Snowboarding is among the most thrilling winter sports, and it is regarded as a significant component of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Additionally, it offers you the chance to take in a beautiful view and some fresh air. To honor this sport, we have chosen to share with you the best snowboarding locations in Lebanon.
Lebanon is the perfect spot as the BBC refers to it as “the Adrenaline Sports Capital of the Middle East.” With good reason as Beirut, Lebanon’s capital is known for its breathtaking mountains and slopes, In addition, there are numerous resorts that offer an array of winter activities like snowboarding, and cross-country skiing across the country.
Laqlouq
This resort is located two kilometers southwest of the main town of Laqlouq which is known for its stunning alpine scenery. It is the best location for a variety of activities, with snowboarding at the top of the list. It is ideal for beginners, intermediates, and families with young children. You can get there by taxi from Beirut to Laqlouq, which will cost you about 100,000 LBP. Usually, mid-Jan. to late March is when attendance peaks. Also, the resort provides 8 km of slopes for snowboarders to show off their skills.
Mzaar Ski Resort
Mzaar Ski Resort, which is only 45 minutes away from Beirut, offers a variety of sports that let visitors experience the great outdoors, including snowboarding and zip-lining. With 40 kilometers of slopes, it is the biggest ski resort in the Middle East. From all around the nation, skiers, snowboarders, and paragliders travel to Mzaar for such an experience. Starting at 1850 meters, you may climb its peak at 2465 meters, where you can take in the beautiful view of the Bekaa valley’s vibrant colors, and other peaks like Laqlouq and The Cedars.
Qanat Bakish
The little, peaceful resort of Qanat Bakish, located seven kilometers northeast of Baskinta, is renowned for its excellent snow. Beginners and families with young children will love the resort. A snowboarding pass costs $10 throughout the week and $18 on the weekends. You can travel there by cab from Beirut to Qanat Bakish, which will cost you about 75,000 LBP. As for accommodation, the Snow Land Hotel offers tidy rooms, suites, duplexes, and dorms, despite being a little antiquated, and gives convenient access to the slopes.
Faqra
For a day pass, the small private resort in Faqra charges 12 USD during weekdays and 20 USD over the weekend. Rental equipment is offered at the shop near the slopes. For transportation, you can taxi from Beirut to Faqra and it will cost about 60,000 LBP. Faqra is also home to some interesting ruins, including a temple and a 15-meter-high tower that offers nice views of the surroundings. The Faqra Kfardebian site, whose construction began in the ninth century BC, is located near this resort. The large Claudius Tower, which has some Greek inscriptions honoring the Roman emperor Tiberius Claudius, is also located on one side of the street.
Zaarour
Southeast of Baskinta is where you’ll find Zaarour, a private resort that is a little bit bigger than Qanat Bakish. It was recently constructed and is well-known for the quality of its snow. The resort has a four-kilometer snowboarding track and is great for intermediates, and families with young children. During the week, a snowboarding pass is 20 USD, while at the weekend, it is 40 USD. The cost of a taxi from Beirut to Zaarour is approximately 65,000 LBP. For accommodation, there is the lovely Grand Hotel Bois de Boulogne which is situated in a pine forest just a few meters from the Carrefour in Mrouj and about eight kilometers from the Zaarour ski slopes.
Now you’re covered with the best spots to enjoy the snow and some interesting mountains that’ll give you your daily dose of adrenaline.