Going to the very top is actually very exhilarating and fun. Beautiful scenery, and an amazing restaurant on the 2nd to last peak before you reach the top. Good time, free parking, all around exciting getaway for a day or two.
A tiny and lovely spa town which is located not far from Yerevan (~50mins driving). Most crowded in the winter time as people come here for ice skiing. Highly recommended!
Great resort! Wide trails, several levels of chairlifts, few people - so it's safe to descend! There's a cool lounge area downstairs: drinks, food, music! There are instructors! You can see Ararat from the highest point in clear weather! And I am also pleased with the cost: (I will write in rubles ) -the whole day 2 thousand, 4 hours -1.5 thousand)) at least hide away)) It's perfect for beginners! Basically all the trails are without steep descents!
There wasn't much snow in January, and there are a lot of bald spots. The ski complex is small, but everything you need is there: rental, repair, sports shop, cafe, hotels. However, in some service points they overestimate the price, frankly trying to make money. For example, if a snowboard needs to be repaired.
In general, it would be nice if there were not a small amount of snow.
The price of a daily ski pass in January 2025 is 14 thousand drams (~ 3.5 thousand rubles), which is expensive for a small resort.
It's a very beautiful place. Gorgeous views. It can be visited both during the ski season and in summer. A large number of ATVs are available for rental out of season. There are many interesting places nearby.
I recommend.
It's just some kind of caper. The only pleasant thing is the exceptionally polite and friendly local population. The people are wonderful. And everyone speaks Russian, who is better, who is worse.
And now about kapets:
1. There is no snow from the word at all. There are rocks and ice on the slopes.
2. There is no artificial snowmaking. That is, if you're lucky, you won't be lucky. I was unlucky. Ice and rocks.
3. The tracks are not always spent. The situation is like this, you're flying down a rocky-icy slope and suddenly there's a 20-centimeter-high cliff ahead.
4. Terribly slow cable cars. The climb from the bottom to the top point took 40 minutes. I spotted it on purpose.
5. The wind. The cable cars are double-seat and without safety lights. In 40 minutes of climbing, you turn into a piece of ice.
P.S. If you write that there are good tracks this year, don't believe it. The locals told us that it had just snowed. And I'm sorry, it was February 15th. Before that, it didn't exist at all.
At that time, due to the fact that there is a lot of wind at the top, the lift to the top did not work every day. The tracks are prepared. The maximum is Blue except for a couple of small areas. The views are great, but again not every day because of the clouds. Ararat showed up once for 15 minutes in 5 days. The people are hospitable. The weather is normal. It's warmer down there. We lived in the Soviet writer's house. I liked everything. Especially the conference room. The wonders of technical thought on stage and closing windows. The food is satisfying in the Soviet way and delicious. Transfer to the mountain. The driver is a great guy. He organized a trip to a warm spring for us. You can go to the lake or visit the churches. The village is quiet in the evening. Milking lovers has a casino. I won't go a second time.
I read all the reviews before coming here. I was worried that there would be no snow, that we would not like something, after all, it's a long way. But I was absolutely delighted. The trails are a dream: wide, the snow is loose, there are few people, it's very picturesque around. The only drawback is the slightly outdated infrastructure, I would like to have a funicular in the third stage, as it is very cold and slow to climb on cable cars. There is no snow on the trails in some places, and there are a couple of sections throughout the resort. But it's worth considering that there are no guns here and all the snow is natural. In general, I was delighted, I will definitely come back here again. I wish the resort a lot of snow and prosperity. I would also like to mention the kindness and cordiality of the people. But it's probably not just here, but all over Armenia. Karen's instructor taught my friend from scratch to ride without fear on her own from the red track.
We visited Armenia and Tsakhkadzor for the first time-we were just delighted! Very friendly people, comfortable infrastructure, well-prepared trails, good organization of the resort. The tracks are simple, wide, convenient for both beginners and those who hone their skills. There is a possibility of safe freeride. Fantastic views from the top point. There are entertainment options for tourists-tubing, boars, cafes. I really liked it!
I was on New Year's holidays in 2025. The weather is cool and sunny. There is not much snow, there are bare places where the wind just blows snow. Well, this is a feature of Tsakhnadzor. In general, the tracks are rolled up and prepared. The long-term experience of the resort is having an effect. The people are friendly, they speak Russian. There are a lot of tourists just walking, watching, taking a walk. I wish I could come here again, YES. I will definitely come.
