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

APRIL 2025

Sunday 06.04 Mixed tour, Hiking & Visits

ANOUT (Iqlîm al-Kharroûb, Chouf), 50km from Beirut.

               Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh, Achrafieh, at 8am.

Road, via Damour and Chhîm, to Iqlîm al-Kharroûb, in the Southern part of the Chouf district.
Visit, on the way, of an important Roman temple in Chhîm including numerous old olive presses.

Hikes Levels 2 (4km) & 4 (7km)
Common start in Anoût, 750m, going mildly down thru a green valley to Ain Boutna and Ain Bsîr water springs.
The trail continues down to an old watermill, 400m, on a wooded brook then up to the serene Ain ad-Delbeh.
The last part climbs up a shaded large footpath to end in the panoramic family-owned Qrayaa hamlet, 600m.

The easier option forks at Ain Bsîr to go straight to Chhîm. Transfer, 10km, to Qrayaa.
On the way back to Beirut, 70km via Baaqlîne, visit of an organic farm in Atrîne.

Saturday 12.04 Mixed tour, Hiking & Visits

NIHA (Zahleh, Beqaa), 60km from Beirut.

               Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh, Achrafieh, at 8am.

Road, via Dahr-el-Beidar and Chtaura, to Hosn Nîha, a Roman temple high up in the middle of cherry orchards.
Visit, on the way, of the lower temples in Nîha. Entrance fee:
This area has been chosen at this period in order to enjoy the view of the white cherry blossoms covering the plateau.

Hikes Levels 3 (5km) & 5 (9km)
Common start at Hosn Nîha, 1300m, the 2 groups splitting just after its visit.
The easier level goes mildly up to a pass and to one-of-a-kind monastic building, 1450m, also accessible to the bus.
The trail starts here its way down along a unique crest of rocky formations to Ain Besta water spring, 1300m.
Group A: Continue down, on a dirt road, via an ancient quarry and a curious sculpture, to end at Nabaa al-Habîs, 1100m, in Ferzol.
Group B: Take the bus, via the plateau to Wadi al-Arayech and Zahleh to Ferzol, merging with A for an excellent restaurant lunch, $25pp.

The harder level goes straight up the Kharâb valley to Ain an-Naanaa, a hidden water spring, 1800m, where it starts its return journey.
The return journey goes round Qalaat Aranta, culminating at 1900m, before joining Ain Besta to end in Ferzol.
Way back to Beirut, 70km via Zahleh, Tarchîch and Baabdate speedway.

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.