Stage 6 of the Lebanon Mountain Trail covers 18.7 km from Tannourine el Faouqa to Aaqoura, with 1,032 m of ascent and 876 m of descent. The highest point is 2,076 m. Allow about 7.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Convent guesthouse of the Sisters of the Holy Family in Aaqoura village, listed by the LMTA for sections 10 and 11; meals, Wi-Fi and laundry. The section ends on the road about 2 km east of the village.
Eco guesthouse on an organic farm in Majdel el Aaqoura, listed by the LMTA for sections 10 to 12; meals, Wi-Fi and private showers. Book through its website or by phone.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed in a map or guide listing" appear on OpenStreetMap or a trail guide, but could not be confirmed on their own website or on the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association's list. Most places are small family guesthouses or convent guesthouses with dinner and breakfast, listed by the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association. Book a few days ahead, confirm by phone, and pay in cash (usually US dollars).
Emergency: ambulance 140, police 112, Civil Defence 125. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.