Attractions
Zaarour Ski Resort, Zaarour
10.7 km
Zaarour Club or Zaarour ski resort is the closest one to Beirut and offers several outdoors winter activities in addition to downhill skiing. The slopes are North-facing offering excellent quality of snow and the view is simply stunning as it faces the famous Valley of the Skulls and Mount Sannine. The snow is meticulously groomed and safety is a top priority at the resort.
Slopes are served by 4 chairlifts and 2 carpet lifts for children and beginners.
Fees: Ski passes range from LL35000 to LL70000
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Baskinta - Chakhroub, Qanat Bakish
14.2 km
Pack your backpacks with lunch, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. There is no need to describe the beauty of Baskinta. Beautiful hike from Baskinta village (Centre Abdallah Ghanem) to Chakhroub (Mikhail Naimi mausoleum) then back to the starting point via another route. A trail will moderate level hike about 4 hours walking time.
Destination: Shoukhroub-Baskinta passing by Mikhael Neaimeh's mausoleum
Largest Light Cross in The Middle East, Qanat Bakish
14.6 km
The cross was built near a church dating back to 1898. At 73.8 meters (242 ft) tall and 37 meters (121 ft) wide the Cross of All Nations is the largest illuminated cross in the world, it was inaugurated on September 13, 2010 on the eve of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. It was build by the French Association, Association Terre de Dieu in a land offered by the Lebanese Maronite Order. In Lebanon the feast is celebrated each year in Christian towns and cities with crowded processions during which people carry torches and visit mountain tops where they plant crosses, hold prayer services and start bonfires.
Mzaar Ski Resort, Mzaar Kfardebian
17.4 km
Mzaar Ski Resort is located in Mzaar Kfardebian, Beirut, Lebanon. It is known to be the ski area with the most amazing scenery and pleasurable mountain resorts in Lebanon thereby making your ski experience one to remember. The resort has several slopes which are suitable for each level of ski experience, ranging from beginner to expert levels.
The resort is one of the busiest ski resort in Lebanon. Many hotels and restaurants are available in the area and at a walking distance from the ski slopes. If you are visiting with a group of friends, a self catering chalet with fireplace would be the best option.
Entrance fees:
Weekdays: $27/child and $34/adult
Weekends: $54/child and $67/adult
Opening time: Open everyday from 8AM to 3:30PM
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Faqra Natural Bridge, Mzaar Kfardebian
17.5 km
The Faqra Natural Bridge is 5.3km away from the Faqra ruins and down towards the North. This stone bridge is an amazing work of nature with an arch opening of 38 meters and an elevation of 58 meters. A strong eye easily discovers the fossilized seashells under the bride of different forms and kinds, dating back 200 million years. This superb natural bridge is one of the greatest in the world and it overhangs a basin full of enormous blocks of stone that have crashed down from the sides.
Faqra Roman Temple, Mzaar Kfardebian
18.1 km
The Faqra Roman temple lies on a small hill 1600m above sea level in Kfardebian and is the most extensive Roman Ruins in all of Lebanon. Found on this site is a huge 15 meters square tower with interior staircase leading to the top. In the North-East corner of the tower and above the door, there is a Greek inscription which specifies that the building was restored by the Roman Emperor Claudius in 43 AD. The main temple consists of restored columns and remains of an alter, and was dedicated to a "very great god" there is also a smaller temple dedicated to "the Syrian goddess". This Roman Ruins in Faqra is a rewarding place to explore.
Opening time: Always open
Fees: No Entrance fees
Saint Charbel Monument Faraya , Faraya
18.4 km
Lebanon’s largest statue of St Charbel located in Faraya on top of the Mount of the Cross. The long monument of 24 m long and weighs 40 tons, was built with highly durable materials (mainly fiberglass) and has a lifespan of hundreds of years.
Rikky'z Bar & Grill, Faraya
19.2 km
On 1700m altitude in the heart of the mountain, rises RIKKY’Z, the biggest Wooden House in the Middle East, located in Faraya, 60 minutes away from Beirut. Whether in the indoor space, the terrace, or the garden, RIKKY’Z is your perfect Getaway with unmatched components.
Surrounded by the breathtaking views, RIKKY’Z has combined for you an exquisite food menu, great atmosphere and icomparable music...
From a full course service to buffet dining, from a romantic dinner to the hottest party, RIKKY’Z is open all year round to satisfy all your senses with the ultimate experience