24 Oct 2025

Weekend - Azour Machmouche Overnight - Azour

  • Azour Machmouche Overnight

    This time, we’re heading south to the Jezzine District, one of Lebanon’s finest summer destinations. At 950m altitude, its villages are surrounded by lush pine forests and orchards, offering a refreshing escape.

    In Machmouche, once the main seat of the Maronite bishopric, we’ll visit an impressive 18th-century monastery. The area also preserves traces of a Byzantine settlement with its remarkable man-made lake, supplied by the Litani River through a 16 km tunnel.

    Our retreat will be at Blue Jay Valley, an eco-friendly bed and breakfast nestled in a green valley under starry skies. The site features cozy tents and bungalows with outdoor terraces, an indoor and outdoor restaurant with panoramic views, and the opportunity to purchase homemade products from locals. Evenings will be filled with authentic food and a warm bonfire atmosphere.

    Saturday Hikes
    • Level 6 (14 km): From Deir Machmouche, passing Bteddine, Azour, and Aytoule, before reaching Qattine and its historic monastery. The trail crosses pine forests, waterways, and Ain el Zarka pond.
    • Level 3 (7 km): A lighter version of the same trail, starting from Azour and joining the group at Qattine.

    On our way back, we’ll also stop at B. Balady, a local initiative led by landmine survivors who work in poultry farming, beekeeping, and herb cultivation — a moving story of resilience and community strength.

    This weekend blends history, culture, nature, and eco-hospitality for an unforgettable experience in the south.

    WHERE: Azour - Machmouche - Qattine
    In the region of Jezzine
    80 Km from Beirut
    800 meters above sea level.

    WHEN: Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25/ last day for reservation for the weekend participants is Monday, October 20.

    MEETING PLACE: 1PM on Friday in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx)

    PRICE:
    - For weekend 120$ per person including transport, guides, insurance, accommodation & two meals

    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:
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    REGULATIONS & PAYMENT RATES:
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    COLLABORATION:
    “LIA Assurex” is the exclusive insurance sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Best regards,
    Vamos Todos
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