Professor Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran
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Geomorphotourism is one of the fields of geo science and tourism studies and is considered as a branch of Ecotourism in which Geomorphologic and geological attractions are more considered by the tourists. Alamut Valley is a region where has a variety of natural phenomena in addition to cultural monuments and each of them are able to attract countless tourists. In this study, by using satellite images, geological maps and field studies, the number of landform of Alamut valley with more geo-tourism attractions were identified and their capabilities based on Comanescu an Amrikazemi models were evaluated. The results show that all the studied Landform, has regional and national importance. Also some unique geoarcheological features of Castle and Cliffs of Hassan Sabbah have given international value to it. On the other hand, the nature of dominate studied landforms is related to the areas of environment and ecotourism. Also based on Comanescu model, aesthetic, scientific, cultural, economic and administrative features of landforms were investigated and the results indicated that Ovan lake has the greatest potential in order to geotourism activities due to the geomorphologic diversity and beautiful natural attractions and high scientific and cultural value .Then, Castle and Cliffs of Hassan Sabbah, Alamut River, Garmagaloo Valley, Andaj Cliffs and Garmarud Waterfall, are in the next ranks.