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THRU HIKE 2023

06-04-2023 to 05-05-2023
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THRU HIKE 2023

Departures

Period 1 (Days 1 to 11): LibanTrek
Period 2 (Days 12 to 21): 33North
Period 3 (Days 22 to 30): Lebanese Adventure

 

 

Options for Participation

1. Walk sections with any of the Eco-Tour Operators for any number of nights and days as follows:
    Weekdays: a minimum of 1 night / 1 day
    Week-ends: a minimum of 2 nights / 2 days (Friday to Sunday)

2. Walk the entire trail for 30 days

Standalone day hikes are not accepted!

 

Booking Schedules and Deadlines

  • Booking is on a first-come first-served basis, and subject to a full payment within the first 4 days of registration.
  • Maximum number of hikers per day/overnight: 18 hikers/ day
  • Each hiker needs to fill in a separate registration request, as the system does not accept group registrations

 

Click Here to Visit our Practical Guidelines Page and Learn About:

  • Reservation Details
  • Payment and Cancellation Terms
  • Where you will sleep and how is your transportation arranged
  • What gear and equipment you need to bring with you
  • LMTA zero waste policy


Waiting List

Fully booked and you still want to hike? Please ask to have your name on the waiting list by sending an email to info@lebanontrail.org. It will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The LMTA reserves all rights to accept or deny an application upon its own discretion.


Fees in USD per Day

Lebanese International
$110 $130

 

Discounts

  • Booking the full Thru Hike is subject to a 5% discount
  • Members receive a 10% discount
  • Members who book the full Thru Hike receive a 15% discount 

If you're a member, please inform us so we provide you with a promo code. 

 

Payment Terms

Either by cash or money transfer, e.g. Western Union, to the first joining Tour Operator. 

Period 1 (Days 1 to 11): LibanTrek; Mr. Michel Moufarege, +961 3 291 616
Period 2 (Days 12 to 21): 33North; Mr. Gilbert Mokheiber, +961 3 454 996
Period 3 (Days 22 to 30): Lebanese Adventure; Mr. Serge Soued, +961 3 214 989 

 

Charges to be borne by sender.


Fees Include:

  • Accommodation
  • All meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch box)
  • Local Guides' services
  • Tour Leaders
  • Entries to nature reserves and protected areas
  • Transportation of luggage from one accommodation to another
  • Transportation from LMTA office Fridays and to the LMTA office Sundays or Mondays


Transportation and Bus Transfer

Free bus service is ensured from:

1. LMTA office in Baabda merging at accommodation, on:

Thursday, April 6
Friday, April 14
Friday, April 21
Friday, April 28

 

2. LMT section (after the end of the hike) to LMTA office in Baabda on:

Sunday, April 9
Sunday, April 16
Sunday, April 23
Sunday, April 30
Friday, May 5

 

Have Questions?

Click here to check our FAQs page or send us an email to info@lebanontrail.org

Itinerary

1
Day 1
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Bus Transfer from LMTA offices in Baabda to Ebl As-Saqi

06-04-2023

Overnight in Hotel Dana, Ebl As-Saqi or similar

06-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 26, Marjeyoun to Hasbaya

07-04-2023

2
Day 2
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight at Chmeis Guesthouse, Hasbaya or similar

07-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 25, Hasbaya to Rachaya

08-04-2023

3
Day 3
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight at Mehdi Guesthouse, Rachaya or similar

08-04-2023

Hike the next day on Sections 24 & 23, Rachaya - Majdel Balhis - Aitanit.

09-04-2023

Bus Transfer the next day back to LMTA offices in Baabda

09-04-2023

4
Day 4
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Aitanit

09-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 22, Aitanit to Jezzine

10-04-2023

5
Day 5
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Iris Flower Hotel, Jezzîne or similar

10-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 21, Jezzine to Niha

11-04-2023

6
Day 6
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Beit Merchad, Niha and Mresti or similar

11-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 20, Niha to Maasser El Chouf

12-04-2023

7
Day 7
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Al Fundok Hotel, Maaser El Chouf or similar

12-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 19, Maasser El Chouf to Barouk

13-04-2023

8
Day 8
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Calmera Hotel, Barouk or similar

13-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 18, Barouk to Ain Zhalta

14-04-2023

9
Day 9
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Bus Transfer from LMTA offices in Baabda to Ain Zhalta

14-04-2023

Overnight in Ain Zhalta

14-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 17, Ain Zhalta to Falougha

15-04-2023

10
Day 10
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Soha Village Resort, Falougha or similar

15-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 16, Falougha to Mtein

16-04-2023

Bus Transfer the next day back to LMTA offices in Baabda

16-04-2023

11
Day 11
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Kantar Guesthouse, Mtein or similar

16-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 15, Mtein to Baskinta

17-04-2023

12
Day 12
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Mar Sassine or similar

17-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 14, Baskinta to Kfardebiane

