Gutanasar Mountain, Armenia  - Գութանասար
Channel: Travel Drone
Date: 31/08/2022

Gutanasar a volcanic mountain located in Kotayk Province on the outskirts of Fantan village. 

Neighboring communities include Fontan and Alapars. The volcano is part of the Geghama mountains volcanic area. It is a volcano which last erupted 200,000 years ago.

It is part of the Geghama Mountains that neighbor Lake Sevan to the west. This trail begins 3 km south of the volcano, at Fantan village. The mountain has an elevation of 2300 m and slopes with tilts varying between 25-45°. The piste runs on the north side of the mountain.

Saint Mother of God Church is located beneath the Mountain. Gutanasar is one of the common sources of obsidian in archeological sites of Armenia.
An amazing view of Geghama mountains opens on the Summit. The slopes are colorful with various types of flowers. 

Moreover, a small lake forms in spring and summer.

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