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Algerias Hoggar Mountains Trek

Algeria desert trekking holiday with the Tuareg

Desert trekking holiday in Algeria with the Tuareg
Ascent of Jabal Tahat
Assekrem and the refuge of Pere Foucauld
Walking amongst Spectacular Sahara landscapes
Adventure treking holiday at it best

A new and exciting adventure trekking holiday walking in the Hoggar Mountains of Algeria. Dominating the southern frontier regions of Algeria, the Hoggar Mountains are one of the biggest mountain ranges in the Sahara. Rising abruptly out of the Sahara, this weird and wonderful collection of basalt towers, domes and mesas forms the backdrop to a magical walking week trekking in the Hoggar Moungtains of Algeria. From the archetypal Sahara desert town of Tamanrasset, our walking route takes around the Atakor Massif, accompanied by our Tuareg guide and team of baggage camels. Trekking across open, sandy wadis between rock formations, we'll explore hidden rock art sites and to shelter from the sun beneath shading acacias. Our trekking holiday also includes the chance to walk to the top of the highest summit in Algeria, Jabal Tahat (2908m) and to explore the hermitage of Pere Foucauld on the high plateau of Assekrem. The sunset views from the latter are worth the trip price on their own. This is a simply brilliant adventure trekking holiday to Algeria for anyone who loves walking in deserts.

Trip Guide

This is not a long or very sustained trekking holiday. Assisted by baggage camels, we will trek for 5 days through a remarkable mountain area. We will walk for around 5 hours each day, covering as much as 15 kilometres / 9 miles and ascending and descending as much as 600 metres / 2000ft. Underfoot conditions will included desert trails and soft sand, as well as some easy scrambling on scree and bare rock. The altitudes attained during this trip should not cause problems in respect of acclimatisation. At the time of year that we will be visiting southern Algeria (late autumn through to early spring) it will not be extremely hot during the day. However, we might encounter day-time temperatures as high as 30°C / 86°F and sun protection and adequate hydration are important considerations.