Transcaucasian Trail in Armenia

Distance: Approx. 820km
Duration: 25-45 days, or shorter segments
Start point: Lake Arpi
End point: Meghri
Difficulty: Moderate

The full 3,000 km of the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) is still theoretical for stretches in Georgia and Azerbaijan, but in Armenia the trail can now be hiked as a single thru-hike.

The complete Armenia segment is around 820km, which can be done anywhere from 25 to 45 days depending on your pace.

The route cuts across the country from north to south, starting at Lake Arpi and finishing at Meghri. On the way you'll pass all Armenia's finest hiking country, including Dilijan National Park and the Gegham Mountains.

If you'd rather not do this as a single thru-hike, it's also offered by walking holiday companies as a series of day hikes with transfers in between.

At a glance

Destinations

Armenia

Activity

Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture

Physical Level

Moderate

Duration

25 days

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