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Qalamoun Mountains Trek and Campcraft

Seven days of supervised hiking and campcraft in the Qalamoun range north of Damascus, camping at fixed sites.

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  • Source last examined: 16 October 2026
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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

Seven days of supervised hiking and campcraft in the Qalamoun range north of Damascus, camping at fixed sites.

What you will get out of it

Map and compass work, pitching and weatherproofing tents, cooking on a camp stove, Leave No Trace principles, and recognising the mountain's plants and wildlife.

The programme

Days 1-2: kit checks, navigation and camp set-up. Days 3-5: guided day hikes between fixed camps. Days 6-7: a two-night expedition and a trail clean-up.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 16 to 24 resident in Syria
Ages
from 16 years
Duration
Seven days, full time
Schedule
Daily, 07:00 to 17:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 5 April 2027
Ends
Sunday 11 April 2027
Meeting point
Old-city meeting point, Bab Touma, Damascus

Before you come

What to bring
Sturdy boots, sun protection, a refillable water bottle and a hat. A full kit list is issued on acceptance.
Safety requirements
All routes are walked by the supervising guide beforehand. No participant leaves the group, and the group carries a first-aid kit and a means of calling for help.
Accessibility
Narrow cobbled lanes and historic thresholds; the workshop itself is step-free.

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Source: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/sy — checked 16 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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