Lesser Caucasus Mountains

The Geghama Mountains stretch between Lake Sevan and the valleys leading towards the Ararat plain. This volcanic range consists of high plateaus, extinct cones and lava fields, crowned by Mount Azhdahak. Its eastern slopes descend gradually towards Sevan, while the western side falls more steeply towards the Hrazdan valley. Bare rock and mountain grasslands cover the heights, where snow lingers long after winter.