EcoTourism
 
La Reserve Afqa

Stress, worries, pollution and life between four walls are the nightmares of the modern world.
Overhauling their minds and bodies in a safe, quiet and unpolluted environment is a must for lots of people of all ages.
One refuge: the high mountains.
La Reserve, the premier eco-tourism resort in the mountains of Lebanon, offers all nature-lovers and adventure-seekers the opportunity to live thrilling moments, performing unique outdoors sports and activities, in a green and friendly environment.
We sell freedom and challenge, essential parts of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Located at Mnaitra, at the heights of the caza of Jbeil, the resort spreads over millions of square meters, full of apple and cherries trees gardens and ever-green juniper, pine and oak trees.

The surroundings nestle archeological remains (the temples of Ashtarout and Adonis, Yanouh and roman tombs), fabulous grottos (Roueiss, Afqa, Mar Youhanna, etc...), numerous valleys and plateaus with breath-taking sceneries, The high plateaus, kingdom of the shepherds and their goats and lambs, link the three main ski resorts, Lakluk, Faraya, the Cedars. Several natural water springs flow all around.Our aim is "to instill in young people of today an awareness of the fragility of our own ecosystem and to guide them towards a respectful approach to Nature".
Thus, La Réserve dedicates itself to:

• promote and enhance eco-tourism and adventure tourism in Lebanon.
• boost up internal tourism and attracting regional customers.
• effectively participate in the rural development and in the sustainable tourism policies.
• create an interest towards Nature preservation and ecological development between the younger generations in Lebanon.
La Réserve institutionalizes eco-tourism and adventure tourism in a country full of natural resources still to be revealed to a very demanding world.
Under the guidance of a professional team of supervisors, all members of the Ecole Française d'Escalade and rescuers at the Lebanese Red Cross, La Réserve introduces thrilling outdoors sports and team activities to families, institutions, companies, schools and universities:

• Hiking

• Trekking

• Mountain-climbing

• Rappelling

• Via-ferrata

• Cordée

• Ropes courses

• Caving

• Archery

• Mountain-biking

• Orienteering

• Basket-ball

• Volley-ball

• Badminton

• Pétanque

Team-building programs for companies and institutions.

• Summer Camps

• Basket ball Summer Camps

• Survival in the snow- 
   winter camps   

Spreading amongst the juniper trees, large tents accommodate more than 150 persons at one time.Every tent is equipped with four beds, mattresses and pillows, lighting and an electrical outlet.
Individual showers offer hot and cold water.
La Réserve is open from mid-April till the end of November.
Nature Summer Camps and Basket Ball Camps take place in July and August.
Snow Survival Camps are organized in the weekends of January and February.
No memberships and no entrance fees. Only reservation is a must.
La Réserve's personnel - management, restaurant, activities, camping - is highly trained to provide our customers an optimal service in a very friendly atmosphere.

 


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