Azrou n'Thor
Algeria, africa
5.2 km
1,800 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, buckle up for Azrou n'Thor! This epic mountain peak soars to 1,800 meters (5,905 feet) in the Tizi Ouzou Province of northern Algeria.
Your starting point? The legendary Col de Tirourda. From there, prepare for a wild ride on the Avrid n Wezru n Thur – a notorious gravel road that leads straight to the summit. This isn't your average Sunday drive; you'll definitely need a 4x4 to conquer this beast! Keep in mind, winter brings heavy snowfall, and even a little rain can turn this road into a serious challenge. Be ready for a steep climb – it's about 5.2km of pure adrenaline with views that'll knock your socks off.
Where is it?
Azrou n'Thor is located in Algeria (africa). Coordinates: 24.7915, -0.7015
Road Details
- Country
- Algeria
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 5.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,800 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 24.7915, -0.7015
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