{"id":345725,"date":"2014-03-03T08:18:22","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T00:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/bcharre-lebanon-skiing-in-the-middle-east-345725.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T11:49:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-04T03:49:24","slug":"bcharre-lebanon-skiing-in-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/bcharre-lebanon-skiing-in-the-middle-east-345725.html","title":{"rendered":"Bcharre, Lebanon: Skiing in The Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>While ski resorts in Europe are packed with families, The Cedars in Lebanon are relatively quiet during our visit in December. Around seven kilometres up to the mountain from Bcharre in North Governorate of Lebanon, The Cedars is in the highest range of the country, making it among the most beautiful spots.<\/p> <p>People have actually been flocking to ski here since as early as 1920. The first lift was installed in 1953. The ski resort is now fully equipped. Instructors are ready to help for first timers though some of them might just speak basic English. Very basic English. Price is around half of what one would spend in the real Alps. Yet, the fun is equally joyful.<\/p> <p>As the base of the excursion, Bcharre is a charming little town. Its 100,000-something population are genuinely friendly and very helpful. During winter, the cold weather sets a perfect temperature to sip some sweet Kefraya <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/vinexpo-asia-pacific-2014\/\">red wine<\/a>, and munching some local crepes. Most accommodation like our <a href=\"www.hotelchbat.net\">Hotel Chbat\u00a0<\/a>are family-run. The parents took care of us, while their son handled the Italian bistro downstairs.<\/p> <p>And, never forget that Bcharre is the hometown of poet, painter, philosopher and sculptor Kahlil Gibran whose collection of prose and poetry essays <em>The Prophet<\/em> are universally known. His house is well-preserved, and the museum keeps his body.<\/p> <p>After skiing on the mountain, go the opposite way, down to <strong>Kadisha Valley<\/strong>. The ride can be quite scary. Very winding, very steep, and the rental car might hold the World War II look. As well as the driver. Yet, as you reach the ancient monastery that is carved into the rock, you will find the trip more than worthy. The air is fresher than ever, the view is dramatically spellbinding, and the quietness of the monastery is deeply impressive.<\/p> <p><strong>Bcharre<\/strong> is less than two hours drive from <strong>Beirut<\/strong>, and will make a truly unique holiday destination. It\u2019s a snowy mountain on one side, and an overwhelming valley on the other. 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