Near the northern tip of the Zangezur ridge formed by a shallow saddleback on which is laid the main highway in Syunik. This is the famous Vorotan Pass, which lies on 2344 m above sea level.

The pass is a different natural zones abroad. It is also on the right side of the pass, in the Vorotan River varies considerably natural landscape. The relief becomes soft, less jagged. Paints are softened, dominated by green and purple tones. Valley rivers, tributaries of the Vorotan, shallow, sometimes there are meanders.

This area attracts hikers. The trails stretch along the river west to Tatev.