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Route: Lebanon Sea to Summit (Chekka to Qornet es Sawda)

Submitted by HadyTheBady on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 03:36am
Location
Lebanon
Distance
65.4 km
Vertical Gain
3,749 m
Description

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).

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Gpx file of sea to summit .gpx5.93 MB

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HadyTheBady
Sat, 08/15/2026 - 01:46pm

Route: Chekka to Qornet es Sawda (Sea to Summit)
Elapsed Time: 14 hours, 52 minutes
Athlete: Hadi Al Achkar

Details: 
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.