"God said let there be light, and there was light, and there was Armenia."

Armenia is mountainous, with 90% of its territory above 1000 m above sea level. The highest point is Mount Aragac in the northwest Highlands at 4090 m above sea level. This natural advantage, the temptation for mountaineering enthusiasts is considerable. At the same time, local organizations have been set up to develop mountaineering in Armenia.

About the Federation

Founded in February 2011, the Armenian Hiking and Mountaineering Federation is dedicated to the development and promotion of mountaineering in Armenia and the training of international and Olympic climbing and mountaineering teams. The Federation organizes and holds training sessions and exchanges for beginners and those already involved in the sport. The Federation has been organizing mountaineering and rock climbing training in various parts of Armenia for the purpose of participating in international competitions and later Olympic Games.

In recent years, the Armenian Hiking and Mountaineering Federation has run many programs for children and teenagers. Let's learn more about them ~

Mountaineering in Schools

After three years of unremitting efforts, the Mountaineering in Schools project, in cooperation with the departments of education, science, sports and culture, has finally been launched. After 35 years, the Federation is once again working with schools. Organizes students in grades 10-12 to go hiking for about 10 hours. In addition, current students in grades 5-9 can also join the activity.

4 Peaks Alpine Club

4 peaks Alpine Club is another mountaineering organization for Armenian children and adolescents, with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle and the development of physical activity, fostering a caring attitude towards nature and the formation of patriotism in children the knowledge gained from participating in activities and the skills to apply this knowledge in practice will help children in all areas of life.

The club's name symbolizes the four peaks of Mount Aragac.

Through theoretical and practical courses, the club teaches children from 7 to 14 years old skills such as organizing teamwork, understanding mountain nature, overcoming natural obstacles, making the right decisions in difficult situations, orienting, mastering climbing skills and a healthy lifestyle, and protecting nature.

Here you can harvest:

Theoretical course: Increase knowledge of the environment, mountains, skills to deal with hazards, etc.

Hiking, mountaineering and camping experiences: The club conducts hiking and mountaineering activities in various beautiful parts of Armenia.

Climbing experience: Offer climbing classes to enhance flexibility, overall fitness and responsibility.

First aid course: To provide children with the necessary first aid knowledge that they will need in their future life and sports.