Spring has finally arrived - enjoy your day off and come on a hike to enjoy Lebanon's fabulous nature. This time we will head to the Chouf region towards Masser Al Shouf where we will commence a moderate hike on the LMT (Lebanon Mountain Trail) from Maaser Al Shouf to the Baadarane village.

The mills gave their name to the village. They are for the industrial production of molasses. The old mills located on the bank of the river and still preserve all the needed equipment for pressing. Our local guide will be happy to share his knowledge of the region.

A Cedar Reserve, dominate the town of Maaser Al Shouf, is the home to ancient trees protected by the Shouf Cedar Society, a local non-governmental organization that manages the reserve. Oak, pine and juniper are some of the 16 types of trees that also grow in the 550 square-kilometer reserve which makes up 5 percent of the entire territory of the country and 70 percent of Lebanon's green area, making it the largest nature reserve in the Middle East. The reserve, formed in 1994, is one of three protected areas in Lebanon to benefit from the United Nations' Protected Areas Project.

About the LMT The Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT), is the first long distance hiking trail in Lebanon, extending over 400 Km from the north to the south at an altitude from 600 meters to 2000 meters above sea level.

Gathering place & Time: 08h30 Beirut, Martyrs square, car park opp. Virgin megastore.

Departure Time: 09h00 

Price per person: 25 US$ (12-16 persons) / 17US$ (17-25 persons)
Price Includes: Transportation, tour leader, local guide & insurance
Does not include: Breakfast & lunch (feel free to bring you own pinnic)

Recommended attire: Trekking shoes, hat, sun block, warm jacket, backpack, flask, sun glasses, camera, small plastic trash bag & identity card.

Participants are kindly invited to follow the instructions: not walk ahead of the guide & follow the itinerary.

For confirmation or comments please write to Cyclamen@tlb-destinations.com and we will be more than happy to assist you. If we did not back to you within 24 hours, please confirm by telephone.

Nassim Yaacoub
CYCLAMEN

Tel:
+961 4 41 98 48
+961 4 41 46 97
Fax:
+961 4 40 26 34

E-mail: cyclamen@tlb-destinations.com
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