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

MARCH 2026

Sunday 08

Hiking WADI al-QRÂQÎR (Zawiyeh)
Bus only. Departure from Hikmeh (Sagesse) at 8am.
Road, via Chekka & Iaâl, to starting point in “Morh Kfarsghâb”, 90km from Beirut … Short stop on the way.
“Morh” is a small village, winter residence for “Kfarsghâb”, its twin mountain sister. Hike starts at “Mar Youssef” church, 300m.
Passing old peasant houses, the trail enters “Qrâqîr” wooded gorge to isolated “Mâr Challita” chapel and to Hmeiss village, 750m.
An agreeable local road in the gorge crosses the stream, at 850m, to a thrilling footpath viewing the ”Chalqa” 80m-high waterfall.
Thru forest, the trail continues to “Martmoura” meadow chapel, the “red cliff” breathtaking views, to end at “Mesmekh”, 800m.
Highlights: “Qrâqîr gorge”, view of the “Chalqa”, “Rechtaamoût meadow”, overview of Qrâqîr from the “red cliff”.
Level 6: Morh to Mesmekh ………………… Duration: 6h …… Length: 13km …… Altitudes: 300-850-650-800m.
Level 4: Miziara to Mesmekh ……………… Duration: 4h …… Length: 09km …… Altitudes: 900-650-800m.
Return to Beirut, 90km via Chekka.

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.

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.