Djebel Chélia
جبل شيليا
At 2,328 m, the highest peak of the Aurès and of northern Algeria, with ancient Atlas cedar forests on its slopes.
Djebel Chelia lies about 60 km southeast of Batna, on the border between Batna and Khenchela provinces. It is the highest peak in the Aurès range and in northern Algeria. Ancient Atlas cedars grow in large stands on its middle slopes. A round trip to the summit from the village at the foot takes about 6 to 8 hours, and on clear days there are views toward the Sahara. Snow falls in winter, and locals come up to enjoy it. There are no mountaineering facilities, so hire a local guide and watch for changes in the weather.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Timgad
- Timgad Museum
- Tighanimine Gorges
- Lambaesis
- Great Mosque of 1 November 1954
- Ghoufi Canyon (Balcons de Ghoufi)
- Menaa Old Village
- Belezma National Park