At what altitude does Tunisia's highest mountain stand?
Tunisia's highest peak is Djebel Chambi, which rises to 1,544 meters above sea level. This mountain is located in the Kasserine Governorate, near the Algerian border.
Djebel Chambi, Tunisia's highest point
At 1,544 meters altitude, Djebel Chambi is the highest point in Tunisia. This mountain stands in the Kasserine governorate, in the center-west region of the country, near the border with Algeria.
A protected national park
Djebel Chambi is part of the Chambi National Park, created in 1980 to preserve this unique mountain ecosystem in Tunisia. The park is home to fauna and flora specific to high-altitude zones, including Aleppo pines and green oaks.
Hiking and discovery
Climbing Djebel Chambi remains accessible to experienced hikers. The summit offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding plateaus and allows you to appreciate the diversity of Tunisian geography, far from the usual images of desert and Mediterranean coasts.