18 Jan 2025

Hiking Trip - Bkassine Wadi Jezzine Hike - Jezzine District

  • Bkassine Wadi Jezzine Hike

    This time, we are heading to the Lebanese village of Bkassine, which was named one of the best tourist villages in the world by the World Tourism Organization.
    Bkassine is a charming and peaceful village, gifted by nature with a large and exquisite pine forest that spans 1 million square meters, making it the largest pine forest in Lebanon. It is also the southernmost pine forest in Turkey.

    The village is renowned for its high-quality pine nuts, which are produced from this forest. At the end of the hike, we will stop at a local villager's home to buy Bkassine pine nuts.
    Bkassine is a traditional Lebanese town with houses featuring red-tile roofs and narrow streets.
    Our hike will be divided into two levels:

    LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 5 will start together from the public park. You will then hike along an easy downhill trail in the pine forest. The trail is shaded by trees, offering views of Jezzine, the waterfall, Niha, and the Chouf region. You will pass by some water sources, though they are not suitable for drinking, before descending old stone stairways through the woods.

    LEVEL 2 (5 km) will stop at a spot accessible by bus. From there, you will take a bus to Bkassine village and have some time to explore this peaceful place. Afterward, you will meet with LEVEL 5 at the oil press.

    LEVEL 5 (11 km) will continue along a trail leading to an old mill, and then to the river. There will be a small stop by the river before starting your uphill journey.

    The scenery will change at this stage. You will pass through a dense forest of different kinds of trees, giving the impression of being in a jungle. The trail will lead you to a dense "fougere" bush, about 2 meters high. You will also see two small caves intended for prayer. Once the uphill section is over, the last part of the hike will be along a dirt road, offering stunning views of the entire region, leading to Bkassine village, where you will meet LEVEL 2 at the olive press.

    Lunch will be prepared by the villagers, and we will sit together in the village square to enjoy a healthy meal before heading back home.

    WHERE: Bkassine
    In the south, Caza of Jezzine
    850 – 950 m above sea level
    75 km from Beirut

    WHEN: Saturday, January 18

    MEETING PLACE: 8:30 AM in the parking of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden. (See map on: https://www.vamos-todos.com/Pages/ParkingMap.aspx)
    There will be a breakfast stop along the way.

    PRICE: $60 per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch.
    $35 without lunch
    Kindly get the exact change.
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/blocks/2/outdoors-experiences

    WHAT TO GET: Light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, water, cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Wear comfortable shoes such as hiking shoes and always keep a windproof jacket in your backpack.

    SPECIAL RATES:
    - Children with the age of 10 and younger will have a discount of $5.
    - Children/ Teenagers between the age of 11 and 18 will have a discount of $4.
    - University students will have a discount of $3 provided that they present their university card.
    - Groups with 5 to 9 persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $2 discount.
    - Groups with 10 or more persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a $3 discount.

    PAYMENT TERMS:
    - Cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged half-price
    - Reservations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged an extra $2
    (e.g. Cancelling or booking for a Sunday’s event on Saturday will be subject to the above terms)

    ESSENTIAL ECOTOURISTIC RULES & REGULATIONS
    - Smoking is strictly prohibited during the event
    - Always follow the guide on the designated trail
    - Do not go off road without notifying the guide
    - Do not get close to a cliff especially when the guide in charge tells you not to do so
    - Although accidents are covered by the insurance but they remain under the responsibility of the member
    - Sometimes, due to reasons beyond our control, slight modifications to the program may occur. Ecotourism rules must be followed, otherwise personal accidents will not be accounted for by the insurance.

    RESERVATION: Every day from 8am till 5pm on 03-917190 or 79-115001. It is preferable to send an SMS or WhatsApp from your mobile, giving your name, surname, and the event you wish to join.

    COLLABORATION:
    - “LIA Assurex” is the exclusive insurance company sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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