Chréa National Park
الحظيرة الوطنية للشريعة
A national park of cedar forests on the Atlas Mountains above Blida. It has ski slopes in winter, cool summer weather, and a cable car that runs from Blida to the summit.
Chrea National Park lies in the Blida Atlas Mountains about 50 km south of Algiers. Its highest point is around 1,600 meters. The park is known for its ancient Atlas cedar forests, which are also home to Barbary macaques. The mountain town of Chrea, at the summit, has one of Algeria's earliest ski resorts. It is crowded with visitors when there is snow in winter, while in summer it is a popular spot for escaping the heat and hiking. A cable car runs from central Blida to the top in about 20 to 25 minutes, or you can drive the winding mountain road. Weekends and snowy days bring heavy traffic and road closures, so set off early and check the weather and road conditions.
Opening hours
Open all day (cable car hours per on-site info)
Nearby sights
- Chiffa Gorges (Ruisseau des Singes)
- Sidi Fredj
- Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
- Maqam Echahid & Riadh El Feth
- Bardo National Museum (Algiers)
- National Museum of Fine Arts of Algiers
- National Museum of Antiquities and Islamic Art
- Jardin d'Essai du Hamma