the chouf reserve is our destination for this Sunday. We will begin at the entrance of Ain Zhalta to pass through a superb cedar forest. The path is uphill and ends up on a path leading to the summit. We will take the mountainside road with superb aerial view of the region, leading us towards the cedar forest of Barouk. It is on section 18 of the LMT that we will hike 9 km
The walk is of average level.
This event is one in a series of events organized by Lebanese Adventure in partnership with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association.
Practical details:
Distance : 9 kms
Hike duration : 3h30 - 4h
Difficulty: medium/begin with an uphill for 1.5 Km
Uphill : 200 mts
Downhill: 100 mts
What to bring: walking shoes, walking pole, back pack, water, sunglasses, sun screen, lipstick, hat and wind breaker (K-way).
Cost: 36$ covering guides, transportation, insurance, entrance to the reserve.
The meeting is at 7:30 am at the parking next to the Emergency Entrance of the Sacré Cœur hospital Hazmieh. To reach it, turn right towards Pain d'Or. The Parking is the 1st one on you left. Please, be on time!
For reservations: please call Elie 03-081620, Serge 03-214989 or by sms.