16 Nov 2025

Hiking Trip - Zeaitre Hike - Keserwan District

  • Discovering Zeaitre: A Hidden Gem of Ftouh Keserwan

    We will be visiting a small but remarkably beautiful village. Zeaitre is a unique village located in Ftouh Keserwan. The name is derived from “Berkit Zeaiter,” which refers to the Zeaiter pond that once existed in the village. Another explanation for the name is the abundance of wild “Zaatar” found in the surrounding nature.

    Standing at 750 meters above sea level and only 42 kilometers from Beirut, Zeaitre is a year-round destination. It is also the hometown of André and Jean Saade, the famous Lebanese wrestlers.

    The municipality has done a wonderful job maintaining the village’s ecosystem, creating hiking trails, and preserving its archaeological sites.

    Our hike will lead us past ancient oak trees, some between 300 and 900 years old, as well as ancient churches, Roman ruins, and old Ottoman trails that once linked villages.
    This small village boasts more than 12 kilometers of trails. You will be pleasantly surprised by the many ecotourism sites and natural beauty that can be discovered in such a compact area, including our brand-new Eco-Cultural Trail, developed in cooperation with the German Embassy. Along the way, we will pass by Vamos Todos campsite, where participants can take a short break and enjoy a coffee before continuing on the trails.

    We will start our day with a breakfast prepared by local residents.
    The hike will be divided into two levels:
    • Level 4: Approximately 8 km, with some uphill and downhill sections.
    • Level 2: Approximately 3 km. This is an easier trail leading to the Roman Stairs.

    During the hike, we will pass and have a coffee at the vamos todos campsite

    Once the hike is complete, both groups will gather in a beautiful spot to enjoy homemade food prepared by the housewives of Zeaitre, at a restored 250-year-old Lebanese house featuring traditional wooden ceilings.

    WHERE: Zeaitre / Ftouh Keserwan
    42 km from Beirut
    750m above sea level

    WHEN: Sunday, November 16

    MEETING TIME: 8:00 AM. Departure at 8:15 AM sharp.

    MEETING PLACE: Parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx).
    There will be a breakfast stop along the way.

    PRICE: $65 per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch.
    $30 without lunch
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/blocks/2/outdoors-experiences

    RESERVATION:
    Available daily from 8 am to 5 pm at +961 3 917190 or +961 79 115001. For faster response, please send an SMS or WhatsApp with your name, surname, Lebanese phone number (if available), email, address and event you'd like to attend.

    WHAT TO BRING:
    Please visit this link: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/Homepage.aspx#section-equipmentneeded

    REGULATIONS & PAYMENT RATES:
    Please refer to this link: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/Homepage.aspx#section-regulations

    COLLABORATION:
    “LIA Assurex” is the exclusive insurance sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Best regards,
    Vamos Todos
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