The province is located in the center of the Zagros mountain chain which crosses the province north-west towards south-east . The highest peak of the highland of the province is named Zard Kooh Bakhteyari with 4,548 meters altitude, and the lowest point of the province is located in the eastern part of Chahar Mahal. The highlands of this province are the head springs of the largest rivers of Iran such as Zayandeh Rood and Karron.