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 / SUMMER 2023
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
$10- per adult
$5- per child or 3rd family member
Transportation for a minimum of 7 passengers
$15- per adult
$10- per child under 12
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
Sunday 24.09
Hiking BKASSINE (Jezzine), 70km from Beirut
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 8am.
Meeting for cars at 9:30am, J.Grove shop at the fork for Bkassine.
Level 3 (06km, alt.800-1100m). Pinewoods
Level 5 (10km, alt. 600-1100m). Pinewoods and a watermill
Saturday 30.09 – Sunday 01.10
Trekking CHOUF & BEQAA
A 2-day loop, starting & ending in Mresti (Chouf). Overnight in Ain Zebdeh (Beqaa).
Average level (5-6). No luggage transfer. Participants to carry the necessary for 2 days.
Traveling by own means. We secure cost-sharing transportation for those who wish it.
Day1. Saturday 30.09
Hiking Mresti (Chouf), 65km from Beirut. Driving time around 75’.
Mresti is the highest village of the Chouf district. Road from Beirut, via Damour & Mokhtara.
We meet at 10am, at “Ain al-Boustane” fountain and park the cars in a safe place.
The itinerary follows a thrilling old caravan trail, via “al-Thoghra” pass and Khirbet Qanafar.
It ends at Noha’s guesthouse in Ain Zebdeh, a smiling host and an excellent cook. Capacity for 6.
Level 5 (10km, alt.1000-1500m). Panoramic trail, water springs, optional wine tasting.
Day2. Sunday 01.10
Hiking AIN ZEBDEH (West Beqaa). Overnighters only. See below for the regular Sunday hike.
Ain Zebdeh (the butter spring) is a small village contiguous to Saghbine. Start at the guesthouse.
The trail passes a famous spring and, thru a forest of deciduous oaks, climbs to the mountain top.
The way down crosses the evergreen oak forest of Jbaa and ends at Mresti, thus completing the loop.
Level 6 (12km, alt.1000-1700m). Dominating the Beqaa and the Qaraoun lake.
$120 per person, for the 2days, transportation excluded.
Guiding Days 1&2, Entrance fees Days 1&2, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch box Day2.