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Darb Mar Charbel – Section A2 – Douma to Mayfouq Hike With LOA

Join us this Sunday for Darb Mar Charbel Section A2, from Saint Jacob Al-Hosn Monastery in Douma to the Monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouq.

Hike Description: This challenging yet beautiful trail runs from Saint Jacob Al-Hosn Monastery in Douma; where Saint Charbel lived after his ordination, to the Monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouq. We’ll hike through agricultural lands to Bchaaleh village, known for its monasteries and ancient olive trees, then climb into the mountains for panoramic views before descending through Wadi Al-Jnainat to Tartej. From there, we’ll go uphill and descend through Ram, passing the Monastery of Saint Challita Al-Qattara, the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Lige, the Cave of Siege, and the churches of Mar Youhanna and Mart Moura, finally reaching our endpoint at the Monastery of Our Lady of Mayfouq.

  • Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
  • Level: Moderate Plus / Hiking duration: 7 hours
  • Distance:  14.85 km
  • Elevation Gain/Loss: +700 – 895
  • Altitude Range: 992 – 1392m
  • Meeting: at 7:00 am, Jal-el-Dib, behind DHL, at the parking lot.
  • We can pick up the hikers who live on our way
  • Departure: 7:30 am (SHARP).
  • Breakfast stop on our way (15 minutes).
  • Estimated time of arrival back in Beirut: 6:00 pm

To be prepared for this hike, you will need:

  • Hiking shoes, headwear,
  • sunscreen & sunglasses
  • Lightweight weatherproof jackets
  • Healthy snacks – Water (3 liters)
  • ID & personal insurance cards.

Contribution: 25 USD to include: Transportation, LOA guides, and a first aid kit, but does not cover medical insurance.

(EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED).

For Reservation: Elie Moughanni: 03/539882.

Lebanese Outdoor Adventures – LOA members will benefit from a special discount at MAISON DU SKI on professional hiking and outdoor adventure brands.

P.S.  By attending the event, you agree that Lebanese Outdoor Adventures is not responsible for any incident during the event.