Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking)
- avoid Jan–Feb heavy snow may block roads (check)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Faraya112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Faraya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetyFaraya is considered safe; main risks are winter road conditions and high‑altitude sun exposure.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBEY Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Taxi or ride‑share to Faraya about 1 h (check traffic).).
- Getting aroundCar is primary; taxis or ride‑share apps (Uber, Bolt) work but arrange round‑trip.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₤3,000–5,000
- Budget bedMountain chalet room, a night, per roomLBP 80,000
- Mid-range bedMountain chalet room, a night, per roomLBP 120,000
- High-end bedMountain chalet room, a night, per roomLBP 200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 40,000 · Mid LBP 70,000 · High LBP 120,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BEY Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Taxi or ride‑share to Faraya about 1 h (check traffic).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Care
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar, Jun–Sep, Dec. Mixed: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Faraya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is primary; taxis or ride‑share apps (Uber, Bolt) work but arrange round‑trip. Walking within village is easy.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Faqra Archaeological Site
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
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
Well‑preserved Roman‑Byzantine ruins; open year‑round.
Jounieh
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive 27 km (17 mi) west, about 40 minDrive 17 mi (27 km) west, about 40 min
Coastal nightlife, Teleferique cable car to Harissa.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mountain chalets
Stone chalets with fireplaces; book early for Jan‑Mar weekends.
Resort hotels
Mid‑range hotels near Mzaar lifts; walkable to village centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₤40,000–70,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₤70,000–110,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₤110,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort hotel double room1 × 1 night × LBP 180,000 | LBP 180,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LBP 70,000 | LBP 140,000 |
| Car rental (day, 4WD)2 × LBP 120,000 · check | LBP 240,000 |
| Ski lift ticket (day)2 × LBP 80,000 · check | LBP 160,000 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × LBP 25,000 | LBP 50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 77,000 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 423,500 per person per day, bed included | LBP 847,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| 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 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
US consulate in Beirut; other embassies in Beirut.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental 4WD, 1 day: about ₤120,000 (check)
- Ski lift ticket (day): ₤50,000–120,000 depending on season (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم السعر؟ — How much is it? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- أين مكتب تذاكر المصعد؟ — Where is the lift ticket office? (ayna maktab tadhakir al‑masʿad?)
- ماء من فضلك — Can I have water, please? (maʾ min faḍlik)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Faraya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hiking) · avoid Jan–Feb heavy snow may block roads (check)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Book chalet or hotel 2‑3 months ahead for peak winter.
- Arrange private driver for winter return if snow blocks roads.
Sources
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