Ride Along the Valley of Lori

Today’s route follows along the Debed Ravine. Pass by Vahagni crossing the river over the bridge and appear in picturesque Yeghegnut (an area full of reeds). 

Next, your trek follows the ancient Dsegh road. Used by locals for more than 200 years the trail provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the natural beauty on horseback. 

Overnight stay in Concept Hotel by COAF.

Your third day on the saddle starts with a scenic ride on sinuous and wooded paths leading to Dsegh. In the center of the village, you will visit the Hovhannes Tumanyan house-museum. 

Your next stop is the glorious Mamikonyants princely cemetery where you will explore a vast number of medieval khachkars as well as four-sided obelisks. 

On leaving Dsegh you may do some canter or a gallop on the field trails to reach the marvelous hillside Lake Tsover, surrounded by lush forests.

Overnight in Tsover campground.

This morning you will be left free to enjoy the beauty of lakefront scenery and experience other outdoor recreations. 

Following lunch, your descending path will lead you across the wooded Marts River Gorge. Then pass over the cascading river stream and reenter the woods bypassing Marts village. 

At sunset, you will reach the hillside village of Qarinj opening a panoramic view over the forested landscapes of the gorge. 

Dinner and camping in rural orchards.

Your final destination is the medieval Qobayr monastery. Carrying on up and down across the hillside roads, you can enjoy the peace and the scenery of Debed valley. 

Finally, the trail leads you across the river toward the 12th-century monastic complex of Qobayr, prominent as a cultural, writing center, and the greatest point of strategic importance. After your tour is over you will be transferred back to your hotel in Yerevan.