Qornet Al-Ribaz – Qilaa El-Borj – Jouwar SUNSET HIKE

Qornet Al-Ribaz – Qilaa El-Borj – Jouwar SUNSET HIKE

Qilaa El-Borj is a national treasure filled with historical and natural wealth

We invite you to a relaxing sunset hike at Jouwar Tannourine this Saturday 31th of August.
We are going to a new territory, to a higher site… It’s wonderful
Will pass through peaks, giving the impression of being in the sky.

SUNSET HIKE LOCATION :

Tannourine Fawqa / Batroun / In the North
1800 to 1900 meters above sea level.
90 km from Beirut.

WHEN :

Saturday, August 31, 2024

ENCOUNTER PLACE :

Mar Abda Church parking facing the New bridge, Jal El Dib, @ 2:30 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 @ 2:15 PM

FEES:

20 $ /person including transport (comfortable air-conditioned Pullman), Bonfire, professional guides, 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 $ /person).
Optional transportation by your own vehicles 14 $ /person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

The hike will take place at ‘’ El-Jouwar’’, Tannourine El Fawqa. We will have many reasons to keep our cameras handy, there will be scenes to cherish forever.
The impressive remains of a Phoenician – Roman temple and old village built on ancient foundations still dominate the scene, giving a view over Tannourine.

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

Level 4 (5.5 KM – 2.3 Hours approx.) is an easy and pleasing trail. We will start from “Qilaa El-Borj”, and discover one of the treasures of Lebanon. The trail passes through “Sikket Al Sham”, an ancient road that was used to join the coast to the Bekaa Valley, to Damascus, and then to El-Jouwar with an uphill and downhill trail for about 50 m only where an amazing forest rich in flora and fauna exists.
Then we will continue the second part of our path of 1 km, crossing many ruins of old houses and Hadrian’s inscriptions till we arrive at an upper top view of Tannourine, Kfour el-Arbe, Niha, Batriarkiie Cedars, and Nahr El-Jawz at Qornet El-Ribaz. There we will enjoy the fresh air and watch the beautiful summer sunset. The stunning mountainous landscape, with extremely vertical slopes, is impressive. The scenery is just great. We will come back by another straight trail.

After finishing the trail, we will gather near a bonfire at Qilaa El Borj Phoenician temple and we will have the opportunity to taste and eat manaqish 3a saj prepared by local villagers.
This sunset hike is not to be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Don’t let any adventure go by untried. Live your life to the fullest!

WHAT TO TAKE:

Healthy snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruit, 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 SMS, or WhatsApp mentions your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.