This classic Sea to Summit route in Lebanon starts at sea level on the Mediterranean coast in Chekka and ascends continuously up to the highest point in the country and the Levant, the summit of Qornet es Sawda (3,088m).
The route traverses varied terrain, starting on coastal tarmac, pushing through steep elevation gains, and finishing along exposed mountain ridges and rocky trails in North Lebanon to reach the summit monument.
Start Point: Mediterranean Sea coast, Chekka, Lebanon.
Finish Point: Summit monument of Qornet es Sawda (3,088m).
Comments
Route: Chekka to Qornet es Sawda (Sea to Summit)
Elapsed Time: 14 hours, 52 minutes
Athlete: Hadi Al Achkar
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Continuous solo speed attempt starting from sea level at Chekka and finishing at the Qornet es Sawda summit monument. Verified Strava GPS track and time-stamped route photos attached for full verification.