International Volunteer Program Armenia Group Details
Ready to join a trail crew in Armenia? Below you’ll find details for each of the 2026 volunteer groups, including project locations, dates, and what to expect in the field. Each group focuses on a different section of the Transcaucasian Trail.
Every hitch offers its own mix of landscapes, challenges, and rewards. Explore the options below to find the project that’s right for you.
Return to Armenia Volunteer Program General Information
GROUP 1
Region: Syunik
Trail Section: Bardzravan-Vorotan Canyon
Duration: 12 days
Dates: July 25-August 5
Program Fee: $1000
Project Specifications and Focus: This section takes you through the rugged and dramatic landscapes of Syunik, offering a deep sense of adventure and immersion in Armenia’s wild south.
Expected Trail Work: Trail construction and maintenance (lopping, widening, rock cleaning, reroute, building from scratch, possibly rock step building, blazing)
Difficulty Level: Moderate-Hard
Meeting Point / HQ: Goris, Syunik region
Weather: Hot days, warm summer temperatures in the valleys; cooler in higher elevations. Some rain is possible.
GROUP 2
Region: Syunik
Trail Section: Vorotan Canyon trails or Vahanavank-Bekh section
Duration: 8 days
Dates: August 8-15
Program Fee: $700
Project Specifications and Focus: This section takes you through the rugged and dramatic landscapes of Syunik, offering a deep sense of adventure and immersion in Armenia’s wild south.
Expected Trail Work: Trail construction and maintenance (lopping, widening, rock cleaning, blazing)
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Meeting Point / HQ: Goris, Syunik region
Weather: Hot days, warm summer temperatures in the valleys; cooler in higher elevations. Some rain is possible.
GROUP 3
Region: Syunik
Trail Section: Arevik National Park trails
Duration: 12 days
Dates: October 3-14
Program Fee: $1000
Project Specifications and Focus: This project takes you to the southern part of Armenia, to one of the most pristine protected areas of Armenia. You will be surrounded by scenic mountain landscapes and the vibrant colors of autumn. This section represents the final stretch of the TCT still under construction, so your work will directly contribute to completing the TCT across Armenia – a milestone achievement for our trail network.
Expected trail work: Trail construction (lopping, widening, building from scratch)
Difficulty level: Hard
Meeting Point / HQ: Goris, Syunik region
Weather: Mid-autumn temperatures, mild during the day and cooler in the evenings; possible rain.
