Arahet 2025
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What is it?
“Arahet” is the path to the revival of the Armenian essence. By restoring our vital connection with the mountains, we rediscover the consciousness and strength of being the stewards of our homeland.
“Arahet” is an annual mountain hiking championship first held in 2023. Its aim is to develop the culture of mountaineering among the population. “Arahet” is designed for all persons 16 years of age and above who are interested in mountaineering. Participation in the championship is in groups of 6 people.
* Participants between 16 and 18 years old join the championship with parental consent and must be accompanied by an adult leader.
Arahet 2025 is calling
Join Arahet 2025 with your team. This year it will take place on June 21-22 in the Lori region. For the first time, the championship will have 2 separate categories – for professional and amateur hiking groups.
What is it for?
We are restoring the vital connection of Armenians with the mountains by developing the culture of mountaineering and creating a powerful community that is ready to face physical and spiritual challenges.
In parallel with developing the culture of mountaineering and the physical capabilities of the population in mountain conditions, the championship:
- strengthens the connection between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of exploring and preserving mountain areas,
- highlights the advantages of mountain sports as a healthy and accessible means of active recreation,
- encourages exploration of one’s homeland by creating a format to rediscover one’s own country in a new way,
- develops intra-team cooperation when solving problems in mountain conditions,
- develops healthy relationships between hiking, military-athletic, sports, and other participating teams,
- contributes to the development of adventure tourism by drawing attention to the potential of mountainous regions as unique tourist destinations, and contributes to the healthy development of regional communities.
Who is it for?
“Arahet” is designed for people who are interested in mountaineering and hiking life. Participation in the “Arahet” open championship is possible only in a group format – with teams consisting of 6 members. The team can be an organization, initiative, or any other structure.
How to Participate?
To participate in the “Arahet 2025” mountain hiking championship, you need:
- A team consisting of 6 people,
- Willingness to complete a route of approximately 11 km (amateur) or 28 km (professional),
- Team participation fee of 90,000 AMD for the organization of the championship and team transportation,
- Willingness to participate for two days and stay overnight in a tent camp.
After the start of the competition, the team, in its entirety, must appear at all designated points, successfully complete the tasks, and finish the hike at the final point. Movement throughout the entire route is only on foot.
When and Where?
“Arahet” is an annual championship held in June. The hiking route is different every year and averages 25 km. It is pre-selected and announced by the organizers, including one or more provinces of Armenia.
Arahet-2025 will be a 2-day event and will take place on June 21-22 in Lori province along the following 2 routes:
Professional hiking groups (28 km): Marts – Karinj St. Sargis Church – Yeghnakhghats – Mghdzakar – Dzharasar – Marts
Amateur hiking groups (11 km): Marts – Khachkarer (Cross-stones) (40°57′56.27″N, 44°41′46.67″E) – St. Sargis Church – Karinj Cross – Marts
Prizes and Awards
The entire course of the hike is supervised by the organizing team. The 3 teams that show the best results in each category are awarded valuable prizes.
The “Arahet” mountain hiking championship offers various hiking-related prizes each year, including gift cards with hiking themes, drones, GPS devices, and radio communication equipment.
Details about the “Arahet 2025” prizes will be announced soon.
2024 Results
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Participants
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Route Length (km)
Expected results and future visionThe plan is to double...
The plan is to double both the number of participating teams and the prize fund of the “Arahet” championship every year, enriching the championship with new and interesting hiking and sports elements.
In the coming years, the “Arahet” championship will become an all-Armenian competition-festival.
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Arahet's History
The “Arahet” mountain pass hiking annual championship has been held since 2023. Below is the history of the competition by year.
“Arahet 2024” took place on June 23. The route passed through Gegharkunik and Tavush provinces, stretching from Semyonovka to Mets Maymekh, Yeghjervasar, Parz Lake, and Goshavank.
20 teams participated in the 2024 championship:
- “North Peak” Mountain Club
- Azatazen
- “Kharuyk” Hiking Club
- “Lavash” Tour
- TriClub EVN
- Youth Union
- “Trichk” Hiking Club
- Hiking with Friends
- Shirakatsui College
- “Verelk” Hiking Team
- MMT
- ArmLand
- “ZARK” Program
- “HayKing” Hiking Team
- Armenian Hikes
- Elevation Hiking
- ArmCyber Sports
- OMA Gyumri
- “Hayasa” Hiking Team
- “Share Your Path” Hiking Team
For the second consecutive year, the “Hiking with Friends” team was declared the winner. The second and third prize places were taken by TriClub EVN and “North Peak” Mountain Club respectively.
The “Arahet” mountain pass hiking championship offers various hiking-related prizes each year.
The winners of “Arahet 2024” received gift cards from our partner Hiking Shop Armenia, intended for the purchase of hiking equipment:
1st place: Gift cards with a total value of 720,000 AMD,
2nd place: Gift cards with a total value of 360,000 AMD,
3rd place: Gift cards with a total value of 180,000 AMD.
Teams that participate in the “Arahet” championship include:
- Hiking clubs and groups
- Military-patriotic organizations
- Sports teams
- Adventure tourism organizations
- University groups
- Friends or colleague teams
- International hiking communities
In 2023, 10 teams (60 participants) took part in the championship. In 2024, the number grew to 20 teams (120 participants). For 2025, we expect to host at least 30 teams!
The first “Arahet” mountain pass hiking championship took place on June 18, 2023, in Vayots Dzor. The route length was 25 km, stretching from Goghtanik to Vernashen village and including the mountains of Teksar, Srkghonk, Proshaberd, and Spitakavor Monastery.
Teams participating in the 2023 championship:
- “North Peak” Mountain Club
- Azatazen
- “Kharuyk” Hiking Club
- “Trichk” Hiking Club
- Hiking with Friends
- TAMPA – OMA
- Tsover
- “ZARK” Program
- National Legion Patriotic Club
- OMA Bidzeki Squad
Championship prizes: 1st place: Drone 2nd place: GPS device 3rd place: Radio communication equipment
The Hiking with Friends hiking team was declared the winner.
