FALOUGHA Hike on Sat, Apr 15, 2023 with DALE CORAZON – LEBANON EXPLORERS

FALOUGHA HIKE with Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers

Falougha is known for its green hills, numerous water ponds, and the two rivers that intersect it.

We invite you to a relaxing hike at Falougha lakes this Saturday 15th of April.

We are going to a higher site… It’s wonderful.

HIKE LOCATION                              :  Jabal El- Kneiseh / Falougha / Baabda District

============                                more than 1650 meters above sea level,

                                                          48 km from Beirut.

WHEN                                              :  Saturday, April 15, 2023

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ENCOUNTER PLACE           :  Saint Abda Church parking facing the New-bridge, Jal

===============              El Dib @ 7:30 AM

Driving directions to Saint Abda Church:       https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saint+Abda+Church+-+Jal+El+Dib

Or Martyrs Square at Al-Nahar Bldg., Beirut Downtown @ 7:45 AM

FEES:                            

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12 $ /person including transport, professional guides, 5 minutes warming up, stretching and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (11 $ /person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 20% discount (10 $ /person).

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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The origin of the name Falougha is Syriac and means “divide” symbolizing the two winter rivers that divide the village.

The 19^th-century French poet, novelist, and statesman Alphonse De Lamartine visited Lebanon and spent some time in Hammana. He described the town and its surrounding valley as “one of the most beautiful prospects ever presented to the human eye to scan in the works of God“.

The hike will take place near the amazing lakes. We will have many reasons to keep our cameras handy, there will be scenes to cherish forever.

Level 4 (around 10 KM – 3.5 Hours approx.) is an easy and pleasing trail.

Our beautiful trail will start from the Cedar Forest leading to the most picturesque spot to Lamartine Rock where the famous French poet, Lamartine, used to sit and get inspired.

We continue at easy uphill path to visit the first Lebanese Flag that was raised in 1943. Then we will go to the top of a hill to see a panoramic view to the most picturesque spot where the very known water ponds exist. The stunning mountainous landscape, with extremely vertical slopes, is impressive. The scenery is just great. We continue our hike between the pine forest of Falougha passing by Sohat spring water bottling plant.

After finishing the trail, we will go by bus to Hammana village, its described by the poet Lamartine as being “the work of God”. Its beautiful traditional houses, historic monuments, cobblestone pedestrian streets and mild climate make it an ideal holiday destination. Hammana is a lively village to end the hike.

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions:

   Distancing from each other is a must.

   Cover your nose and mouth with your face masks. To keep it on, while we are on the bus. 

   Clean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

WHAT TO TAKE:

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Healthy snacks that will boost your energy include dried fruits, lunch, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes (A professional brand is recommended) and don’t forget to get a light jacket. DC members get a 20% discount on sports equipment in Sports 4 Ever branches.

==There will be a breakfast stop along the way==

FOR RESERVATION AND INFO:

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Please Call 00961-70-986118 / 00961-70-997062 and by sending an SMS, or WhatsApp mention your name, surname, and the event you wish to join us on.

NOTE:

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Thank you for not smoking during the trip and following all the ecotourism rules including safety regulations (hikers are advised to join our trips to their own responsibility). And occasionally, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the event may occur.

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Best Regards,

Dale Corazon – Lebanon Explorers