AGENDA

KFARMATTA Fall Hiking, with DALE CORAZON - LEBANON EXPLORERS

Kfarmatta is a true mosaic of nature, culture, and impressive landscapes. The view is mesmerizing where we will pass through a naturally-made fissure between two rocks (Al-Fuzer), and walk through the Kfar Matta farm!

 HIKE LOCATION                          :  Kfarmatta/Aley/ In Mount Lebanon

750-200 meters above sea level.

32 km from Beirut.

WHEN                                           :  Sunday, October 23, 2022

ENCOUNTER PLACE                   :  Mar Maroun Church Parking, Dora @ 7:30 AM

Driving directions to Mar Maroun      https://dalecorazon.com/contact/

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

FEES:                            

395,000 LL/person or 10 $ including transport, professional guides, 5 minutes of warming up, stretching, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 15%. (350,000 LL/person)

Optional transportation by your own vehicle 250,000 LL/person

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (360,000 LL per person).

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

This time we are heading to discover a beautiful village located in Aley District, altitude 700m, 32 km away from Beirut, KFARMATTA, famous for its natural rock fissure called Fizr and its breathtaking scenery overlooking Beirut and the Mediterranean Sea.

The word “Kfar” means town in Latin and the word “Matta” is Matthew’s Monastery. The village dates back to 1300 B.C; we will visit the ruins of a vintage Silk factory, since 1860, where we will hike through the scenery of green and autumn-colored leaves!

From there, we’ll pass by the village till we take an agricultural trail full of olive, orange, and pine trees. We’ll cross on our way to beautiful old mills and we’ll pass by a river-related to Damour river. Our trail will lead us to the famous Al Fizr naturally-formed rock fissure and we’ll continue up till we reach the end of the trail.

HIKING LEVEL. 1 to 3 for easy, 4 to 6 for intermediate, 7 to 9 for strenuous.

Kfarmatta is a wonderful place for hiking; our hike will be divided into 2 levels:

LEVEL 4 (approx.7 km) is downhill and straight beautiful trail. Will start from a piazza at 280 meters elevation. We will experience the fascinating Lebanese wild nature with its colorful trees and herbs, chirping birds, fresh breeze, and rushing water. The scenery is really beyond description. We will have enough time for meditation, photo shooting and fun. We will have lunch together beside the river, rest a bit, and then continue to Al Fizr.

Level 5 (approx.12 km) The extra part of that trail is Downhill at the beginning, will start from Kfarmatta village at 600 meters elevation and take a trail between the old olive trees.

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. 

lean your hands often by using hand gel or other.

WHAT TO TAKE:

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:

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:

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

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