11 Jan 2025

Snowshoeing - Qanat Bakish Snowshoeing - Maten District

  • Qanat Bakish Snowshoeing

    Qanat Bakish is a picturesque landscape, offering panoramic views from its location on Mount Sannine, near Faqra.

    The scenery is truly breathtaking, especially when blanketed with snow. We’ll enjoy a leisurely stroll along the snow-covered peaks, feeling the crisp breeze and taking in the stunning surroundings.

    Our path will lead us to a charming, relatively undiscovered cedar forest, where the views are nothing short of awe-inspiring. As usual, the hike will offer two levels of difficulty.

    The easy level will feature a leisurely walk with gentle ascents and descents—perfect for capturing beautiful moments along the way. It promises to be a delightful snowshoeing experience and a wonderful day with the group.

    The harder level will involve a moderate walk with some extended ascents, though not overly steep. This level is intended for more experienced walkers.

    Both levels will have the chance to see the largest illuminated cross in the world, located in Bakish. Standing 73.8 meters tall and 37 meters wide, it’s known as "The Cross of All Nations."

    Equipped with two elevators, it can accommodate up to 300 visitors, allowing access to a platform located at the top of the cross’s vertical beam. Illuminated by 1,800 spotlights, the cross was inaugurated on September 13, 2010.

    Both levels will reconvene for lunch at a scenic spot amidst the snow.

    WHERE: Qanat Bakish
    Metn
    1900m above sea level
    48 km from Beirut

    WHEN: Saturday, January 11

    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: $40 per person including transport, snowshoes, guides and insurance.
    Kindly get the exact change.
    You can register now at all branches of Antoine Library or on the following link:
    https://www.antoineticketing.com/?event_group_id=26

    WHAT TO GET: Snowsuit (or any waterproof clothing), waterproof boots (preferably after-ski boots), or get thick nylon bags to cover your walking shoes, wool socks (and an extra pair for changing, hat and gloves, lunch, light snacks that will boost up your energy such as dried fruits, water, sunglasses and sunscreen.

    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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