The elevation of its highest peak, Velouchi (Greek: Βελούχι), is 2,315 m.[1] The nearest mountains are Kaliakouda and Panaitoliko to the south, Vardousia to the southeast and the Agrafa mountains to the north.

It is drained by the river Spercheios to the east and by tributaries of the Acheloos (including Megdovas) to the west.

The name Velouchi comes from Velos which means arrow, as Aetolian archers were known for harassing invading pre-Christian Celts and Persians with their famous archery.

Forests dominate the lower areas of the mountain, and the higher elevations are covered with grasslands.

The Greek National Road 38 (Agrinio - Karpenisi - Lamia) passes south of the mountain.