Gramos ( or Γράμμος; ; , Gramusta, Yramos or Yramustea) is a mountain chain situated on the border of Albania and Greece. Part of the larger northern Pindus mountain range, its highest peak, Maja e Çukapeçit, rises at an elevation of .[ Yorgos Korakis: Description and Protection Status of Mount Gammos (Northwest Greece). In: ARCTUROS o.J. S. 157 f.]
Geography
From the Albanian side, Gramos lies on the eastern edge of Kolonjë municipality, bounded in the northwest by the Morava mountain and in the southeast by Kamenik. It continues beyond the state border, into Greece, extending along the boundaries of
Ioannina and
Kastoria regional units, neighboured by the
Smolikas chain to the south and
Voio to the east.
Geology
The mountain mass consists mainly of
paleogene flysch, with smaller amounts of lower flysch and
limestone, resulting in a complex tectonic structure. Above heights of , various glacial features such as cirques and glacial valleys can be observed. The western and northwestern slopes of the mountain give rise to various branches of the
Osum and Devoll rivers. Conversely, the northeastern and southern slopes are drained by the branches of
Aliakmonas and Sarantaporos rivers.
Biodiversity
Alpine meadows thrive in the northern and central regions, while the southern part is characterized by lush beech and conifer forests.
See also
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List of mountains in Albania
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List of mountains in Greece
