NASQNO 32R 553092 2744952 Algeria
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ALG-207, Base Camp Arch, Idou Area. 1.5 meter height (estimated). GPS 32R 553092 2744952. From
ALG 204C (Faraway Arch, continue north on the trail about 2 hours and
definitely leave the giant maze area. Climb up to the desolate flat of the plateau. From there
the trail connects with the old half-track road of the Henri Lhote expedition (large cairn).
Follow the old road north about 2 hours (not too exciting) before arriving in sight of the
thousand needles of the goal - the Idou site. Climb down the plateau by a side canyon and cross
some outcropping rock to this arch and the campsite. This is probably an unofficial camp. This
is a long way from the start of the trip (about 21 hours of hiking). However, the author was
never bored by the great scenery of the landscape along the trail. The Idou needles can be
reached via Assakao pass with a total hike of 10 hours, less than half the time via Salihohen
pass). The campsite is located on the east side of the needles. Photo taken at sunrise.
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