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
$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
Sunday 19.11
Hiking JABAL MOUSSA (Ftouh), 50km from Beirut ……………Reserve: +$8pp
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 8am.
Level 4 (07km, 1000-1600m). Old silk settlements
Level 6 (12km, 1000-1600m). Autumn colours
 
Wednesday 22.11
Hiking HIYYATA (Ftouh), 35km from Beirut
Bus departure from Hikmeh at 9am.
Meeting for cars: Ghazir’s fork, behind Paul’s Maameltein, 9:30am.
Hiyyata is a small village surrounded by forests, colourful in Autumn.
A loop hike along good footpaths lead to nice landmarks in the area.
Level 5 (10km, alt.900-1400m). Tabriyyeh rock chapel and Chahtoul old houses.
 
WEEK-END 25 – 26.11
Trekking AKKAR/DOLMEN & MEGALITHS
Traveling in own cars is possible, for Day1 and for the week-end. Not for Day2 alone.
 
Day1: Saturday 25.11
Hiking MENJEZ, 130km from Beirut
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 7:30am.
Meeting for cars: Qasr al-Helou (Hallab) in Abdeh (Akkar), not later than 9:30am.
Menjez is a border village with Syria on the Nahr al-Kabir river.
It is home of a number of unique remains; a Roman temple of basalt and prehistoric tombs.
To the hiking, add the visit of a local museum and a short film, introducing the finds in the region.
Level 4 (08km, alt.300-600m). From the temple of Nemesis to Deir al-Qalaa, an ancient Jesuit installation.
Overnight in Andqet (+10km). Rooms with toilets ……… Driver and bus stay in the area.
 
Day2: Sunday 26.11
Hiking AKROUM, 150km from Beirut
Transfer (15km) to Akroum.
Akroum is another border village and home to a variety of interesting sites, among which,
Roman temple, Byzantine basilica, megalithic tombs, Babylonian stele and a curious crater.
Level 5 (10km, alt.800-1200m). An open loop hike across the paramount landmarks.
 
Per person, for a minimum of 5
Price covers Guiding, Entrance fees, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, Lunch Box (Day2)
Day1 only: Ordinary day fare + $5
Week-End: $110 Transportation excluded
                    $160 Transportation included
                     +$20 Supplenent for Single room.
 
Sunday 26.11
Hiking BILLA (Jobbeh), 100km from Beirut
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 8am.
Level 4 (08km, 600-1300m). A shaded spring and the crocodile trail
Level 6 (13km, 600-1300m). A curious fortified cave
 
DECEMBER
Sunday 03.12
Hiking KHIRBET QANAFAR (West Beqaa), 60km from Beirut
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 8am.
Level 4 (08km, 1000-1300m). Roman tombs and the great oak
Level 6 (11km, 1000-1400m). Water springs and a panoramic trail over the Beqaa
 
Sunday 10.12
Hiking QORNAYEL  (Baabda), 30km from Beirut, via Baabdat
Bus leaves Hikmeh at 9am.
Level 3 (06km, 1200-1400m). Water basins and pine forests
Level 5 (11km, 700-1300m). A small Roman temple
 
Sunday 17.12
Hiking GHÎNEH (Ftouh), 35km from Beirut
Bus departure from Hikmeh at 9am.
Meeting for cars: Ghazir’s fork, behind Paul’s Maameltein, 9:30am.
Ghîneh is an old village of Ftouh Kesrouan, surrounded by beautiful forests.
You’re invited to discover its network of footpaths and its curious remains.
Level 4 (08km, 700-1000m). The Roman way and the stele of Adonis.
Level 5 (10km, 500-1000m). The Mdâr forest and the Hillene watermill.

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.