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Trip 658: New Trail from Balo3 Bal3a to Chatine and Douma


📍 New Year, New Trail: Hike from Balaa to Douma!

🗓 Sunday, January 4, 2026

We’re kicking off the year with a completely new trail and you’re invited!
Starting from the jaw-dropping Balou3 Balaa Sinkhole, we’ll hike past snowy landscapes, flowing springs, and ancient villages – ending our journey in the charming town of Douma.

🏞️ Expect:
✔️ Stunning mountain views
✔️ Natural springs all along the way
✔️ Snow-covered trails ❄️
✔️ A rewarding 9KM hike through untouched beauty

🔸 Trail level: Medium (short ascent at the start)
🔸 Start point: Met7af – 7:00 AM
🔸 Fees: $20 – transport + guidance
🔸 Breakfast stop included!

Spots are limited. Start your 2026 with adventure! 🌲
📩 DM to book or message us on WhatsApp 03876112

#FootprintsNatureClub #LebanonHiking #BalaaSinkhole #DoumaVillage #HikingLebanon #NewTrailNewYear #WinterHike

 

📍 عام جديد، مسار جديد: من بالوع بلعة إلى دوما!

🗓 الأحد 4 كانون الثاني 2026

نفتتح عامنا الجديد بمغامرة على مسار طبيعي جديد كليًا، ونرحّب بانضمامكم إلينا!
نبدأ من المعلم الطبيعي المذهل بالوع بلعة، مرورًا بمشاهد طبيعية خلابة وينابيع مياه نقية، ونختتم رحلتنا في دوما، إحدى أجمل قرى لبنان.

🏞️ ما الذي ينتظركم؟
✔️ مناظر جبلية آسرة
✔️ ينابيع مياه طبيعية على طول المسار
✔️ ثلوج الشتاء تضيف سحرًا خاصًا ❄️
✔️ مسار بطول 9 كلم عبر طبيعة لبنان البكر

🔸 مستوى المسار: متوسط (صعود في البداية)
🔸 نقطة الانطلاق: الساعة 7:00 صباحًا من المتحف
🔸 الرسوم: 20$ – تشمل النقل والإرشاد
🔸 توقف للفطور ضمن البرنامج

ابدأوا عامكم الجديد بالانغماس في الطبيعة والمغامرة! 🌲
📩 للحجز، تواصلوا معنا عبر الرسائل أو الواتساب 03876112

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Must Have

The normal hiking gear that you can find on our website in the page "How to Prepare?".

Your personal insurance.

Cost Fees

The trip's fees will be 20$, covering:
  • Transportation from and back to Beirut
  • Cost of the guides

Gathering Place & Time

Our gathering will be at the traffic lights on the crossroad of the General Security building الأمن العام and El-Mathaf المتحف region in Beirut. You can park in the parking nearby starting 7:00 AM...

We will start on Sunday 04 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 AM.
The bus will move at 07:35 AM.
We will stop for breakfast on the way. We might be obliged to do some modifications to the plans as needed during the trips.
We will finish on Sunday 04 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 PM.

Hikers' Tips
  • 01

    Be Kind to Yourself

    KNOW YOUR ABILITIES; CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE HIKE.

  • 02

    Be a Lightweight

    THE LESS YOU CARRY, THE MORE ENJOYABLE THE HIKE.

  • 03

    Avoid Huffing and Puffing

    IF YOU CAN TALK WHILE YOU ARE WALKING, YOU ARE WALKING THE PERFECT SPEED.

  • 04

    Take a Break

    TAKE A TEN MINUTE BREAK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY HOUR.

  • 05

    No Food, No Fuel, No Fun

    DRINK FREQUENTLY AND EAT OFTEN.