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Algeria Mountains

Algeria's mountains run from the cedar peaks of the Djurdjura and Aurès to the Saharan Atlas and the volcanic Hoggar of the deep south.

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Algeria Mountains on Algeria Compass brings together 11 mapped entities — national parks, mountains and more — with the destinations, experiences and guides that connect to them.

Algeria's mountains run from the cedar peaks of the Djurdjura and Aurès to the Saharan Atlas and the volcanic Hoggar of the deep south.

Key entities in this hub

national park Djurdjura National Park

High Kabylie mountain park of cedar forests and peaks.

Region
Kabylie
Located in
Tizi Ouzou
national park Chréa National Park

Forested mountain park and ski area south of Blida.

Region
North-Central Tell
Located in
Blida
national park Belezma National Park

Atlas cedar park in the Aurès near Batna.

Region
Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
Located in
Batna
mountain area Djurdjura Mountains

A mountain region of Algeria in the kabylie area.

Region
Kabylie
Located in
Algeria
mountain area Aurès Mountains

A mountain region of Algeria in the east area.

Region
Eastern Algeria & the Aurès
Located in
Algeria
mountain area Hoggar (Ahaggar)

A mountain region of Algeria in the sahara-deep area.

Region
The Great South
Located in
Algeria
mountain area Tassili Plateau

A mountain region of Algeria in the sahara-deep area.

Region
The Great South
Located in
Algeria
mountain area Babor Massif

A mountain region of Algeria in the kabylie area.

Region
Kabylie
Located in
Algeria

Frequently asked questions

What are the main mountain ranges in Algeria?

The Tell Atlas (including the Djurdjura), the Aurès, the Saharan Atlas and the Hoggar massif in the south.

Can you trek in Algeria's mountains?

Yes — the Djurdjura, the Aurès canyons around Ghoufi, and the Assekrem in the Hoggar are all trekked.