Lebanon Tourism

The Mount Lebanon region is an outdoor adventure-lover's paradise. With high, snow-capped mountains running north to south through the center of the country, this region offers a rocky, rugged terrain that is perfect for a variety of outdoor sports and adventure activities. On the west side of the mountain range, the foothills slope down to the sunny Mediterranean coast. On the east side stretches the wide, agricultural Békaa Valley. At the height of Mount Lebanon's peaks are excellent opportunities for skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, and other winter and outdoor adventure sports.

At high altitudes, the famed ancient cedar trees of Lebanon still grow in this region, their large, majestic green canopies towering over a backdrop of white, snow-covered hills. At the southern end of Mount Lebanon, the Chouf region is home to the country's largest nature reserve, the Al-Shouf Cedar Reserve, a mountainous forested area with an abundance of trees, birds, endangered mammals, and unique plant life. The Reserve is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, and bird watchers.

Scattered throughout Mount Lebanon are interesting historical and cultural sites, making for a unique blend of natural and historical attractions. Visit the quaint villages in the Chouf mountains to get a taste of the traditional rural life of the region. Tour the ornate reception rooms and baths of the Beiteddine Palace to get a taste of the 19th century life of the Emirs. To go even further back in history, visit the ruins of Jbail (Byblos), on the coast, where there are remains of settlements dating back to the Stone Age.

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Lebanon Tourism