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Ighil M'Goun Ascent from Arous
Ighil M'Goun, at a little over 4,000 m, is the highest summit of the central High Atlas. The usual route climbs from Arous at the head of the Ait Bouguemez valley to the Tarkeddit refuge at about 2,900 m, then follows the long summit ridge to the top on the second day.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
The mapped route is about 20 km one way; the classic two-day itinerary via the refuge is about 27 km (16.5 km to the refuge, 10.5 km to the summit). Allow 2-3 days. Best from June to October; snow covers the ridge in winter and spring. Altitude, cold and wind on the ridge are the main hazards.
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31.6132, -6.4914
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Overnight at the Tarkeddit refuge
- Walk the long summit ridge above 3,800 m
- Look out over the central High Atlas from the summit
- Detour to the Aghouri summit on the way up
- Start from the villages of the Ait Bouguemez valley
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+2251 m
Total Descent
-120 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
119.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.6
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 32.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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