Mzaar Kfardebian
The Middle East's largest ski resort, famous for the surreal experience of skiing in the morning and dipping in the Mediterranean by afternoon.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
605m (1,985ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,465m (8,087ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,860m (6,102ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
42
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
18
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
40 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
30%
Intermediate
45%
Difficult
25%
Best For
Location
Set in the Mount Lebanon range northeast of Beirut, this high-altitude resort sits above the tree line on bare, sun-soaked slopes. The setting is distinctly Mediterranean, with the sea visible to the west on clear days.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Beirut (BEY), about 1.5 hours from the resort by road.
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