04/08/2026
According to local shepherds, when the wind is strong, the rocks produce sounds that resemble the grunting of pigs — hence the name Kochakar/Կոջաքար, which literally means “Piglet Rock”
Over thousands of years, wind, water, and sunlight have sculpted the limestone massif into a dramatic landscape of multi-level rock formations, featuring cliffs, jagged pinnacles, and hidden caves.
The rocky ridge stretches for approximately 2.5 km, with cliff heights ranging from 50 to 250 meters. Its highest point is Mount Tsakhkot Urt, rising to 2,082 meters above sea level.
At any time of year, Kochakar offers magnificent panoramic views of the rocky escarpments of the Ijevan Ridge and the gentle rolling hills surrounding the headwaters of the Khachakhbyur, Okon, and Mtnadzor rivers
Kochakar can be reached from Apaga Resort by SUV vehicle (about 40 minutes one way), on horse as part of a private 5-6-hour riding tour, or on foot or by trail running via a 20 km loop with nearly 1000 meters of elevation gain — a full-day adventure recommended for experienced hikers and trailrunners.