Registration for Lamartine Valley Hike by Vamos Todos
From Feb 18 to Feb 21, 2014 12:30am -> 11:30pm
Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), the French poet and politician, lived in Lebanon during his voyage to the Orient. He loved it and got inspired by it. There are many places in Lebanon named after him. One of them is Lamartine Valley which was the source of inspiration to some of his literature masterpieces.
There are many sections in Lamartine valley suitable for hiking. Vamos Todos will do several this year, starting with Ras el Metn.
Ras el Metn is known for its pine trees that surround the village and are a source of valuable pine nuts. Olives, grapes, figs, apricots and other fruits are cultivated there as well. A look around Ras El Metn will reveal a number of interesting sights: a large serial (1755), Nabaa Ain El Marj (1472), ancient tombs carved into rocky cliffs, and grottos. You will see an old abandoned monastery, Deir Mar Youhana. It is located at a hilltop in Shehlen, where you can see the whole region from Bhamdoun to Ktaleh.
The hike will be divided into three levels: All levels will meet for lunch at the river bank. At the end of the hike, you will take the bus to the village, to see the Serail and the municipality of Ras el Metn.
Where: Lamartine Valley, Ras El Metn, Mount Lebanon. 800 m above sea level. 20 km from Beirut.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2014.
Meeting Place: 7:30 a.m. in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden.
Price: 45,000 LL per person including transport, guides, and insurance. (Please get the exact change to facilitate and speed up the registration process).
What to bring: Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits. Pack your backpacks with water, lunch, a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a jacket because it gets cold in the shade. Wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes.
For reservation, call: 79.115.001 or 03.561.174. It is preferable to send an SMS from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join in.
Sometimes, due to reasons beyond control, slight modifications to the program may occur. Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.
