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Eco-tourism in the region of Deir el Ahmar
- Welcome to the
region of Deir El Ahmar!
Welcome to the region of Deir el Ahmar!
Visiting the region of Deir el Ahmar is an authentic rural tourism
experience to discover:
- Many unknown historical sites
- A wild and unspoiled nature
- The authentic Lebanese hospitality and traditions
Moreover, your visit to our region will encourage us staying in our lands, protecting
our environment and keeping our traditions
- How to get to Deir El Ahmar?
- Many roads lead from the major coastal cities to Deir el Ahmar:
- Beirut, Baabda, Dahr el Baydar, Chtaura, Zahleh, Baalbeck, Deir el
Ahmar (104km)
- Beirut, Antelias, Bikfaya, Tarchich, Zahleh, Baalbeck, Deir el Ahmar
- Beirut, Zouk, Faraya, Ouyoun el Simane, Deir el Ahmar (101km)
- Beirut, Nahr Ibrahim, Afqa, Hadath Baalbeck, Deir el Ahmar
- Beirut, Chekka, Amioun, Becharreh, Cedars, Deir el Ahmar (157km)
- Best periods to visit the region
- You can visit Deir el Ahmar almost anytime of the year.
- The region may be inaccessible a few days or weeks every year because of
snow, usually during January and February
- The best periods are
- Spring and the beginning of summer, when the temperature is mild, the
rivers are at their highest levels, the wild flowers are flourishing and the
mountains are covered with snow
- Autumn, for the mild climate and to discover and participate in some farming activities
- What to do?
- Cultural tours: many cultural tours are suggested below
- Hiking: many hiking trips suggested
below.
- Visit some organic farms and participate to some farming activities
- Lunch in organic farms
- Buy traditional products from the WADA center or the organic farms
- For more information about what you can do, please
contact WADA
- Eco-tourism map of the region
of Deir El Ahmar
- What to see?
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Site |
Location |
Details |
Picture |
| 1 |
WADA center |
Deir el Ahmar |
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| 2 |
Church of Saydet el Borj |
Deir el Ahmar |
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| 3 |
Remains of the roman temple of Jupiter |
Deir el Ahmar, near Saydet el Borj |
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| 4 |
The 2 churches of the Miraculous Lady of Bechouat |
Bechouat |
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| 5 |
The spring of Nahr el Arbeeiine |
Yammouneh |
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| 6 |
The remains of the temple of Astarte |
Yammouneh, near Nahr el Arbeeiine |
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| 7 |
The Yammouneh nature reserve and springs |
Yammouneh |
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| 8 |
The roman road between Yammouneh & Btedeeii |
Yammouneh-Btedeei |
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| 9 |
Qasr el Benet |
Chlifa |
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| 10 |
The Juniper trees forest reserve |
Ouyoun Orghosh |
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| 11 |
The springs of Ouyoun Orghosh |
Ouyoun Orghosh |
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| 12 |
The landscapes from Dahr el Qadib |
Dahr el Qadib |
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| 13 |
Qornet es'Sawda |
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| 14 |
The Cedar Reserve of Becharreh |
Cedars of Becharreh |
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| # |
tour name |
details |
duration |
notes |
| 1 |
Cultural tour (short) |
- Deir el Ahmar
- Bechouat
- Ainata
- Yammouneh
- Deir el Ahmar
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4 hours |
very easy |
| 2 |
Cultural tour (long) |
- Deir el Ahmar
- Bechouat
- Ouyoun Orghosh
- Dahr el Qadib
- (optional: short walk in the Cedars)
- Ainata
- Yammouneh
- Deir el Ahmar
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6-7 hours |
very easy |
| 3 |
Hiking on the roman road from Yammouneh to Btedeei |
Hiking on the remains of the roman road from Yammouneh and Btedeei. Easy
walk on an easy mountain trail. No uphill. |
3 hours |
Easy |
| 4 |
Hiking from Deir el Ahmar to Our Lady of Bechouat |
Hiking from Deir el Ahmar to Bechouat, sometimes without trails, many
uphill. Finish in the old church of Our Lady of Bechouat |
4 hours |
Medium |
| 5 |
Hiking from Deir el Ahmar to Qasr el Benet & visit of an organic farm |
Easy walk with some uphill, with nice landscapes on the Beqaa valley,
visit of an organic farm |
4-5 hours |
Medium |
| 6 |
Hiking from Deir el Ahmar to the Roman road |
Medium walk from Deir el Ahmar to join the roman road and walk down to
Btedeeii. Some uphill in the first part, easy in the second part. |
4 hours |
Medium |
| 7 |
Hiking from Ouyoun Orghosh to Ainata |
Easy downhill walk, with many water springs on the road |
3 hours |
Easy |
| 8 |
Hiking from Ainata to Yammouneh |
Easy downhill walk, visit of the Yammouneh reserve, springs &
archeological remains |
4 hours |
Easy |
- Tourism services provided by WADA
- Local guides for cultural tours and hiking
- Local farmers offering lunch and selling traditional products
- Accommodations
- Transportation: taxi, mini-buses, etc.
- For more information about the available services, please
contact WADA
- How to organize your trip?
- Identify your needs and requirements: dates, activities, difficulty
levels, required services [guides, food, transportation, etc.], etc.
- Contact WADA
- Based on your needs & requirements, WADA will recommend you the best
options and will arrange the necessary coordination and reservations.
- What to wear and what to bring?
- Comfortable multi-layered hiking clothes [comfortable pants, hiking shoes,
t-shirt]
- Warm pullover [even in summer]
- Light windproof & waterproof jacket [even in summer]
- Water: at least 1.5 liters per person, bought from the village
- Food: energetic food bought from the village [dry fruits, chocolate, etc.]
- Mobile phone [switched off while hiking!] with the emergency numbers
- Hat
- Sunscreen cream
- First-aid kit
- Garbage bag
- Camera
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Responsible eco-tourism good practices
- Do not hike without a qualified guide
- Do not throw anything
- Do not pick anything [flowers, fruits, etc.]
- Do not light fire in nature, do not smoke
- Take permission before taking a picture of someone
- Do not take pictures of military sites
- Be discreet
- Wear descent clothes
- Choose the right difficulty level
- Inform your guide of any health problem
- Useful numbers
- WADA: 03.622.369, 03.578.443, 03.674.809, 08.320.239, 08.320.313
- Red Cross: 140
- Civil defense: 125
- Police: 115
- Fire: 175
- Credits
- This website is part of the Sustainable Agri-tourism project, funded by
the Ministry of Agriculture and the UNDP
- The study, planification, development and implementation were done by
esprit~nomade
www.esprit-nomade.com
- Risks & disclaimer
- Hiking and ecotourism activities may be hazardous if not conducted
properly.
- esprit~nomade, WADA, guides, farmers & drivers may not be held
responsible for any direct or indirect damages or accidents caused by the ecotourism activities, services
and information provided on this site.
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