General information

February and March 2008
Armenia-Tsakhkadzor Ski Resort

Winter Ski Resort Town of Tsakhkadzor

Tsakhkadzor ski resort is one of the main tourism and leisure resorts in Armenia, located close to Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.

The ski resort was built with one goal in mind – to provide a place that is FUN, FRIENDLY, and AFFORDABLE.

If you love the mountains, whether skiing, boarding, enjoying majestic scenery, or exploring rugged backcountry, then Tsakhkadzor ski resort with its charming local flavors is the place to visit.

On the slopes of Teghenis Mountain, 1900-2940m above sea level, the ski tracks stretch out in 3-level chair lifts.

Distance from Yerevan: The distance from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia is 55km, and from “Zvartnots” international airport-75km.

Tracks info: There are different ski tracks on the mountain slopes – for beginners, amateurs and professionals.

The average track lengths are.

1st level	1400m
2nd level	1600m
3rd level	2500m-2700m
4th level	2200m-2400m
The total track length	7200m

Ski lifts info:

Stage	Stage capacity	Volume	Length
1st stage	1200 person/hour	73 sitting/ 292 place	1137m
2nd stage	800 person/hour	141 sitting/ 282 place	1388m
3rd stage	600 person/hour	96 sitting/ 192 place	1624m
Total	2600 person	310 sitting/ 766 place	4149m (4,5)km
Ski lift	260m

Ski passes: One day ski pass is about $9.00

Equipment Rentals:

Name of the gear and equipment	Price per day
Skis, ski sticks, ski boots	App. 17.00 USD
Snowboard, snowboard boots	App. 28.00 USD
Sleight	App. 14.00 USD

Skiing instructions: Skiers and snowboarders can get instructor services from professional instructors. The service fee is app. 30USD per hour.

Ski season: December-End of March

Weather: The climate is mild; the average temperature in August is +18°C, in January -6°C.

Lodging: A lot of newly constructed modern hotels and cottages, equipped with all the necessary amenities, are offering their services to the visitors.

Food and entertainment: Many recently opened restaurants and cafes are offering their guests traditional Armenian and European dishes, as well as Armenian brandy and wine.