Lebanon Mountain Trail Association

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16/11/2023 - 5:44pm

The Lebanon Mountain Trail Association was established on 31 October 2007.
The objectives of the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association are to:•  Develop, maintain and protect the Lebanon Mountain Trail•  Establish side trails on the Lebanon Mountain Trail•  Protect the natural, cultural and architectural heritage and landmarks near the trail•  Enhance economic opportunities by promoting responsible tourism The LMTA The
The Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) is the first long-distance hiking trail in Lebanon. It extends from Andqet in the north of Lebanon to Marjaayoun in the south, a 470-km path that crosses 79 towns and villages, 600-2,000 meters above sea level. The LMT showcases the natural beauty and cultural wealth of Lebanon's mountains and brings communities closer together. The trail is also an economic lifeline as it supports a network of tourism providers and activities in remote mountain areas. Every year, more than 25,000 visitors walk on the LMT including Lebanese and foreign hikers.

Acronym: 
LMTA
Organisation Type: 
Local Civil Society Organisation
Founding Year: 
2007
Country of Origin: 
LB
Scope: 
International
Country/ies of Operation: 
Lebanon
Intervention Sector(s): 
Advocacy & Awareness
Culture
Development
Education
Environment
Contact person's position: 
Executive Director
Contact person's email: 
Contact person's phone number: 
N/A
Address: 
Ghaleb Center Building
Sacré Coeur Hospital Street
Baabda , Mount Lebanon
Lebanon
Phone: +9615955302
Fax: +9615955303
Mount Lebanon LB
Baabda
Lebanon
LB
City: 
Baabda
Street: 
Sacré Coeur Hospital Street
Phone: 
+9615955302
Fax: 
+9615955303
Contact person's name: 
Omar Sakr
Partnerships: 
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In the frame of the project “Emergence of the first trail network from the Mediterranean” (funded by AFD) centered around hiking tourism, the LMTA is seeking the professional services of consultants to conduct a comprehensive sectoral diagnosis.

The sectoral diagnosis will target rural tourism, cultural heritage preservation, environmental conservation &
climate change to identify the most pressing needs within these sectors in targeted areas along the LMT.

Thursday, 15 February 2024
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The Lebanon Mountain Trail Association is mandated to preserve the Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT), Lebanon’s first long distance hiking trail which stretches 470 km North to South Lebanon.
The Association’s mission is to maintain, protect and develop the LMT to help people access, enjoy and protect this National Trail while bringing opportunities for economic development to remote & rural areas along the trail.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022
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