Explore ABEY: Hiking, History & Traditions with Green Steps

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, 14/01/2024
• Timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Meeting Point: Nahr el Mott, before Wooden Bakery (location shared via WhatsApp – PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME)
• Activities: 12 km hiking trail in Abey village (medium level), village exploration & tour, saj breakfast at a local bakery, lunch at an authentic village restaurant
• Contribution: $17/person (includes program, guides, and transportation, excluding food and drinks)
• Reservation Deadline: Book your spot by Friday, 12/01/2024, with a 50% down payment via Whish Money.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellations after Friday, 12/01/2024, 5:00 PM require a 50% payment of the full contribution.
• For Info & Reservations:
  • Roula: 03- 95 32 97
  • Gio: 71-72 37 70

Overview:

Join Green Steps on Sunday, 14/01/2024, for an eco-tourism day in Abey village. Explore its scenic nature, historic sites, and traditions while supporting the local community through breakfast and lunch offerings.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a saj breakfast with homemade products in the village.
• Embark on a 12 km hike along the “Al Rihan” and “Mtoll” trails, exploring historical sites and the village’s old souk guided by a local expert.
• Experience stunning vistas overlooking the sea and surrounding mountains.
• Stop for lunch at an authentic village restaurant before departing for Beirut.
• Opportunity to purchase local products (mouneh) in the village.

Important Information:

• Please review the event page for essential details (link provided).
• Participants must acknowledge reading the event’s important information.
• Bring necessary hiking gear, water, snacks, ID, and a refillable water bottle.
• Participate in a regional quiz for a chance to win a prize.
• Green Steps encourages environmental practices and hiking ethics.
• Smoking and pets are not allowed during the hike.
• The event may undergo modifications due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Contributions support Lebanon’s reforestation by the NGO “Oaks & Cedars”.

For reservations and further information: Roula: 03- 95 32 97 Gio: 71-72 37 70

Information about Abey:

Abey, situated in Mount Lebanon, offers historical sites linked to the Tannoukh Emirs. Monuments include fountains, residences, and pilgrimage sites. Notable structures include churches like as-Saydeh, Mar Sarkis and Bakhos, Mar Maroun, and the 17th-century Evangelical church.

This event is organized by Green Steps under the NGO “Oaks & Cedars,” with contributions aiding Lebanon’s reforestation efforts.