Hsarat – Bjerrine to Hbaline sunset hike

HSARAT – BJERRINE to HBALINE SUNSET HIKE with Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers.

We are going to an historic area, to an abandoned village in Bjerrine, It’s wonderful!!!
The ruins at Bjerrine village (the Ghost village) are from a prehistoric empire that has been on top of the mountain as Bcheale fortress in Batroun. Wow!!!

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION :

Hsarat-Bjerrine-Hbaline / Byblos / Mount Lebanon – 250 -480 meters above sea level,37 km from Beirut.

WHEN : Saturday, May 04, 2024

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal El Dib @ 2:00 PM
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/…/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib
Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 1:45 PM

FEES:

17 $ /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 15%. (15 $/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 15% discount (15$ per person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 12$ /person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

First, we will visit Hsarat village and a quick visit to Deir Mar Youhanna (St. John).
We will hike together in one group along a downhill and uphill easy path.
We will walk down from Hsarat to Bjerrine (the Ghost Village) then to Hbaline.
We will get to walk along the mountain on a Phoenician track overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach breathtaking views exposed to the sun.
The track is not hard. The walk will be around 2.3 – 3hrs., will visit on our way to “Old St Jhon Church” at Al- Shir. The views are spectacular every step of the way, till we get to Bjerrine Village.
It’s an abandoned old village that sits on Dahr El Batha. It was once a beautiful village, famous for its vegetation with a plentiful supply of water from deep wells.
We will visit the old church of” Mar Elias” and will walk among many ancient ruins and caves dating from the Canaanite, Phoenician and Roman eras and pass by abandoned houses, mills, and wells.
From there will take the easy uphill trail to Hbaline, to visit the village. There will discover great landmarks where we will take some magical photos.
This sunset hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit, a flashlight, water, a cap, and sunglasses. 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.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

Please Call 03 422 493 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.