Three Peaks challenges in Tunisia

The landscapes of Tunisia

Northern Tunisia contains the country's principal mountain terrain, while a hot central plain gives way to more arid landscapes farther south. The Sahara extends into the southern part of the country, creating a marked contrast with the Mediterranean-facing north. These regions are different physical settings.

Northern winters are generally milder and wetter, with hot, dry summers; desert conditions become more dominant to the south. Tunisia's uplands therefore belong to a particular end of this geographical transition. Their surrounding plains and Mediterranean position are important parts of the mountain landscape's character.