Lesser Caucasus

#64 among destinations in Armenia

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Lesser Caucasus, also called Caucasus Minor, is the second of the two main mountain ranges of Caucasus mountains, of length about 600 km. The western portion of the Lesser Caucasus overlaps and converges with east Turkey and northwest Iran. ()

Local name: Փոքր Կովկաս Elevation: 13419 ftCoordinates: 40°30'50"N, 44°11'10"E

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ShirakArmenia

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Lesser Caucasus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Aragats, Lake Kari, Lake Lessing.

1.5 miNE
High-elevation volcano with 4 peaks
Mount Aragats
39 min walk • Mount Aragats, Armenia's tallest peak, stands as a testament to the country's volcanic past. This dormant stratovolcano, located in the northwest of Armenia, reaches an elevation of 4,090 meters, dominating the skyline with its snow-capped summit.
2.8 miS
Natural attraction, Body of water, Nature and wildlife
Lake Kari, Byurakan
71 min walk • Lake Kari is a lake in Armenia located on the slopes of Mount Aragats. Most of its water comes from ice and snow. It is located 3,185 m above the sea level and has a perimeter of 1,150 m.
2.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Lessing
69 min walk • Lake Lessing is one of the few natural lakes in Armenia. It is on the eastern slope of the Aragats mountains at 3200 m. elevation. Alpine plants make up the vegetation in the area.

Lesser Caucasus

Facts and practical information

Lesser Caucasus plan & book

Lesser Caucasus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mount Aragats

Lake Kari, Byurakan

Lake Lessing