Kfarmatta, Fizer hike

Kfarmatta Fall is a true mosaic of nature, culture, and impressive landscapes. The view is mesmerizing where we will pass through a naturally-made fissure between two rocks (Al-Fuzer), and walk through the Kfar Matta farm!

HIKE LOCATION :

Kfarmatta/Aley/ In Mount Lebanon

750-200 meters above sea level.
32 km from Beirut.

WHEN :

Saturday, December 14, 2024

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal El Dib, @ 7:30 AM.
Driving directions to Saint Abda Church: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:45 AM

FEES:

20 $ including 🚌 transport, professional guides, local guide, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.
Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (18$/person)
Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (18$/ per person).
Optional transportation by your own 🚗 vehicles 15 $/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

This time we are heading to discover a beautiful village located in Aley District, altitude 700m, 32 km away from Beirut, KFARMATTA, famous for its natural rock fissure called Fizr and its breathtaking scenery overlooking Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea.

The word “Kfar” means town in Latin and the word “Matta” is Matthew’s Monastery. The village dates back to 1300 B.C; we will visit the ruins of a vintage Silk factory, since 1860, where we will hike through the scenery of green and autumn-colored leaves!
From there, we’ll pass by the village till we take an agricultural trail full of olive, orange, and pine trees. We’ll cross on our way to beautiful old mills and we’ll pass by a river-related to Damour river. Our trail will lead us to the famous Al Fizr naturally-formed rock fissure and we’ll continue up till we reach the end of the trail.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.

Kfarmatta is a wonderful place for hiking; our hike will be divided into 2 levels:

LEVEL 4 (approx.7 km) is downhill and straight beautiful trail. Will start from a piazza at 280 meters’ elevation. We will experience the fascinating Lebanese wild nature with its colorful trees and herbs, chirping birds, fresh breeze, and rushing water. The scenery is really beyond description. We will have enough time for meditation, photo shooting and fun. We will have lunch together beside the river, rest a bit, and then continue to Al Fizr.
Level 5 (approx.12 km) The extra part of that trail is Downhill at the beginning, will start from Kfarmatta village at 600 meters’ elevation and take a trail between the old olive trees.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy 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.
==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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