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Qadisha valley: Bcharreh - Mar Assia or cultural trip at Bekaakafra with LATDear hikers,
Join us on Sunday 26th of May for a new destination to Qadisha valley starting from Bcharre village and ending in Hasroun.
We will pass by several old monastries, old churches, colorful trees, beautiful landscapes, waterfalls...
Kadisha means "Holy" in Aramaic, and the valley is sometimes called the Holy Valley. It has sheltered Christian monastic communities for many centuries.
We will start our trail from Bcharre village (1450 m) taking a downhill passing by old footpath, pine forest reaching St Georges church built by the crusaders between 1260 AD and 1300 AD. It was then taken as a shelter for the persecuted Maronites against the Mamluks and the Ottomans. On our footpath, we will pass by another church of St. James the Mutilated, built on the cliff, and then Mar Lichaa monastery.
The trail continues near the river of Qadisha and a waterfall, then we will a new uphill path toward Mar Assia monastery where we will have our lunch, and then we continue the new path toward Hasroun village (1420 m) where the bus will be waiting for us.
Distance: 11 km
Level: 5+ moderate plus
Max min Elevations: 1450 m-950 m - 1420m
❗️For those who want to join the group for a cultural trip in Bekaakafra & Berkasha:
Description:
-Visit Jibran museum
-Visit Bekaakafra village / old souks / St Charbel grotto
-Visit Mar Semaan Hermitage.
-Lunch at Bekaakafra (you pay what you order)
Departure: 7:15 am (Sharp) Furn el Chebbak beside Burger King on high way.
And 7:35 am (sharp) under Naccache bridge in front of Demerjian center before Spinneys on Highway. Pls be on time.
* we can pick up hikers who live on our way.
- Breakfast stop on the road
Required Materials:
- Hiking boots
- Backpack
- 2 L of water
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Healthy snacks
- Hat
- jacket
* Fees:
15$ or equivalent in LBP, this amount includes transportation, guides, local guide, and first aid kit but does not includes medical insurance)
- For info or reservation:
Call or send SMS \ whatssap specifiying the number of participants and their full names, to:
-Pascale Asmar : 76184939 / 76444477
- Elie Chalouhi: 03 883 044
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Qadisha Valley, Beirut, Lebanon