Major Mountains in Niger

Niger is predominantly Sahelian/Saharan plains—no major mountain ranges. The highest point is:

• Mont Bagzane (Idoukal-n-Taghès) – 2,022 m (6,634 ft) in the Aïr Mountains (north-central).

Aïr Mountains

A granite massif (~72,000 km²) rising from the Sahara, featuring:

• Volcanic peaks (Mont Bagzane, Mont Greboun 1,944 m)
• Deep valleys (koris) with seasonal streams
• Unique Sahel-Saharan flora/fauna (addax, dama gazelle, barbary sheep)
• Tuareg pastoralism; ancient rock art (UNESCO: Aïr and Ténéré)

Outside the Aïr, Niger is flat—Ténéré Desert (east), Lake Chad basin (SE), Niger River valley (SW).