Sports and Activities
Hiking in Deir Moukhales with Vamos Todos
Sunday, Dec 8, 2013
7:30am -> 5:00pm
7:30am -> 5:00pm
Deir Mokhales, dating back to the 16th century, is a historical monastery possessing a beautiful church and a collection of icons, manuscripts and religious objects. It produces organic olive oil and carob molasses in addition to many local produce. Since November is olive season, you will see how olive oil is extracted. You will also see the production of traditional soap made from olive oil, and the way molasses is produced from carob.
Other visits along the hiking path will include: Qalaat el Naqba, a very old citadel built atop a hill, and the village of Baanoub, a small abandoned village of seven houses. In the near future, it will be transformed into an eco-tourism campsite.
After the hike, everyone will go to Deir el Mokhales by bus, visit it and buy some local produce.
Meeting Place: 7:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden.
Price: 45,000 LL per person including transport, guides, and insurance. (Please bring the exact change to facilitate and speed up the registration process).
What to bring: Bring some light snacks and pack your backpacks with, water, lunch, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes.
Reservations: Call 79.115.001 or 03.561.174.