Explorer day · JM2

Jabal Moussa Summit Hike

A guided crossing of Jabal Moussa: up to the 1,600 m summit with its Roman temple ruins and the cross above the Adonis valley, through the abandoned houses of El-Byut and down Hadrian's incline to Mchati for a late home-cooked lunch.

Looking for the classic version? See Jabal Moussa: Roman Stairs & Village Lunch.

07:30–17:30Active walkingAll yearBest for young & active, friends
From $270 per vehicle

The day

  1. 07:30

    Depart Beirut

  2. 09:00–13:00

    Jabal Moussa summit crossing

    About four hours with a reserve guide, ending on the steep Hadrian's incline

    A guided crossing of Jabal Moussa from Qehmez to Mchati: the old cistern of Bir el Masbek, the 1,600 m summit of Qornet el Mzar with its Roman temple ruins, the Yahchouch cross over the Adonis valley, the abandoned houses of El-Byut and Hadrian's inscriptions on the steep way down.

  3. 13:15–15:00

    Mchati

    Late home-cooked lunch in a village house

    A home-cooked lunch in a village house at the foot of the Roman Stairs, booked through the reserve.

  4. 17:30

    Back in Beirut (approx.)

Estimated price

Based on the 10-hour rate, the same rate you will see when you book.

  • Honda Odyssey 7 seater

    Up to 6 passengers

    $300

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  • Hyundai H1 Van

    Up to 10 passengers

    $280

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  • Minibus Rosa Mitsubishi

    Up to 20 passengers

    $270

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  • Mini Pullman Bus

    Up to 32 passengers

    $400

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Transport only: vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Entry fees, tastings, food and guides are paid on site. Final price confirmed when you book.

Good to know

  • Paid on site: Jabal Moussa summit crossing (reserve entry fee)
  • Worth booking ahead: Jabal Moussa summit crossing: Reserve guide; Mchati: Home-cooked lunch, through the reserve
  • Season: All year
  • Walking: Active walking
  • Confirmed when you book: opening days and hours, guides and the lunch table. They can change at short notice, so we check them for your date.

Make it yours

  • Rain or snow on the summit: Walk the Qornet el Deir loop and the Roman Stairs instead
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