We were in the summer, the lift to the top does not work, only in season. The cost of lifting is 3000. Beautiful views. Upstairs, you can ride laps and quadricks for an additional fee. There are a couple of food stalls. But in principle, there is nothing much to do upstairs, there are no viewing platforms.
The mountains are a bit weak compared to Sochi, everything is new at the box office, there are a lot of pestles, Armenia is good, as always. It will also be interesting for children and beginners. It's a very long lift! If it's cold, you'll get cold.
A great place to start a ski career, both for children and adults. Everyone speaks Russian. They are very polite and sociable. I recommend it for all 100,000%
The place is beautiful
I advise fans of the ski resort
There aren't many places to go in the city, unless you're a casino fan.
I advise you to ride the cable car
The air is clean
Lifts without queues, take the seats of the cable car is not heated and without protection from the wind . Skipasses can be purchased using the MIR map. All but one of the various tracks has been tested. The views of the mountains are impressive. There were two sunny days during the week and the rest were snowy
We arrived in December
As tourists, without sports equipment
We went up one level of the cable car
I really liked it!
Mountains, snow, beauty
Pleasant impressions and emotions
We were very lucky with the snow, it fell in 3 days, about 2 meters, you can ride from the top and freeride, with a gentle slope. The tracks are all quite simple, one of the disadvantages is that it is cold to climb in windy weather, there is no lid, especially at the very top.
At the moment, there are no advantages, only disadvantages, everything and everywhere is sooo expensive, the service in establishments is so-so, but the most important thing for any tourist is the cost, it is clear that the resort city, but even all this considering, the prices are high.
A great place to relax.
Skiing is optimal for those who are for the first time or improving their skills. Great reception, delicious everywhere, in any cafe/ restaurant.
Among the disadvantages: simple trails (and this is also an advantage for beginners), slow lifts (and this is not bad for beginners, they have time to rest)
it's not expensive, discounts for all pensioners, not like in Russia, the elderly are respected here, the trails are well spent, a good attitude towards tourists, accommodation and transfer to the mountain are not expensive. We need to improve the service at the resort. Upgrade the lifts.
We spent a week in February, I really liked it. There are only five lifts, the trails are mainly for beginners and trained skiers. Professionals will be bored! But for fans of freeride - Klondike! From the top point of Mount Tehenis, height 2850, you can immediately drive through the virgin land. There is a strong wind on the upper lift, otherwise very good. There were no queues for lifts.
These were my first years and I'm thrilled.
The trails are wide and they are well served. It's a pleasure to ride.
The 2nd and 3rd lines of lifts were without hoods, which sometimes caused discomfort when the wind rose. At an altitude of almost 3,000 meters in the wind, there was not always a desire to climb on open lifts. Indoor lifts would solve the problem.
Otherwise, everything is fine.
There are very few people on weekdays and the tracks do not break almost all day.
Features of the place:
1) there is almost always little snow, if 20 cm suddenly falls (this is rare), then it will most likely be blown off the mountain in the morning).
2) The very long lift is very upsetting, all three queues take almost 1 hour. And without caps! According to the clothes, you need to be prepared for strong winds.
3) Daily skipass is about 3,000 rubles, which is more expensive than the much cooler Georgian Gudauri and Tetnuldi.
4) But there are few people on the slope)
5) But do not try to come here at the beginning of the season, namely around the second and third weekends of the season - you will spend 1 hour each time on the queue and 1 hour on the ascent, and you will have a descent well... 7-10 minutes ... During this period, there are a lot of non-rolling people who come with the noble task of "touching the snow"./
What do I like about this place:
1) 1 hour by car from Yerevan (!!!)
2) Wide tracks, few people - ideal for honing flat freestyle.
3) It is convenient to train physical education literally every weekend on skit climbing. Well, there are savings on skipass ; ))
Skiing is great in winter, in summer you can have a great walk through the mountains covered with forest. In summer, the lift also works, but only on one level.
A great ski resort! Not only to ride, but also to take a walk, ride a cable car. There is equipment rental, but you need to arrive early then. There are not many people on weekdays, and on weekends there is even a queue for the lift, 5-10 minutes. To buy a ski pass card for the lift (for the whole day. On the next day, it can be extended or handed over to collect the fee for the card itself) or a one-time trip (1 round trip, if without skis). Payment by card or in drams. I want to note that the DJ sets a huge charge of energy and mood! I declare my gratitude to him for my excellent mood, although I did not ride out of our entire company of 11 people). There is a choice of soup, pizza, shawarma and of course drinks with degrees in the cafe for lunch). We went to a cafe or rental to keep warm, and normally everyone understands that it's cold! I also want to say a huge thank you for your responsiveness and hospitality: a local family drove us and our children to the city, picking us up on the way)!!!
