AGENDA

New Trail – HSARAT – BJERRINE to HBALINE HIKE with Dale Corazon - Lebanon Explorers.

We are going to a new area, to an abandoned village in Bjerrine, It’s wonderful!!!

The ruins at Bjerrine village (the Ghost village) are from a prehistoric empire that has been on top of the mountain as Bcheale fortress in Batroun. Wow!!!                          

 SUNSET HIKE LOCATION          :  Hsarat-Bjerrine-Hbaline / Byblos / Mount Lebnaon

===================                  250 -480 meters above sea level

37 km from Beirut.

 WHEN                                              :  Saturday, April 21, 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 @ 7:15 AM

FEES:                            

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11 $ or 499,000 LL/person including transport, professional guides, Local Guide, and pictures.

Children 18 years old and younger will have a discount of 10%. (450,000 LL/person)

Make your group of 5 persons (& more) and get a 10% discount (450,000 LL per person).

Optional transportation by your own vehicles 400,000 LL/person

DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:

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 First, we will visit Hsarat village and a quick visit to Deir Mar Youhanna (St. John).

We will hike together in one group around 10 Km along a downhill and uphill easy path.

We will walk down from Hsarat to Bjerrine (the Ghost Village) then to Hbaline.

We will get to walk along the mountain on a Phoenician track overlooking the spectacular Mediterranean Sea, reach breathtaking views exposed to the sun.

The track is not hard. The walk will be around 2.3 - 3hrs., will visit on our way to “Old St Jhon Church” at Al- Shir. The views are spectacular every step of the way, till we get to Bjerrine Village.

It’s an abandoned old village that sits on Dahr El Batha. It was once a beautiful village, famous for its vegetation with a plentiful supply of water from deep wells.

We will visit the old church of” Mar Elias” and will walk among many ancient ruins and caves dating from the Canaanite, Phoenician and Roman eras and pass by abandoned houses, mills, and wells.

From there will take the easy uphill trail to Hbaline, to visit the village. There will discover great landmarks where we will take some magical photos.

This hike must not be missed. It will imprint unforgettable memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.                                                 

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 up your energy such as dried fruit, water, MEDICAL FACE MASKS, HAND GEL, a cap, and sunglasses. 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 mentions 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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