Ras el-Matn, also spelled as Ras el-Metn or Ra's al-Matn (Standard Arabic: رأس المتن), is a Lebanese town and municipality in the Baabda District of Mount Lebanon Governorate stretching over 1,300 hectares (13 km² - 5 mi²). The town has a population of nearly 11,000 inhabitants who are Druze.

The name literally translates "top" (ras) of "the mountain" (el-matn). It describes the town's location as being perched on top of the shoulder of Mount Lebanon. It is well known for the abundance of pine trees there.

Ras el-Matn is a town in Lebanon located on the western steep slopes of Mount Lebanon, in the upper Matn (al-Matn al-A'la) section at varying elevation between 800 and 1000 m above sea level. It's known for its panoramic views and pine trees and its location giving a view to the western sections of el-Matn and the Mediterranean Sea. From its heights one can look out across the valley to the towns of Dhour Chweir, Baabdat, Broumana and Beit Mery

The town is 29 kilometers (18.0206 mi) away from the Lebanese capital city Beirut. All roads leading to the town traverse unspoiled landscape of pine-clad hills and rivers, such as the Jaramani river along the Monteverdi road.

There are several possible routes to Ras el Matn:

The town has a population of nearly 10,000 inhabitants who are Druze. This villages is notable for its sense of civic pride.

In the municipal Lebanese elections of 2004, it accounted 7149 registered voters of which 4279 actual voters.

Ras el-Matn has two schools, one public school and one private school. 391 students are schooled in the public institution, and 68 are schooled in the private one.