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The village in the valley

A pedestrian village at about 1 520 m. The shuttle stops at the gate; there is no day parking inside. All streets, names and events here are proposed.

Virtual resort. The mountain and Lori are real; lifts, lodges and your stay are a simulation.

Streets and public spaces

Ten places that make the village. Names are invented.

Tuff RowConcept visualization
S1Proposed

Tuff Row

Main street: hotels, shop, Tonir Hearth, craft studios. Tuff and basalt paving, heated in winter.

All year

Hearth LaneConcept visualization
S2Proposed

Hearth Lane

The food lane: Tonir Hearth, Lori Pantry, Yeghinj Kitchen. Bread smell from 06:30.

All year

Basalt StepsConcept visualization
S3Proposed

Basalt Steps

Stone stairs from Tuff Row up to Kar Spa, with a view of the ridge.

All year

Mill SquareConcept visualization
S4Proposed

Mill Square

The central square: fountain bowl, weekend craft market, the Trndez fire.

All year

Rink PlazaConcept visualization
S5Proposed

Rink Plaza

Skating rink of about 1 800 m², Rink Kiosk, skate hire.

Winter; evenings on the square in summer

Orchard WalkConcept visualization
S6Proposed

Orchard Walk

A garden between the hotels with apple and cherry trees. Health walk T1 starts here.

Spring to autumn; lit in winter

Craft YardConcept visualization
S7Proposed

Craft Yard

Workshop: ceramics, stone carving, wool, masterclasses with partners.

All year

Star DeckConcept visualization
S8Proposed

Star Deck

A deck with telescopes and blankets for the night sky.

Summer, autumn, clear winter evenings

Brook PathConcept visualization
S9Proposed

Brook Path

Wooden walkways along the brook, past Tsar Chalets.

Summer, autumn

Shuttle GateConcept visualization
S10Proposed

Shuttle Gate

The valley gate: welcome, shuttle, luggage hand-over.

All year

Kar Spa

A proposed spa of about 1 800 m² beside Aygi Grand; open to guests of Tsar Chalets, Bazalt House and Urts Family Inn. The layout is not designed yet.

Kar SpaConcept visualization
Kar SpaConcept visualization
Kar SpaConcept visualization
Kar SpaConcept visualization
Water
20 m heated pool, shallow kids pool, whirlpool, pool with a ridge view
Heat
Finnish and steam saunas, Armenian bath (stone, steam, scrubs), warm-up room
Cold
Cold plunge, snow shower in winter
Quiet
Tea hall, rest room facing the slope, silence room
Treatments
8 cabins, couple cabins, a room for kids and mums
Movement
Yoga and breathing hall for 15 to 30 people, small gym

Programmes (examples)

  • Grass and Salt: thyme and mint scrub
  • Basalt: hot stone massage
  • Tuff and Tea: ritual with a tea ceremony
  • Quiet Day for couples; Mum and Baby; After a Day on the Mountain

Prices (examples, not a price list)

  • Day entry, resort guest$60
  • Day entry, outside guest$90
  • Massage, 60 min$130
  • Ritual, 90 min$210
  • Couple suite, 2 hours$420

Example, not a price list

Not medical advice. A health form, altitude limits and a consulting doctor are planned and not confirmed.

Dzyunik Club

A proposed kids and family club: in the valley all year (by Urts Family Inn) and at the base in winter and summer (by the L3 carpets and the fun zone).

Dzyunik ClubConcept visualization
Dzyunik ClubConcept visualization

Winter

Ages 4 to 6
Play room, snow area by L3
Age 7
L3 carpets, group school of up to 6
Age 11
School, snowshoes, G1 and G2
Together
Rink, spa hour, masterclass, passport stamps

Summer

Ages 4 to 6
Balance bikes, sand, kids zone of 0.2 ha
Age 7
Health walk T1, fun zone
Age 11
Small pump track with school and helmet
Together
Stargazing, crafts, day trips

Off-season

Ages 4 to 6
Workshop
Age 7
Workshop
Age 11
Workshop
Together
Tastings, walks

Hours (example): 09:00 to 18:00; evening nanny until 22:00 on request. $15 per hour, $70 full day (Example, not a price list).

Helmets, school, patrol, weather closures. A child profile is separate; GPS and diary only with a parent's consent, never public. Staff, licences and languages are not confirmed.

Events by season

All dates and events are proposed. Church and state holiday dates are not checked against calendars.

Winter, December to MarchConcept visualization

Winter, December to March

  • Mid-DecemberOpening Night: village lights, first gondola ride, dinner by the fire
  • 31 Dec to 6 JanNew Year and Christmas: village feast, rink
  • FebruaryTrndez: fire on the square, children's programme. Family Week: school and masterclasses
  • Fridays, Jan to MarLantern Night: night skiing on G1 and G2 with lanterns
  • MarchSpring Snow Weekend: picnics at the base

Summer, 20 June to 30 September

  • Late JuneOpening Walk: the gondola as a viewing ride
  • JulyVardavar: water on the square, families
  • AugustPerseids Night: astronomy on Panorama and at Arev Hut
  • Aug to SepTrail & Bike Weekend: a run and a flow day on F5
  • SeptemberSeason close: chef's dinner, gondola farewell

Off-season

  • April to MayWellness Weeks: spa, yoga, crafts
  • MayTonir Days: bread and lavash with local bakers
  • OctoberHarvest & Craft: stone, ceramics, wool, Lori cooking
  • NovemberTechnical Pause: lift L1 maintenance; spa and dinner stay open

An ideal day

Winter, a couple at Aygi Grand. Example. Example, not a price list.

  1. 07:00Tea to the room, bread from the tonir
  2. 08:00Breakfast at Dzyun Table
  3. 09:00Shuttle to the base
  4. 09:30Hire, school or free skiing on G1, then gondola L1
  5. 10:30Panorama: viewpoint, B1 to B3 if the wind allows
  6. 12:30Lunch at Panorama Tea House
  7. 14:00Down by B2, coffee at Base Café
  8. 15:30Back to the valley, Kar Spa
  9. 17:30Rink or a walk on Tuff Row, hot chocolate
  10. 19:30Dinner at Dzyun Table or Kar Bar
  11. 21:00Fireplace, tea, quiet
  12. 22:00Star Deck, a blanket

In wind, with the top closed: spa, rink, masterclass, a trip to Vanadzor museums. Any day works without a pass.

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