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Skiing in Lebanon
1 ski school and 7 resorts listed
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Ski Schools
7
Ski Resorts
About Skiing in Lebanon
Skiing in Lebanon is a popular sport with six well-maintained ski resorts located in the Mount Lebanon mountain range. The resorts are easily accessible from the capital city of Beirut, making day trips for skiing a common activity. The history of skiing in the country dates back to the early 20th century.
Ski SeasonDecember – April
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December - April
Total Resorts
7
Total Runs
~300 km
Highest Altitude
2,850m
Ski Regions
Mount Lebanon
Did You Know?
Lebanon is sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of the East' due to its mountainous terrain. A unique feature of skiing in Lebanon is the ability to ski in the mountains in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean Sea in the afternoon on the same day. Lebanese skiers have participated in the Winter Olympic Games since 1948.
Popular Ski Areas
MzaarThe CedarsFaqra ClubLaqlouqZaarour Club
7 ski areas are listed in Lebanon, including Mzaar Kfardebian, The Cedars, Qanat Bakish, Faqra, Laqlouq, and Sannine Zenith (planned). By type, that is 7 outdoor ski areas. The highest lift-served point is at The Cedars, 2,817m. Mzaar Kfardebian lists the most lifts, 20.
- Mzaar Kfardebian — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,848m and 2,435m, a vertical drop of 587m. 40 km of marked pistes are served by 20 lifts. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 39 km.
- The Cedars — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 2,095m and 2,817m, a vertical drop of 722m. There are 6 lifts. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 73 km.
- Qanat Bakish — Outdoor ski area. The lifts run between 1,844m and 2,125m, a vertical drop of 281m. There are 2 lifts. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 35 km.
- Faqra — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 35 km.
- Laqlouq — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 48 km.
- Sannine Zenith (planned) — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 35 km.
- Zaarour — Outdoor ski area. The nearest airport is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) - 32 km.
When to Ski in Lebanon
The ski season in Lebanon usually runs from December to April.
Conditions vary a lot by resort and altitude within that window — the resort pages below carry the snow report and lift status for each one.
One ski school is listed in Lebanon. It is based at Mzaar Kfardebian.
Mzaar Kfardebian, Lebanon
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