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Push off from Ouyoun El Simane and ride guided snowmobile trails across the Faraya slopes. This half‑day tour blends quick technical sections with expansive viewpoints — ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
Push off from Ouyoun El Simane and ride guided snowmobile trails across the Faraya slopes. This half‑day tour blends quick technical sections with expansive viewpoints — ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
The engine rumbles to life and the cold air snaps along the ridge as riders push off into a high-altitude landscape where pine stands lean into the wind and the valley below opens like a hard-won view. On a half‑day snowmobile tour from Ouyoun El Simane, the ride is part transit, part panoramic theater: trails carve through packed snow, skirting rocky outcrops and stopping at viewpoints that put Beirut’s coastline and the Mount Lebanon spine in sharp relief.
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Operated by Helmets On - Polaris Lebanon · Ouyoun El Simane, Mount Lebanon
The engine rumbles to life and the cold air snaps along the ridge as riders push off into a high-altitude landscape where pine stands lean into the wind and the valley below opens like a hard-won view. On a half‑day snowmobile tour from Ouyoun El Simane, the ride is part transit, part panoramic theater: trails carve through packed snow, skirting rocky outcrops and stopping at viewpoints that put Beirut’s coastline and the Mount Lebanon spine in sharp relief.
This corner of Mount Lebanon has long been a seasonal escape — summer orchards and winter sled runs layered over older monastic and rural traditions. Geology here is limestone and marl, folded over millennia to create steep ridgelines and sheltered hollows that hold snow late into spring. Local culture is practical and hospitality-driven; small cabins like La Cabane offer tea and quick shelter, and the new St. Charbel statue is a recent landmark for photo stops.
Expect groomed and ungroomed snow trails, gentle climbs and short technical sections where riders need to modulate throttle and line choice. Guides run separate machines to manage speed and safety; tours are offered in morning and afternoon windows, with a briefing before departure. Snow jackets, pants and boots can be rented on site, and helmets with hair nets are included.
For planning: arrive 15 minutes early, layer for wind and sun, and bring sunglasses or clear goggles for low-angle light. Stay on marked routes, follow the guide’s cues, and leave time to savor the views — the mountains will pull you forward with each turn.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Light to moderate fitness—able to balance seated on a moving vehicle and handle short bursts of physical control.
Passengers must be at least 6 years old; drivers must be 18 or older with ID for verification.
No—tours accommodate beginners with a briefing and guided lead; basic vehicle handling helps but is not mandatory.
Helmet and hair net, bottled water, a trained guide, local taxes, and hot tea/coffee stops are included; outerwear can be rented on site for a fee.
All sales are final and non-refundable; the operator may cancel for unsafe weather and will notify guests in that case.
Trails run through parts of Mount Lebanon historically used for summer grazing and seasonal retreats; small chapels and community shelters mark the ridge roads.
Stick to marked routes to limit vegetation damage and erosion; operators often follow seasonal closures to protect nesting birds and fragile alpine flora.
Helmets On - Polaris Lebanon operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The engine rumbles to life and the cold air snaps along the ridge as riders push off into a high-altitude landscape where pine stands lean into the wind and the valley below opens like a hard-won view. On a half‑day snowmobile tour from Ouyoun El Simane, the ride is part transit, part panoramic theater: trails carve through packed snow, skirting rocky outcrops and stopping at viewpoints that put Beirut’s coastline and the Mount Lebanon spine in sharp relief.
The engine rumbles to life and the cold air snaps along the ridge as riders push off into a high-altitude landscape where pine stands lean into the wind and the valley below opens like a hard-won view. On a half‑day snowmobile tour from Ouyoun El Simane, the ride is part transit, part panoramic theater: trails carve through packed snow, skirting rocky outcrops and stopping at viewpoints that put Beirut’s coastline and the Mount Lebanon spine in sharp relief.
This corner of Mount Lebanon has long been a seasonal escape — summer orchards and winter sled runs layered over older monastic and rural traditions. Geology here is limestone and marl, folded over millennia to create steep ridgelines and sheltered hollows that hold snow late into spring. Local culture is practical and hospitality-driven; small cabins like La Cabane offer tea and quick shelter, and the new St. Charbel statue is a recent landmark for photo stops.
Expect groomed and ungroomed snow trails, gentle climbs and short technical sections where riders need to modulate throttle and line choice. Guides run separate machines to manage speed and safety; tours are offered in morning and afternoon windows, with a briefing before departure. Snow jackets, pants and boots can be rented on site, and helmets with hair nets are included.
For planning: arrive 15 minutes early, layer for wind and sun, and bring sunglasses or clear goggles for low-angle light. Stay on marked routes, follow the guide’s cues, and leave time to savor the views — the mountains will pull you forward with each turn.