Highlanders961

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨! 🤩

Chouwen Lake, Short hike & Swim!

When? Sunday May 31
Distance: 7km Easy 4/10.

We will start from Jabal Moussa (ibri entrance) through the beautiful valley of Jabal Moussa to reach the famous lake.

Event Duration: 6hrs during which we will have time to rest, swim, and take some exceptional photos of the amazing overlooking views.

Moving time: 2hrs.

𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥: Easy 4/10, suitable for casual hikers, and beginners.

• 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- Saida: Spinneys
- Beirut: Jnah
- Beirut: Downrown
𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘳s 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺.
𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥.

• 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬 :
• 22$ including Transportation by comfortable Pullman & Guiding.
And +5$ for entrance to the reserve.

• 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀:
- comfortable shoes
- towels
- backpack
- 2L of water
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- healthy snacks
- Earphones

30KM from Saint Charbel to Aaqoura. ⛰️

Proud of every single hiker who kept going until the end.
Cold weather, long climbs, tired legs… and still no one gave up. 👊

Join us for an extreme mountain-to-mountain adventure across some of the wildest highlands in North Lebanon ⛰️🔥

Starting from the road of Ainata El Arz, this challenging trail crosses through the legendary Jroud Tannourine, passes by the highest church in Lebanon — Kniset El Rab, explores the hidden Mgharet El Rahwe, continues across the vast Jroud El Laqlouq, reaches Saydet El Aren, and finishes deep in the mountains of Laqlouq.

This is not a casual hike.
This is a real endurance trail made for experienced hikers and challenge seekers only.

🥾 Distance: 27KM
elevation gain/loss +370m/-1,010m
max/min elevation 2,700 m/1,700m

⛰️ High altitude mountain terrain
🔥 Long-duration extreme trail
⚠️ Limited seats: 20 only

This adventure is designed for hikers looking for raw nature, remote landscapes, and a true physical and mental challenge across Lebanon’s mountain wilderness.

Participants join entirely at their own responsibility. This trail requires strong physical condition, proper hiking gear, endurance, and mountain awareness.

Ready for a real nature escape?

Join us this Sunday for a breathtaking hike in Baakline, one of the greenest hidden gems in Chouf 🌿💧

We’ll explore a scenic trail through dense woodland, walk along the river, cross old bridges, and make our way to the highlight of the day:
💙 Shallalat Al Zarka (The Blue Waterfall)

The journey starts deep in the valley, gradually moving up toward Aïnbal, then back down into the heart of nature toward the waterfalls — a full experience, not just a walk.

📍 Hike Details:
• Level: Slightly Moderate (6/10)
• Distance: 10KM
• Elevation gain/loss: 360m/420m
• Duration: ~5 hours
• Fees: 23$ (transportation + guiding included)

🚌 Departure from: Sour – Saida – Beirut

⚠️ Notes:
Hikers join at their own responsibility
Respect Highlanders961 hiking ethics
No smoking during the hike
Program may slightly change if needed

📲 Reservation & info:
70 575 510

Join Highlanders961 on Sunday 3rd of May 2026 for a hiking trip in Baskinta area, in a fascinating natural site called Beqaata En Nahr, where Assi river flows, surrounded by beautiful cliffs.

WHAT TO EXPECT
The hike is one way. It consists of a small steep-sided valley with an altitude that goes from 1200 to 1350 meters, starting from Kfardebiane to reach Bqaatouta, then Boqaatet Kenaan through which the river Al Assi flows and is mostly surrounded by cliffs (Nahr al-Assi, not to be confused with its homonymous in the Beqaa Valley). The North facing slope is the most fascinating feature of the valley with its acidic and ferruginous cliffs of sandstone. The surrounding area contains habitations, orchards and pine forests.
The trail includes adventurous passages with steel stairs, but not dangerous.

The hike will be guided by an ecotourism specialist, LMTA authorized guide Nader Tebechrany.

Hiking Duration: 6hrs including short stops, and a long break at the waterfall.
Difficulity Level: Moderate 6/10.

during which we will have time to rest and take some exceptional photos of the amazing overlooking views we will be seeing on our way. (rivers, Pine forests, Rocks, Landscapes, fauna, Flora, waterfalls, canyons...)

•• meeting points:
- Sour: Al-Bass station 6:00
- Saida: Spinneys 06:45
- Beirut: Downtown 07:30
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𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺.
𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥.

• Fees: 23$ including Transportation by comfortable Pullman, entrance & Guiding.

•• 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀:
- hiking shoes
- backpack
- 2L of water
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- healthy snacks
- Earphones

N.B.:
- Hikers are advised to participate in the hike to their own responsibility
- Hikers are asked to follow hiking ethics provided by highlanders961
- Smoking is not allowed during the hike
- In case of force majeure, some modifications may occur to the program
- No pets are allowed.

•• 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝘇 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁:
- Youssef Darwish 70575510

Join us on Sunday April 19 for a breathtaking Hike from St. Qozhaya monastery to fraidis passing by Qadisha valley (Not the usual trail).

A scenic trail combining natural wonder, flowing landscapes, and a rewarding descent.

Trail Details:
• Distance: 9 KM
• Elevation gain/loss: +320m / -332m
• Level: Slightly Moderate

Participation Fee: 22$
What’s Included:
• Transportation by a comfortable Pullman.

Stops:
• Breakfast stop on the way.

Departure Points:
• 06:30 AM – Saida
• 07:10 AM – Beirut (Cola)
• 07:20 AM – Beirut (Downtown – Annahar Building)

⏰ Please be on time.

For reservations & info:
📞 70 575 510

While everything around us feels uncertain, we chose the mountains.
Not to escape reality — but to stand stronger in it.
This hike wasn’t just an adventure. It was a donation, a small act of support during difficult times.
Step by step… we move forward.

While everything around us feels uncertain, we chose the mountains.
Not to escape reality — but to stand stronger in it.
This hike wasn’t just an adventure. It was a donation, a small act of support during difficult times.
Step by step… we move forward.