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
FEBRUARY 2026
Saturday 21 Farewwell to Snow Trips
Snowshoeing THE CEDARS (Bcharreh) ………………………. Rental of equipment: $10pp
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Road, via Chekka & Bcharreh, to starting point in “The Cedars”, 120km from Beirut … Short stop on the way.
It’s the season end. We invite you to profit from the remaining snow of the Makmel panoramic high ridges.
The itinerary will be decided in situ.
Sunday 22
Hiking & Visits ANFEH & BALAMAND (Koura)
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Coastal road to Anfeh, 70km from Beirut …………….. Short stop on the way.
Anfeh is a coastal town of the Koura district with number of interesting sites, archaeological and historical.
It is also famous for its salt ponds and the quality of its fish. It is known since antiquity and is a “fishermen place” par excellence.
We start our journey by a visit of “Râs Anfeh”, the cape to which the town owes its fame as well as its name (the Nose).
. “Saydet ar-Rîh”, Our Lady of the Winds, a renovated Medieval painted chapel
. The “Phoenician Trench”, a ditch separating, for defense purposes, the mainland from the cape and the ruins of its citadel.
. The “Purple Pond”, used in antiquity for the extraction of that dye the secret of which was known to the Phoenicians only.
Short transfer, 2km, to “Saydet al-Khrâyeb”, the starting point of an easy hike. Altitude 50m.
HIKE Level 4
Uphill thru olive orchards, an old footpath cleared by local volunteers leads, via a ruined chapel and an old well, to the village of Qelhât, 350m.
Crossing thru the calm village, the road continues, 1.5km, to “Deir Saydet al-Balmand” monastery.
Visit this old Cistercian settlement.
Transfer, 7km, to “Deir Saydet Nâtoûr”, Our Lady of the Guard, a seaside convent.
Visit the place and taste some of the nuns’ special liquors.
Return to Beirut, 70km by the coastal road.
MARCH 2026
Sunday 01
Hiking NAHR al-BÂROÛK (Chouf) …………………………………………… Chouf Reserve: +$5pp Lebanese, +$10pp otherwise
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Road, via Damoûr & Deir al-Qamar to starting point in “Mokhtâra”, 50km from Beirut … Short stop in Deir.
The Bâroûk river is known for its stone bridges, old watermills and the parallel cliffs following its course on both sides.
In this period of the year, the abundance of water and the numerous waterfalls make it even more attractive.
We’re proposing a trail that, down the river valley, links Mokhtâra, on the left bank, to Mazraat-el-Chouf, on the opposite side.
Highlights: “Birket al-Aroûs”pond and inscription (level3), the “Maaboûr” old trail to Mazraat-el-Chouf (level5).
Level 5: Mokhtâra to Mazraat-el-Chouf …………………………………………. Duration: 5h …… Length: 10km …… Altitudes: 800-600-900m.
Level 3: Loop from Mokhtâra, after a common section with level 5 ….. Duration: 3h ……. Length: 05km ….. Altitudes: 800-650-800m.
Return to Beirut, via Baaqlîne, 55km.
Sunday 08.03: Hiking FERZOL (Zahleh)
Sunday 15.03: Hiking ABADIYEH (Baabda) ………………………………….. END OF WINTER SCHEDULE
Sunday 22.03: Hiking BASKINTA (Metn)
Sunday 29.03: Hiking QAMEZ (Ftoûh Kesrouan) ………… SUMMER TIME: +1h as of Saturday 28, midnight
APRIL 2026 ……………………. Sunday 05: EASTER CATHOLIC … Sunday 12: EASTER ORTHODOX
Friday 03 – Monday 06.04, 4 days
EASTER TREKKING IN AKKAR
Akkar is the remote Northern district in Lebanon, bordering Syria. It is known for its forests and breathtaking Nature.
Lesser known, are the archaeological sites that dot its countryside. We invite you to discover both aspects.
Day D1. Friday 03.04 Good Friday
Hiking Menjez
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Road, via Tripoli, to the first visit in “Beit Jaaloûk”, 130km from Beirut … Short stop in Tripoli.
Visit the black basalt remains of the Nemesis Temple, the goddess of Revenge.
Hike from the temple to Menjez village and to “Deir-el-Qalaa” monastery, on Nahr-el-Kabîr river.
Levels 5 and 4, depending on where one would wish to end.
Transfer to Andqet. Check-in for 2 nights in a cozy guesthouse. Driver & Bus return home.
Day D2. Saturday 04
Hiking Wadi Oudîne
Hike, from accommodation to Qobeyat, Section 1A of the LMT.
Level 5
Local transfer of luggage, 4km. Visit the Butterfly museum.
Dinner in restaurant.
Night at “Les Demeures”, guesthouse dependent of Mar Doumit monastery.
Day D3. Sunday 05 Easter
Local transfer, 5km, to Qatelbeh … and luggage, +20km, to Hotel Choûh.
Hike, Level 6, from Nabaa aj-Jôz to Biout Zabboûd to Aïn Tabet to hotel.
Day D4. Monday 06 Easster Monday
Hiking Qammoua
Bus from Beirut leaves Hikmeh at 8am with a group doing an independent hike.
Road, via Tripoli and Fneideq, to Qammoua, 130km.
Trekkers: Starting at accommodation, hike to Qammoua, ending at Nabaa Fneideq.
Day Hikers: Hike in Qammoua, ending at same place.
Driver picks up luggage at hotel and waits for both groups at common end of hike.
Return to Beirut.