Alvand

Alvand is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran located south of the city of Hamadan in Hamadan Province. It has an elevation of .
Etymology.
"Alvand" is Avestan and comes from the Avestan language word "Aurvañt", which means "quick, swift, brave; a steed, horse, racer, warrior".
Climate.
Mount Alvand is situated in a geographical location that has a Mediterranean climate with spring rains.