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Urts Gorge

Ararat  >  Armenia

A dry canyon in the mountains near an agricultural area, with underground springs that make the region greener and attract many bird species.

Aggiunto* da Anna Yargina
Ultimo aggiornamento 3 marzo 2025

Descrizione

Urts Gorge is a great destination for birdwatching due to its diverse landscape, combining rocky canyons with green oases nourished by underground springs. Birds of prey like Gipeto, Biancone and Falco pellegrino can be spotted here, along with many other species like Zigolo collogrigio, Culbianco isabellino, Picchio muratore di roccia orientale and Trombettiere. The quiet and sparsely populated area allows for uninterrupted birdwatching in a natural setting.

Dettagli

Accesso

Urts Gorge is located in the Urts Mountains in the Ararat Province of Armenia. By car: this is the fastest and most convenient option, the distance is about 55 km from Yerevan, and the travel time is around one hour. The route starts by taking the M2 highway southeast from Yerevan towards Armas village. Follow the road south through Armash to mountains to reach a anti-mudflow dam. The road accessible by sedans ends here, you should go on foot further.

By taxi, the travel time is also about one hour, with an estimated cost of 7,000 to 12,000 AMD, depending on the service. Apps like GG Taxi, Yandex Go, or local taxi services can be used. The route is the same as for the car.

By public transport, the journey is longer and requires multiple transfers. First, take a marshrutka (minibus) or bus from Sasuntsi Davit Bus Station in Yerevan to Artashat, which takes around 40 to 50 minutes and costs approximately 500 to 700 AMD. From Artashat, transfer to a marshrutka or taxi to Armas village, which takes about 30 minutes and costs around 500 AMD for a marshrutka. From Armash you should continue on foot. The total travel time by public transport is around 2.5 to 3 hours.

Terreno e habitat

Canyon/scogliera , Alberi e cespugli sparsi

Caratteristiche dell’area

Roccioso , Asciutto , Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Primavera , Autunno , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione primaverile , Primavera

Percorso

Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

There are some spots with unfriendly dogs along the road:

- At the end of Armash village (carrying a shock device or an ultrasonic dog repeller is recommended).

- At the farm (it's better to go around via the dry riverbed).

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