Between summit and valley

At 1,820 metres, La Maison des Cèdres enjoys a privileged setting between the high peaks of Mount Lebanon and the Qadisha Valley. Above, the mountains rise to 3,088 metres; below, the valley descends to 900 metres.

What to do around La Maison des Cèdres?

  • Skiing Winter The Ski Slopes · 2,500 m
  • Hiking the high slopes Summer, once the snow has cleared The Ski Slopes · 2,500 m
  • Snowshoeing December to mid-March, sometimes into April. Our team can advise on trails and snowshoe rentals. Cedars of God · 2,000 m
  • Planting cedars and collecting seeds Year-round Cedars of God · 2,000 m
  • Bekaa Kafra, birthplace of Saint Charbel Year-round Bekaa Kafra · 1,800 m
  • The Gibran Museum Year-round Bsharri · 1,500 m
  • The pilgrimage to the shrine Year-round Our Lady of Béchouate · about 1,200 m
  • Hiking in the Qadisha Valley Best in spring and autumn. Our team can arrange a guided hike, as some trails are unmarked. The Qadisha Valley · 900 m
  • Jeep excursion in the valley Explore the wilder landscapes of the Qadisha Valley by jeep with a local guide. Our team can put you in touch. The Qadisha Valley · 900 m

Qurnat as Sawda

3,088 m

Lebanon’s highest peak rises above the ski slopes, offering sweeping views from 3,088 metres.

The Ski Slopes

2,500 m

Just minutes from La Maison, the Cedars ski resort stretches from 2,150 to 2,850 metres. In winter, explore the mountains on skis; in the warmer months, these same heights offer a beautiful setting for hiking.

Cedars of God

2,000 m

Just above La Maison, the Cedars of God forest is home to some of Lebanon’s oldest cedar trees, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

La Maison des Cèdres

1,820 m

Between the Cedars of God and the Qadisha Valley, La Maison des Cèdres sits at the heart of one of Lebanon’s most iconic landscapes. At 1,820 metres, life follows the rhythm of the mountains, in summer and winter alike.

Bekaa Kafra, Birthplace of Saint Charbel

1,800 m

One of Lebanon’s highest villages, where mountain scenery, stillness and spirituality meet.

Bsharri

1,500 m

Set on the mountainside, a short drive from La Maison des Cèdres, Bsharri is Khalil Gibran’s hometown. His museum, housed in the former Mar Sarkis monastery, offers a glimpse into his life through his art, manuscripts and personal mementos.

Our Lady of Béchouate

about 1,200 m

On the other side of the mountain, about an hour from La Maison des Cèdres, Our Lady of Béchouate is one of Lebanon’s major Marian shrines. Known for the miracles attributed to her, it draws Christian and Muslim pilgrims to a place of prayer, devotion and peace.

The Qadisha Valley

900 m

A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Qadisha Valley is home to monasteries, hermitages and age-old trails woven between dramatic cliffs. Steeped in history and spirituality, this striking landscape is especially beautiful in spring and autumn.