Be sure to visit the views that take your breath away, with the ascent to the very top, it is very extreme on quads.
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We were at the end of February, there was little snow, there was even clay, but a day before the departure there was a lot of snow, we had a great ride.
Price guide:
1 day of skiing (ski pass) - 2400 rubles.
1 day of equipment rental (person) - 1500 rubles.
The only drawback is the open lifts, when the wind is strong, it is difficult to climb up because of the cold.
Tsakhadzor is an excellent ski resort with wide slopes, a minimum of people and beautiful landscapes.
There are few trails, no snow cannons, no signs, and the lifts are slow. They don't waste the tracks well. The black tracks are actually red. Maybe you were unlucky with the hotel, but the service is bad.
A great place, there are no queues for lifts, a lot of trails, the trails themselves are wide. The staff speaks Russian fluently. There is everything: a rental car, a cafe, a vending machine, and a store where you can buy inventory.
The beautiful nature of Armenia should not leave you indifferent. In winter, skiing is not bad, in summer there are a lot of greenery, fruits, vitamins, near the gorgeous Lake Sevan!
Good slopes, lots of rental options, there is a place to eat, an adequate price for such skiing. The only drawback is the slow chairlifts, which are periodically closed due to strong winds
A ski resort for relaxing skiing. The gentle, wide trails are especially comfortable for beginners. The absence of a large number of people in the middle of the week is also encouraging.
The staff on the lifts is not competent, every year is new, they do not know the rules of boarding. They tried to put my 8-year-old daughter alone (on a 2-seater outdoor lift), while I told them several times that do not put the child in, as a result she got scared and fell into a snowdrift behind the lift (we were walking together, and the gate opened only for her, I don't know what they have there it works in one place). I had to, sorry, yell at them, explaining how not to do it. As a result, the child is in tears, and was afraid and hysterical on the descent, although he can ride. There are pseudo instructors who are trying to work not officially. Official in red suits with a yellow vest. The tracks are generally good, but it is difficult for beginners, and boring for those who know how. There is no way that there would be an entirely blue track or an entirely red one. After lunch, there is a huge queue, which many people try to get into early. Near the ticket offices, and in general there is nowhere to lean the skis, only near the cafe (it is difficult to make 2 poles and 2 boards with bars??).
Good slopes, wide, prepared, there is off-piste skiing for those who like to drive around the puffy, chairlifts go for a long time and are fairly used when the wind is on the mountain, it's a real test, in general, the resort is comfortable, there is a place to have a snack, there is a rental of equipment, a taxi. There is a choice of trails. A very comfortable gara for beginners, there are no bumps and very steep red/black trails. The central long track is ideal for training)
Well, Gara is beautiful, the land is beautiful, but there is nothing left for people, because the oligarchs have everything, and they say I am mine...That's a bad thing.
Beautiful nature and surrounding landscapes. It is a pity that ski lifts are outdated, slow ascent, chairs without protective screens, it is very unpleasant to climb in windy weather...
I've been there 2 times. A good resort, usually for beginners, but there is also a place for the experienced to ride. There is a great view of Ararat from above. Good hotels and wonderful Armenian cuisine. Try Sevan crayfish with local beer. What else do you need to relax!
When the snow has just fallen, the wheelchair is beautiful. Slopes of varying difficulty, it is better to arrive at the opening at 9:30 - you will find corduroy and the freeride will not be broken
The trails are regularly trampled and there are no questions about the slopes
There are questions about food outlets and parking. I arrived on Saturday and ordering coffee at a takeaway cafe took about 20 minutes. They locked my car in the parking lot, and I waited for this man for another 20 minutes.
And I drove for about an hour to the highway, because winter tires are not particularly in high esteem here, the front and rear-wheel drive cars created a big traffic jam (
inexpensive rental, equipment for 4+. It's free on weekdays, there are no queues
cons: slow lifts (although warm), the toilet and cafe close at exactly 17-30, there is a poor choice in the local cafe and service is slow
a minimal green slide with elements of red, it's hard for the girls, and there are no analogues to move out. The middle of the track is sometimes covered with stones (although this is rare). the tracks are not spent, because of this everything is in bumps, the snow is not packed, it is slippery, then the bumps and plump. there are no fences, you can roll into the forest from the slope.
A small resort with good trails for a confident level of skiing. There are no queues at the lifts on weekdays. There are mountains for skittering
The resort is not intended for children. Ideal for adults