InterContinental Mzaar (Mountain Resort & Spa)

In winter, after an energising mountain breakfast, take off on skis from the hotel's Refuge slope and explore the trails and pistes. If you are not a skier, we suggest snowmobiling across the mountains, admiring the scenery of the snow-covered peaks. At lunchtime, ski down to the hotel's Refuge Terrace and mingle with Lebanon's jet set. During the warmer seasons, wake up early, energise with a spoon of local mountain honey and take a 4x4 or ATV ride to Wardeh mountain. Hike to the top and pick some wild herbs. When back to the resort, refresh yourself in the pool and enjoy our famous breakfast on the terrace. We suggest fried eggs with mountain-cured minced lamb (awarma).

In winter, rejuvenate with a shower jet treatment at Les Thermes du Mzaar followed by a revitalizing massage. Now it is time to wind down in the lobby and sip on a hot chocolate by the crackling chimney fire. In spring, try spring skiing where you are pulled to the top behind a snowmobile to ski down the challenging glaciers. In summer and autumn, enjoy a picnic at Erzel El Rai, a traditional shepherd's hut on a mountain peak reached by 4x4s or ATVs. Then, see how locals prepare traditional Saj bread, honey and local cheese, or visit a local arak distillery to discover the secrets of this traditional Lebanese spirit.

In winter, take off on skidoo to La Cabane restaurant, located in the middle of the ski area. Here, you can enjoy local dishes and dance to oriental music until the early hours of the morning. During the warmer seasons, our award-winning Lebanese restaurant, Al Horr Tent, is a must. Discover Lebanon's unique folklore: see a traditional dabke dance, enjoy oud & tableh music and have tabbouleh prepared at your table by a lady chef from the local village.