Hoggar / Atakor Plateau Trek
A 5-8 day trek through the volcanic Hoggar Mountains of Algerian Sahara.
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- Region
- Algeria
- Country
- Africa
- Biome
- Sahara volcanic (1,500–2,918 m)
- Best season
- October – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sahara volcanic (1,500–2,918 m)
- Best season: October – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 5-8 day trek through the volcanic Hoggar Mountains of Algerian Sahara.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: October – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sahara volcanic (1,500–2,918 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Africa
Biome
Sahara volcanic (1,500–2,918 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Hoggar / Atakor Plateau Trek trip tools
Popular pursuits at Hoggar / Atakor Plateau Trek
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.