Sports and Activities

Registration for Hike from Smar Jbeil to Jrabta and Sghar

From Feb 19 to Feb 28, 2014
12:30am -> 11:30pm

Enjoy a trail linking Smar Jbeil, Jrabta and Sghar. You will see the historical citadel of Smar Jbeil, the Monastery of St. Rafqa, LBC’s premises where ‘El Wadi’ was filmed, and the remains of the ancient Al Qattine Monastery.

The trail passes through bushes and dirt roads. The hike will be divided into three levels: Level 2 (4 Km), Level 3 (6 Km) and Level 5 (8.5 Km).

The three levels will start together from Smar Jbeil. The town’s name is derived from the Phoenician language, meaning “the guardian of Jbeil.” You will visit the Citadel dating back to the Phoenician era. The citadel was later occupied by the Romans, who left various inscriptions on its northern wall, followed by the Crusaders, who have built cellars next to its towers and a church to the east of the citadel. The citadel is also characterized by its wells, carved into the rocks and its deep tunnels connecting the castle to the neighboring valleys.

Where:
Smar Jbeil – Jrabta – Sghar In Batroun district. 400 m above sea level. 63 km from Beirut.

When:
Saturday, March 1.

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, insurance. (Please get the exact change to facilitate and speed up the registration process).

What to bring:
Pack your backpacks with water, snacks, lunch, a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a jacket.

For reservations, call:
79.115.001 or 03.754.875. It is preferable to send an SMS from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join in.