Sports and Activities
Registration for Nahr el Jawz Hike by Vamos Todos
From Feb 19 to Mar 22, 2014
12:30am -> 11:30pm
12:30am -> 11:30pm
Nahr el Jawz (walnut river) comes from the depths of the Lebanese mountains, then turns southward and empties into the sea between Batroun and the Hamath block. The river itself comes from two springs bubbling up above Tannourine.
The beauty of Nahr El Jawz is at its climax during spring. Grab this opportunity to witness nature in all its beauty. You will be charmed by the trees along the river banks, above all by the walnut trees which grow in preference close to water and which have given the river their name.
Years ago, Nahr El Jawz valley was the only possible way through which armies could reach Batroun. Most probably, our ancestors built the fortress of Msaylha situated at the center of the valley, to protect Batroun from enemy attacks. On February 24, 1998, the Environment Minister listed Nahr el-Jawz as a National and Historic Heritage Site.
The hike will be divided into three levels.
Where:
Kaftoun – Baksmaya – Kfarhay in the region of Batroun. 60 km from Beirut. 500 m above sea level
When:
Sunday, March 23.
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:
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 to bring 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.
Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur.
Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.