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Voykit pocket guide · Lebanon
Faraya
Spend 1–2 days in Faraya; 45‑75 min drive from Beirut, ski Dec‑Mar or hike Jun‑Sep.
Faraya is Lebanon's top alpine resort, offering winter skiing at Mzaar and summer hiking, with easy road access from Beirut. One night covers the main activities; add a second night for relaxed hiking or spa time.
- Country
- Lebanon
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb heavy snow may block roads (check)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- LBP
- Money
- US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₤40,000–70,000 excl. bed · Mid ₤70,000–110,000 excl. bed · High ₤110,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Red Cross ambulance 140 · Civil defence 175
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₤3,000–5,000 |
| Manakish | ₤2,000–4,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (day) | ₤50,000–120,000 |
| Taxi (Beirut → Faraya, 45 min) | ₤70,000–100,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BEY · Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Taxi or ride‑share to Faraya about 1 h (check traffic).
Typical fares
- Car rental 4WD, 1 day
- about ₤120,000 (check)
- Ski lift ticket (day)
- ₤50,000–120,000 depending on season (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is primary; taxis or ride‑share apps (Uber, Bolt) work but arrange round‑trip. Walking within village is easy.
See and do
Known for
- Mzaar ski resort
- Chabrouh Dam
- Saint Charbel Monument
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Faqra Archaeological Site | Drive 15 km (9.3 mi) south via Highway 51, about 20 minDrive 9.3 mi (15 km) south via Highway 51, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Jounieh | Drive 27 km (17 mi) west, about 40 minDrive 17 mi (27 km) west, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Mountain chalets
- Stone chalets with fireplaces; book early for Jan‑Mar weekends.
- Resort hotels
- Mid‑range hotels near Mzaar lifts; walkable to village centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | عفواًʿafwan |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much is it? | كم السعر؟kam al‑siʿr? |
| Where is the lift ticket office? | أين مكتب تذاكر المصعد؟ayna maktab tadhakir al‑masʿad? |
| Can I have water, please? | ماء من فضلكmaʾ min faḍlik |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter roads can be icy or closed; check local municipality updates before travel.
- Altitude UV is strong year‑round; use sunscreen.
- Snow chains or 4WD may be required in heavy snow.
Faraya is considered safe; main risks are winter road conditions and high‑altitude sun exposure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Faraya yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mzaar ski resort
- Chabrouh Dam
- Saint Charbel Monument
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Lebanese Ministry of Tourism: www.lebanon.travel/en
- Wikivoyage: Faraya, revision 5299251 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5299251
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/faraya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.