Mount Gréboun

Mount Gréboun is the highest peak in Niger, reaching an elevation of 6,378 feet (1,944 meters). It is part of the Aïr massif, a group of granitic mountains in central Niger that rise sharply from the Sahara Desert. These mountains are dissected by deep valleys known as koris, which support some vegetation for livestock grazing, primarily owned by the Tuareg people. The Aïr massif is an extension of the Ahaggar Mountains of Algeria and features several individual mountain masses running north to south. Hot springs and ancient rock carvings can be found in these mountains, which are also a source of uranium and other minerals.12