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Hike Mokhtara to Haret Jandal

A 10km hike (825m altitude) from Mokhtara to Haret Jandal in the Chouf Biosphere Reserve. Taking hikers along the Barouk river, the walk passes under the impressive cliff of Amatour, crossing two Ottoman and Mamluk wooden bridges, old caves, old mills, an old burial ground, a waterfall, and finally a forest track that ends the trail. Meeting point Futuroscope, Sin el Fil, facing Hilton Hotel. LL40,500 including transport. Adventures in Lebanon

Hike Zghartaghrine

In the North Lebanon area of Zghartaghrine, level 3 hikers (7km, 7001100m) will pass through pinewoods and panoramas, level 6 hikers (11km, 700-1300m) will pass through impress oak forests. Meeting point La Sagesse Parking, Facing Hikmeh School, Achrafieh, 7.30am. Adults LL40,000; Married couples LL70,000; Students LL35,000; Under 18s LL30,000 including transport. Liban Trek

Hike Smar Jbeil

In the Batroun district lies Smar Jbeil, where a walk will take you through its cultural sites including the Phoenician citadel, occupied by the Romans, followed by the Crusaders, who built cellars next to its towers and a church to the east. The citadel is also characterized by its wells, carved into the rocks and its deep tunnels connecting the castle to the neighboring valleys. Meeting point Sodeco Square. LL40,500 including transport. Beyond Byblos