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Hiking Trip to Jabal al arbaenn – جبل الأربعين
May 12 @ 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
$19
Hiking Trip to JABAL AL-ARBAEEN – (جبل الأربعين) with DALE CORAZON-LEBANON EXPLORERS
Hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Jabal Al-Arbaeen hike event is unimaginable; A must-visit place! when you feel you are above the clouds.
A strange combination of panoramic spots towards Sfireeh, Qornet es-Sawda, Ehden, and Akkar. The coast is within view.
HIKE LOCATION :
Jabal Al-Arbaeen / Syr El-Donniyeh / In the North
1550 – 1700 meters above sea level
WHEN :
Sunday, May 12, 2024
ENCOUNTER PLACE :
Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM
Driving directions to Mar Maroun https://dalecorazon.com/contact/
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:10 AM
FEES:
19 $ /person or equivalent including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (17.5 $/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (17$ per person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicle 15 $/person
Optional, there is a ….LL Extra Entrance fee to the Swing.
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
If archeology and history are of interest to you, the Syr El-Donniyeh region offers you a little-known site of great value.
The stunning lookout spot on (جبل الأربعين) Mount Al-Arbayin. The “40 martyrs” mountain was named following a 13th-century battle between the Crusaders and Salaheddin El-Ayoubi. It’s one of the Al-Makmel mountain series, which rises 2000 meters above sea level.
It’s one of the most beautiful hikes that will leave wonderful pictures in your memory. There is the HIGHEST SWING IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
HIKING LEVEL:
1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.
Our hike will be divided into 3 levels:
LEVEL 3 (Approx. 1hr.) It’s a tour and visit to the suspension bridge and the swing.
LEVEL 4 (Approx. 2.5 hr. around 7 Km) It’s a loop trail, it will be an easy walk: the first part is uphill, the next one is at a hilltop overlooking great views. The lunch will be there on the top then downhill to the bridge where we will get back to the bus. In this hike, we will have many reasons to keep our cameras handy. From the moment we start hiking until the moment we stop, there will be scenes that we want to cherish forever.
LEVEL 5 (Approx. 3.5 hr. around 12 Km) The stunning mountainous landscape, with the bridge and the swing seemingly defying gravity on extremely vertical slopes, is impressive. The path is like level 4 with an extra 1 hour ascending and descending an exciting trail that requires more physical effort. The trail about ends up at 1750m. We won’t have rest breaks as level 4.
This magnificent location makes that destination one of the best in Lebanon.
On our way back to Beirut, we may stop in Batroun to drink freshly squeezed Lemonade.
WHAT TO TAKE:
Healthy 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.
There will be a breakfast stop along the way.
FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:
Please Call 961 03 422 493 and send an SMS or WhatsApp to mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.