Lebanon Traveler

Sun 01

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Bisri hike

Hike through the Bisri, Sidon caza in south Lebanon visiting a temple in the historical ruins of Eshmoun and passing through Bisri village before visiting the historical Joun monastery Deir al Mokhales. Walk the valley along the Awwali river bank, cross by water streams, traverse tall tree forests, and admire breathtaki­ng views. Meeting point Mar Maroun Church, Dora. LL35,000. Dale Corazon

World wetland day

To mark World Wetland Day (Feb 2), raising public awareness on the value and benefits of wetlands, Beyond Byblos hike through Kfarzabad in the Bekaa. Meeting point Sodeco Square. Ll39,000.beyond Byblos

Qteleh

At only 30km from Beirut Qteleh in Baabda is a tranquil countrysid­e escape. Level 2 hikers (5km, 400-600m) will see pinewoods and old bridges in Lamartine valley, level 5 hikers (11km, 400-1000m) will see Delbeh spring and enjoy monastic nostalgia. Meeting point Sagesse (Hikmeh School), Achrafieh. LL40,000, LL70,000 married couples, LL35,000 students, LL30,000 under 18s. Hiking trips are every Sun; check libantrek. com for updated schedule. Libantrek

Falougha hike

A moderate level 14km hike through the Mount Lebanon area of Falougha. Meeting point ALFA, Furn el Chebbak. LL35,000. Born2hike

Invading the white

A day snowshoein­g amongst the Tannourine Reserve’s Cedars with plenty of stops for igloo building and snow battles. Meeting point Downtown, facing Virgin. LL60,000 including lunch and transport. Decouvre LB

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