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SUMMARY:New Trail – Jabal Turbol (Phoenician Mountain) Hike
DESCRIPTION:New Trail – JABAL TURBOL (Phoenician Mountain) HIKE\nWe are going to a new area\, to an amazing old village in Jabla Turbol\, It’s wonderful!!!\nThe ruins Turbul village are from a prehistoric empire that has been on top of the mountain as Bcheale fortress in Batroun. Wow!!! \nHIKE LOCATION :\nJabal Turbol / Tripoly / Zgharta District\n============== 680 meters above sea level\n8 km from Tripoly. \nWHEN :\nSaturday\, November 14\, 2026 \nENCOUNTER PLACE :\nMar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge\, Jal El Dib\, @ 7:30 AM. \nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \n  \nFEES:\n29 $ including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (Certified Tour Operator)\, coffee\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (25$/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.\nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15 $/person. \nDESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\nFirst\, we will visit Turbol village and a quick visit to the residence of Jean Obeid. \nWe will hike together in one group around 10 Km along an easy path.\nWe will get to walk along the mountain on a Phoenician track overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea\, Palm’s Island\, Oyoun El-Samak\, Lazkieh and Tartous in Syria\, reach breathtaking views exposed to the sun.\n🌿🥾 The track is not hard. The walk will be around 3.3 – 4hrs.\, will visit on our way to “Old Turbol Church” at the village. The views are spectacular every step of the way\, till we get to Turbol Woods. \nIt’s an old village have many ancient ruins and caves dating from the Canaanite\, Phoenician and Roman eras. It was once a beautiful village\, famous for its vegetation with a plentiful supply of water from deep wells.\nThere will discover great landmarks where we will take some magical photos.\nThis hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime. \nWHAT TO TAKE:\nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \nFOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
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SUMMARY:Hiking at JABAL MOUSSA (The Golden Mountain)
DESCRIPTION:Hiking at JABAL MOUSSA (The Golden Mountain) \nReady for a great 🌿 experience ⛰ Jabal Moussa is a national treasure filled with 🏛 historical and 🏺 natural wealth!!!\nThis hike will be in Ftouh Keserwan\, you will have many reasons to keep your 📷 cameras handy. From the ⏳moment you start hiking until the moment you stop\, there will be 🌫️ scenes you’ll want to cherish forever. Will walk to reach the great 🍂🍁🍂 Iron Oak forest at Jabal Moussa”Al-Ozor” \n📌 HIKE LOCATION : Jabal Moussa/Keserwan/In Maten\n============== 1400-1600 meters above sea level\, 43 km from Beirut. \n⏳WHEN : Sunday\, November 15\, 2026\n======= \n🕢 ENCOUNTER PLACE :\n================= \nSaint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge\, Jal El Dib @ 7:30 AM\nDriving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \n💰 FEES:\n======\n29 $ including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (Certified Tour Operator)\, coffee\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (25$/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip.\nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15 $/person.\nThere is a 4$ extra entrance fees to Jabal Moussa Reserve. For under 16 years the entrance fee is 2$. \n📜 DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\n========================\nA walk through the Mountain!!!\n⛰Jabal Moussa is a warm and glorious 🌫️ paradise in 🍂🍁🍂 autumn\, it became a natural reserve\, it covers an area of 6500 hectares at an altitude ranging between 350 meters and 1750 meters. The main villages are Qehmez\, Nahr el Dahab\, Yahchouch\, Ghbale\, Aabre and Chouwan.\nThe Jabal Moussa biosphere reserve presents a rich diversity of 🌳🌴 flora and fauna. At least 350 flora species are found in the reserve\, and it’s a Global Important 🦩 Bird Area (IBA) as per Bird Life International criteria. \nJabal Moussa is renowned for the unspoiled 🏺 historic Adonis Valley with its ancient agricultural terraces and 🥾trails that date back to 🏛 Roman times. The valley features rivers and streams\, mixed forests with oak\, pine and 🫒 olive groves and many important plant species. \n🌿🥾 This is a short trail of just 10 km. It will start from the village of Qehmez. It’s an easy and beautiful 🚶 walk. We will walk for about an hour to reach the great golden 🍂🍁🍂 Iron Oak forests there\, called”Al-Ozor.” From Baydar El-Shawk\, you will continue along a trail leading to an old well\, then to the ✝️ Cross site. You will also be able to 👓 see rare views particular to this altitude terrain\, which are truly impressive. Afterwards\, we will go to⛰ Qornel el Mzaar\, where the 🔭 scenery is really beyond description\, crossing old villages straight to Qehmez village.\nDon’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest! \n🎒 WHAT TO TAKE:\n============== \nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \n☎️ FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\n========================= \nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
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SUMMARY:Hiking Dhour El Chweir – El Chweir – Khenchara