18-04-2023

13
Day 13
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Kfardebian

18-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 13, Kfardebiane to Faraya

19-04-2023

14
Day 14
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Faraya

19-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 12, Faraya to Afqa

20-04-2023

15
Day 15
Accommodation
Availability: 8
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Guitas Guesthouse or similar

20-04-2023

16
Day 16
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Bus Transfer from LMTA offices in Baabda to Afqa

21-04-2023

Rest day in Afqa + Overnight in Guitas Guesthouse or similar

21-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 11, Afqa to Aqoura

22-04-2023

17
Day 17
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Convent, Aqoura or similar

22-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 10, Aqoura to Baatara + Side Trail to Douma

23-04-2023

Bus Transfer the next day back to LMTA offices in Baabda

23-04-2023

18
Day 18
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Douma

23-04-2023

Hike the next day on Bchaaleh Side Trail

24-04-2023

19
Day 19
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Douma

24-04-2023

Hike the next day on Douma Side Trail via Fighri, joining section 10 (part2) to Tannourine Al-Faouqa

25-04-2023

20
Day 20
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 2
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Deir Houb or similar

25-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 9, Houb to Bazoun

26-04-2023

21
Day 21
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 3
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Hotel Karam, Bazoun or similar

26-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 8, Bazoun to Bcharreh

27-04-2023

22
Day 22
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Tiger House, Bcharreh or similar

27-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 7, Bcharreh to Qozhaya

28-04-2023

23
Day 23
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Bus Transfer from LMTA offices in Baabda to Qozhaya

28-04-2023

Overnight in Monastery, Qozhaya or similar

28-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 6, Qozhaya to Ehden

29-04-2023

24
Day 24
Hike + Accommodation + Transportation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Belmont Hotel, Ehden or similar

29-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 5, Ehden to Bqaasafrine

30-04-2023

Bus Transfer the next day back to LMTA offices in Baabda

30-04-2023

25
Day 25
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Syr Palace Hotel, Syr Ad Dinniyah or similar

30-04-2023

Hike the next day on Section 4, Bqaasafrine to Kfarbnine

01-05-2023

26
Day 26
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Beit As-Sultan or similar

01-05-2023

Hike the next day on Section 3, Kfarbnine to Qmamine

02-05-2023

27
Day 27
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Taleb Guesthouse, Qmamine or similar

02-05-2023

Hike the next day on Section2, Qmamine to Qammoua

03-05-2023

28
Day 28
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Abou-Marwan Guesthouse, Tashea or similar

03-05-2023

Hike the next day on Section1, Qammoua to Qobeyat

04-05-2023

29
Day 29
Hike + Accommodation
Availability: 0
Price for Lebanese: $110.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $130.00
Overnight in Les Demeures Guesthouse, Qobeyat or similar

04-05-2023

Hike the next day on Section 1A, Qobeyat to Andqet, + closing ceremony

05-05-2023

30
Day 30
Hike + Transportation
Availability: 1
Price for Lebanese: $0.00
Price for Non-Lebanese: $0.00
Closing ceremony

05-05-2023

Bus Transfer back to LMTA offices in Baabda

05-05-2023

Testimonials

Monique Bassila Zaarour (2022 Thru-Hiker and current ambassador for Quebec - Canada)

"Every Lebanese should hike the Lebanon Mountain Trail, at least once in her/his lifetime. What you experience on these mountains is something very unique to Lebanon."

Nadine Weber (2022 Thru-Hiker & Former President of the LMTA)

"It's a very simple equation. We wake up, we have breakfast, we hike for about 7 to 10 hours, we arrive to the guesthouse in the other village, we have dinner and we sleep. An then the next day, we repeat. So it's really a very simple equation but what we go through during the journey is pretty different."

Tala Farran (2022 Thru-Hiker)

"It's really sad to say, but when i finished the hike, the only thing I remember is the last step when I saw people waiting and I just wanted to do a U-turn and get back. As much as i love my life and my family, I just was so scared to finish this hike that I was on."

Said Hamad Malaeb (2022 Thru-Hiker)

"It is a unique experience. Lebanon is such a beautiful country and I urge everyone to hike the LMT. What I just experienced has probably given me 20 extra years of life. I am so proud of the result I've accomplished."

Kevin Boueiri (2018 Thru-Hiker)

"We know what Lebanon looks like on a map, but it's very different when you actually walk it from one step to the next. You start connecting memories from one place to the next. And so now when I'm on the coast and I look up to the Shouf or some other section of mountains, I have memories that connect me to those places, friendships that I've formed on the trail that connect me to those places."