13 Jul 2024

Hiking Trip - Deir Mimas - Marjayoun District

  • Deir Mimas. The name is derived by Saint Mamas, a shepherd that used to preach Christianity in the third century accompanied by his lion protector. In the middle ages, a monastery was built in his honor on the top of a hill. With time and ages, people started to come and live next to this convent creating a small village that was later on called Deir Mimas.

    In 2006, during the most recent war, the convent was destroyed and rebuilt directly after the war ended.

    Deir Mimas stands on a hill overlooking the Litani River and the medieval Beaufort Castle to the west, and the summits of Mount Hermon to the east.

    The village comprises two water mills, 500 years old olive trees and ancient bridges which, combined together create a wonderful trail to be explored. It also includes churches and sanctuaries for different religions and communities.

    We will all start together from the convent, where the officials of the village will tell us more about the village’s history. We will then, get separated into two levels.

    Level 3 – will make a tour in the village’s streets, the surroundings and the convent as well as the piazza where all locals gather during their free time. The officials of the town will accompany us for the whole tour to tell us all the information that we need to know about their beautiful village. We will then head to a local restaurant where the region’s specialty will be served.

    Level 6 – will start from the village’s entrance heading to the highest hill of the area overlooking the Lebanese-Palestinian frontiers, a panoramic view of the South and many villages located directly on the borders. We will then take a downhill trail leading us to the Convent of St Mamas then inside the village to see the old streets of the village and the main piazza. Streets will lead us to the restaurant where the other group would be waiting for us to have lunch all together.

    Before we leave you will have the chance to buy some homemade products prepared by the locals.

    WHERE: South, Marjayoun region.
    750 m above sea level
    75 km from Beirut

    WHEN: Saturday, July 13

    MEETING PLACE: 7:30 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: 700’000 LL per person including transport, guides, insurance and lunch. (Please get the exact change to facilitate the registration process).

    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

    NB. Foreigners and people not carrying a Lebanese ID need to register at least 10 days in advance for the event, and provide us with a copy of their passport. Lebanese people should carry their Lebanese ID.

    SPECIAL RATES:
    - Children with the age of 10 and younger will have a discount of 25’000 LBP
    - Children/ Teenagers between the age of 11 and 18 will have a discount of 20’000 LBP
    - University students will have a discounts of 15’000 LBP provided that they present their university card
    - Groups with 5 to 9 persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a 5’000 LBP discount
    - Groups with 10 or more persons, with different criteria than the above, will get a 10’000 LBP 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 5’000 LBP
    (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:
    - “Sports Experts” is the exclusive sports gear and outfit sponsor of Vamos Todos. Members will get a special discount at all “Sports Experts” branches in Lebanon
    - “Antaki Group” is the exclusive “Fujifilm” cameras & devices sponsor of Vamos Todos.
    - “LIA insurance” is the exclusive insurance company sponsor of Vamos Todos.

    Regards,
    Vamos Todos
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