You decided to save money and get to Myler or Tsaghkadzor by regular taxi — Yandex Go or GG. That’s a perfectly workable option, but on a 55-70 km mountain trip from Yerevan in winter, a few things are worth checking in advance, or the trip can fall apart or cost far more than expected.
1. Winter tyres are not just about the fine
In Armenia, driving without winter tyres is finable from 15 November to 31 March: 5,000 AMD for a regular stop, 20,000 AMD if there’s an accident. But it’s not only about money — the climb up to Myler gets fairly steep in places, and a car on summer tyres may simply fail to get up through snow or ice. Confirm the car has winter tyres when you book, not once you’re already on the road.
2. Check whether your gear actually fits
Many taxis in Armenia run on gas, and the gas cylinder often takes up the whole trunk. If you’re carrying skis or a snowboard, confirm in advance that there’s room — a roof rack or ski straps — otherwise you’ll end up holding your gear in the cabin or hunting for another car at the last minute.
3. The price can jump right when you book
During snowfall or on a weekend morning, surge pricing in the app can push the fare up 2-3x the moment you request a ride. There’s no fixed price with an app-based taxi — worth keeping in mind, especially if you’re travelling as a group on a high-demand day.
4. The driver may cancel the trip
Seeing a snow-covered dirt road toward Yeghipatrush and Aparan, some drivers refuse the trip or cancel at the last minute — more so than on the paved highway to Tsaghkadzor. Build in extra time and be ready to order another car.
5. A return ride is not guaranteed
The nearest taxi base to Myler is in Aparan or Ashtarak, about 40-50 minutes away. During peak hours, when everyone leaves in the afternoon, there may simply be no free cars for longer than usual. It’s safer to book your return ride in advance rather than on arrival.
6. The navigation app may send you the wrong way
Some secondary roads in the Aragatsotn region aren’t cleared in winter, and navigation apps sometimes route you along an unchecked dirt “shortcut” instead of the main road through Aparan. 2GIS is a handy way to double-check the route.
7. The resort can close on the day of your trip
Sometimes the resort closes with no advance warning — for example, due to a power outage: the 2025/26 season had two such incidents, one of which led to four days of closure in a row. Check the official channel @myler_public on the morning of your trip, not just the evening before.
8. The upper runs can be closed even when the resort is open
The summit (2,850 m) is the most weather-sensitive part of the resort. By our count, it was open only 40% of days across the whole 2025/26 season (55% counting from the day it first opened). If reaching the summit is the point of your trip, check the forecast and plan for the possibility it’s closed.
What about the dates of the big snowfalls?
Exact snowfall dates for January-February 2027 can’t be predicted this far in advance — weather forecasting doesn’t reach that far out. Instead of guessing, check the forecast 3-5 days before your trip and the resort’s channel on the morning you travel.
What removes most of this risk
The MylerGo transfer solves most of this at once: a fixed 8,000 AMD per person round trip, space for skis and snowboards, and a driver who knows the road and waits for you on site until 16:00-16:30. Runs on weekdays, with free cancellation until 23:00 the night before. Book on Telegram or WhatsApp at mylergo.com.