DESCRIPTION:Hiking at Dhour El Chweir – El Chweir – Khenchara\nDhour El Choueir (summit of a mountain) is a typical Lebanese town with old caves\, mills\, ancient bridges\, water springs\, and an old souk with stone-paved passages\, and beautiful houses with old traditional arches. It lies slightly north of the main Beirut – Damascus highway. It overlooks the city of Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea. \nHIKE LOCATION :\nDhour el Choueir – Khenchara /Maten/ Mount Lebanon\n1250 meters above sea level\, 30 km from Beirut.\nKhenchara village (St. John Monastery) \nWHEN :\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026 \nENCOUNTER PLACE :\nMar Maroun Church Parking\, Dora @ 7:30 AM \nDriving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \nFEES:\n29 $ including  transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides (Certified Tour Operator)\, coffee\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\n25 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (25$/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip. \nOptional transportation by your own  vehicles 15 $/person\nOptional There is an extra 200.000LL entrance fee to the Old printing press. \nDESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\nIt is one of Mount Lebanon’s favored summer resorts. Dhour El-Choueir is important for its August yearly carnival\, honoring Lebanon’s emigrants.\nThe Greek Catholic monk Abd Allah Zakhir set up an Arabic language printing press using movable type at the monastery of Saint John at Choueir\, the first homemade press in Lebanon. He personally cut the type molds and did the founding of the elegant typeface. He created the first true Arabic script type in the Middle East. The first book off the Zakhir press was printed in 1734; this press continued to be used until 1899. \nIt is the birthplace of Anton Saadeh who founded the Syrian Social Nationalist Party and of Tanios Bou-Nader Khneisser\, the father of the Sword & Shield Folkloric Dance.\nIt will be our destination for this journey. Will start from the main square of Dhour Choueir and end at St. John Monastery Khenchara. \nHIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous \nLevel 4 plus: (11 km) is a moderate hike. Starting from the village where you can have a stroll in the narrow passageways and contemplate the old houses and ancient arches\, you will pass by three water springs like Ain Al-Khassis. From there\, you will continue further along a picturesque trail and cross Mgharit el Za3im Cave of Antoun Saadeh\, a water source of Ain el Hanout and Hirch Khinchara. Then we will head to St. John Monastery in Khenchara to buy wine\, and meet the monks. \nLEVEL 2 is the same\, but it will just be a visit to all the beautiful sights there like a tour.\nWe will have time to rest in the stunning nature of St. John Monastery before walking back to our bus and continuing back home. \nWHAT TO TAKE:\nHealthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \nFOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\nPlease Call 03 422 493 and send an SMS or WhatsApp to mention your name\, surname\, and the event you wish to join us on.
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SUMMARY:Hiking Trip to AMMOUAA – EZER Golden Forest
DESCRIPTION:Hiking Trip to AMMOUAA – EZER Golden Forest\nThis hike in Ammouaa belongs to North Lebanon\, is one of the highlights of a visit to Lebanon where the scenery is really beyond description.\nWe will enjoy a hike with a special combination: Ammouaa Reserve- Fneydik\, a trail of our ancestors\, perfect weather conditions and beautiful peaceful scenery. \nHIKE LOCATION :\nQobbayat – Ammouaa/ Akkar Districts/North\n1300 to 1600 meters above sea level\, 120 km from Beirut. \nWHEN :\nWHEN: Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 \nENCOUNTER PLACE :\nMar Maroun Church Parking\, Dora @ 7:30 AM \nDriving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/\nOr Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg.\, Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM \nFEES:\n29 $ including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman)\, professional guides Certified Tour Operator)\, coffee\, 5 minutes of warming up\, stretching\, and pictures.\n20 years old and younger will have a discount of 20%. (25$/person)\nEvery 4 coupons can be exchanged for a free hiking trip. \nOptional transportation by your own vehicles 15$/person \nThere is a 100.000 LL extra entrance fee to the reserve. \n  \nDESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:\nAmmouaa is combined with different forests\, like junipers\, hairy oaks\, cypresses\, cedars\, and Cilician firs. The forest of hairy oaks is to be counted among the most beautiful forests in the world.\nAmmouaa or Qammoua Nature Reserve is considered the most important forest region of Lebanon and an important tourist center\, lies in a splendidly beautiful area\, and protects one of the largest cedar forests in North Lebanon. All info and description of the forest will be described on site. \nHIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy\, 4 to 6 for intermediate\, 7 to 9 for strenuous.\nOur hike will be divided into 2 levels: \nLevel 4\, mostly it’s easy down and beautiful trail\, it’s just amazing walking between different forests. The stunning mountainous landscape\, with cedars seemingly defying gravity and growing on extremely vertical slopes\, is impressive. You will also be able to see Ammouaa camp and rare flowers particular to this high-altitude terrain. \nLevel 5\, is the same but will cross the Ammouaa camp walking. Rest stops are minimal. The scenery is great\, for both levels Will take our lunch under one of these trees (Ozor Tree) where the trees reach the sky. \nOn our way back to Beirut\, we may stop in Batroun to drink fresh Lemonade. \nWHAT TO TAKE:\nHealthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits\, lunch\, water\, cap\, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.\n==There will be a breakfast stop along the way== \nFOR RESERVATION AND INFO:\nPlease Call 03 422 493 and by sending SMS\, or WhatsApp mentions your name\, surname and the event you wish to join us on.
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