Chatine
Description:
Routes are short (15 m) and mostly slabby with crimps, jugs, pockets, and slopers, with a few overhanging routes. Sunny sector at around 1450 m above sea level. Good for spring and fall climbing. Family-friendly crag with easy access and easy grades. The area is sometimes also called Tannourine-Teffehat. Refer to Lebanon Rock Climbing Guidebook by Jad el Khoury and George Emil (2021). The book is available for sale at Bluearth Lebanon in Bourj Hammoud.
Directions:
From Tannourine el Tahta, drive uphill towards Laqlouq area. You will pass a bend with a beautiful house on a rocky outcrop, and then another bend with a parking area. Park and walk to the crag which appears as a small cave with grey and orange rock. Access to the crag is through private land so please respect the area - do not pick apples in the orchard, leave no trace, and be aware that climbers may be asked to pay a small access fee. Climbing area coordinates: 34.182001, 35.873078
Recent Sends
Description:
Routes are short (15 m) and mostly slabby with crimps, jugs, pockets, and slopers, with a few overhanging routes. Sunny sector at around 1450 m above sea level. Good for spring and fall climbing. Family-friendly crag with easy access and easy grades. The area is sometimes also called Tannourine-Teffehat. Refer to Lebanon Rock Climbing Guidebook by Jad el Khoury and George Emil (2021). The book is available for sale at Bluearth Lebanon in Bourj Hammoud.
Directions:
From Tannourine el Tahta, drive uphill towards Laqlouq area. You will pass a bend with a beautiful house on a rocky outcrop, and then another bend with a parking area. Park and walk to the crag which appears as a small cave with grey and orange rock. Access to the crag is through private land so please respect the area - do not pick apples in the orchard, leave no trace, and be aware that climbers may be asked to pay a small access fee. Climbing area coordinates: 34.182001, 35.873078