Strange people are those who hike. Trekkers, ramblers, call them what you like
All are under Her charm, under Nature spell, marveling at things as small as a nutshell
All share one passion, all stroll the mountain track. To them, Lebanon opens its heart; so does Liban Trek

HIKING & CULTURAL TRIPS

UPCOMING TRIPS

CUSTOMIZED TOURS
We’re available for private requests, any date, to any destination.
SCHEDULED TOURS
Amounts are in USD. Payment in $ or LL (market rate).

Participation, excluding transportation
$15- per adult
$5- per child or 3rd family member

Transportation for a minimum of 7 passengers
$15- per adult
$10- per child under 12

NOVEMBER 2025

Sunday 30.11

Hiking HÂBÎL (Jbayl)

              A special day; possible rain and the Pope’s arrival impact on traffic. We’ll be choosing 1 of the 2 options below.

              Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.

Hâbîl is a small isolated village where ends the road leading to it. It is surrounded by wooded hills.

 

OPTION1: Darb Mâr Charbel (DMC), from Mechmech to Hâbîl, a very nice trail, mostly downhill.

OPTION2: From Hosn Aâr hamlet to Hâbîl, then DMC (Option1) in the opposite sense.

 

OPTION1: Road, via Byblos & Annaya, to Mechmech, 55km from Beirut … Short stop on the way.

                   Hike Level 4 ………………… Duration: 3h …… Length: 8km …… Altitudes: 1200-1000-1060-700m.

                   Highlights: The “DMC”, “Armîch/Artemis” temple remains.

                   Return to Beirut, 50km via Amchît.

 

OPTION2: Road, via Byblos & Eddeh, to Hosn Aâr, 45km from Beirut … Short stop on the way.

                   Hike Level 5 ………………… Duration: 5h …… Length: 10km …… Altitudes: 900-700-1060-1000-1200m.

                   Highlights: The “DMC”, “Armîch/Artemis” temple remains, “Hosn Aâr” curious summit, “Saydet Hâbîl” patriarchate.

                   Return to Beirut, 55km via Annaya.

 

DECEMBER 2025

Schedule to follow in few days.

RURAL TOURISM

Discovering the interior, sites & people. Day trips or week-ends.
SAMPLE TOURS
METN & KESROUAN. Cultural round trip of 170km.
Day1: Baabdate wine presses, Jaouz Roman temple, Baskinta. Optional hotel overnight.
Day2: Faqra ruins, Tabriyyeh site, Bzommar cathedral, Jeita old olive trees.
QADISHA Cultural & mild hiking
Day1: Hike Qadisha (World Heritage). Deep gorge. Optional homestay.
Day2: Hike Qozhaya. Cave sanctuaries.

IMPORTANT

Our trips are safe. No risks are taken other than ordinary ones pertaining to the activity.
Accidents may nevertheless happen as they can do while at home or walking down the street.
LIBAN TREK HAS NO INSURANCE POLICY COVERING PARTICIPANTS DURING ANY OF ITS SCHEDULED TRIPS.
IT CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENT OR CONSEQUENCE RESULTING THEREFROM

TYPE OF TRIPS

SUNDAY HIKING TRIPS
Nature trails. Varied hiking levels
Levels: 1-3 for easy, 4-6 for moderate, 7-9 for hard
Gathering as of 7:30, Departure at 8:00am. Participants may be picked-up on the way.
TREKKING
 Continuous hiking over 2 days or more
Overnights at monasteries, guesthouses, home stays or camping under tents
Normally, all is provided, bed sheets, covers … Towels also, except for camping and other rare occasions
SNOWSHOEING
Hiking on snow. Ordinary hiking boots required.
Equipment: Snowshoes (fixed under the boots) and poles. Snowshoes & poles can be rented.
Moderate level in general. Same pricing as hiking.
RURAL TOURISM
Contribution to sustainable development of Rural Lebanon
Trips of 1 day or 2. Guided visits with no or little walking.
Discovering Lebanon backcountry; people, cuisine, hidden sites, …
TRAVELLING
Chosen destinations for eclectic people. Programmes on request
Trekking or Cultural escorted trips; best local guides and services.