LMT Section 1A: From Andket to El Qobayat

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LMT Section 1A: From Andket to El Qobayat

This trail takes you from Andket to El Qobayat. Its level of difficulty is moderate.
Total ascent: 400m, Total descent: 375m.

Steps & Interest Points

Start of the trail in Andket town

Trail starts in Andket town on the main road from the village square. Walk through the town southeast and take the dirt road downhill then a path towards the valley floor that will lead you to a water canal south of Ouadi Oudine.

Oudine Valley

Into the forest

Continue on a footpath leading uphill along the stream until you enter a forest of pine and oak. Walk along a dirt road leaving another one that crosses to your right the stream. Continue left uphill until you reach a narrow trail that runs through a dense pine forest.

To the Carmelite monastery

From there, walk towards the paved road until you reach a restaurant. Then, take the dirt road to the left and walk downhill to the main el Qobayat paved road. Continue one kilometer north, and then turn left to reach the Carmelite monastery (Les Demeures) where this section ends.

Les Demeures

A monastery and eco lodges

Cross the stream to the right-hand side of the valley and walk down an uncleared path until you reach another dirt road that leads to the Monastery of Saint Elias at Nabaa el Charqi (east spring). From this point, walk along the paved road and then take the dirt road on your left.
Further on, take another dirt road to your left and start a hard climb to the top of the hill under the electricity poles towards a concrete water reservoir where you will arrive near “Jabalna” Eco Lodge.