Registration for Qadisha Valley Hike

Byblos & Beyond will celebrate the St. Maroun Holiday by organizing a hiking trip to the Qadisha Valley, one of the worldʹs most incredible sites. The Qadisha Valley has been classified as a World Heritage by the UNESCO. The hike will commence at the upper part of the valley passing by St. Hawqa Monastery. At St. Hawqa, you will probably have the chance to meet and be blessed by the Columbian Hermit who is living in the valley. This hike is considered moderate with expected downhill rocky pathways at the beginning and will follow a footpath and some unpaved agriculture terrain throughout the hike.

When:
Sunday, February 9

Technical information:
Meeting point: Downtown Beirut parking lot facing Virgin Megastore
Departure Time: 8:00 a.m. Estimated return time: around 6:30 p.m.
Length of the hike: +/‐ 4 hours ‐ around 9 kms
Total Ascent: 50m Total descent: 200
Minimum number of participants: 12
Stop en route: Yes, for the breakfast and to buy something to eat for lunch, if needed

What to bring:
Walking shoes, a backpack, water, a light meal (sandwich, dried fruits,..), sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick, a hat, a wind breaker (K-way) and a fleece jacket.

Prices:
$25 per person, including: Transportation from/to Beirut, Byblos & Beyond representative and insurance Libano‐Suisse

For reservations, contact Nassim:
By phone / sms: 03.486.551
By mail: nassim@byblosandbeyond.com