The Cedars Resort

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In the northern most mountains lies the ancient cedar forest of Lebanon. The cedar is considered the symbolic tree of the country and is depicted in the Lebanese flag. The Cedars ski resort is one of the oldest in Lebanon hosting ski enthusiasts from as early as the 1920’s. The first ski lift in the country was installed there in 1953.

The 2000 meter altitude gives the Cedars Resort a longer ski season than most other resorts in the country starting in November and lasting well into the end of April, and skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels are sure to find a great experience here. The Chairlifts are located in a huge basin and transport skiers to the mountain peak.

Several snow wire lifts are also there to guide the beginners up gentle slopes. Cross Country skiing is a pure pleasure at the Cedars resort, due to the scenic views.

Apres ski activities abound at the resort, as well as many interesting places to visit year round in the area one of which is the ancient Cedar forest reserve. The neighboring villages are full of old world charm with ancient churches and monasteries. Becharreh, the birthplace of Gibran Khalil Gibran, Lebanon’s most renowned writer, painter, poet is home to a museum dedicated to his memory, and situated in a monastery carved into the mountain. The Kadisha valley is another awe inspiring view that is not to be missed.

Information on the Cedars Slopes:

Lift name	Lift length	Diff. in height	Avg. gradient	Top altitude	Level
Baby (4 lifts)	-	-	10%	-	Beg.
Easy	800m	170m	21%	2320m	Beg.
Pic des Cappucines	1100m	240m	22%	2390m	Adv.
Cappucines	950m	230m	24%	2380m	Med.
Pic des Dames	900m	550m	61%	2700m	Adv.

The Cedars Resort normally puts the slopes at your service from 8:00am until 3:30pm, with an additional half hour on weekends and holidays.

Lift Passes:

Rates are inclusive of taxes	Weekdays	Weekends
Full day (Adults)	$23	$30
Half day (after 12:00)	$17	$23
University students	$23
Children (less than 16 years)	$20
Discounts are available for groups and ski school

Lift passes may be purchased per day’s validity, or seasonally granting you access to the slopes throughout the whole season.

Directions:

Two hours away by car and 130Km from the Lebanese capital, stand the majestic Cedar slopes surrounded by the gorgeous Cedar trees. To get there, keep going north on the coastal main road, until you get to Chekka, one city before Tripoli. In Tripoli, take a right upwards through Amioun and keep going past places like Kousba, Turza, Hadet, Hasrun, Bazaoun, and finally Bcharreh a few minutes away from your skiing destination in the Cedars!