“Le Vernaculaire”
Admire traditional Lebanese architecture
The word Byut "بيوت" means houses. A moderately difficult trail (2.9km) through a diverse landscape of dense mixed forest and karstic outcrops leads to the Byut area, where you can explore the lifestyle of our ancestors on an isolated mountain top.
Three old houses and a vaulted water cistern are well preserved, showcasing traditional Lebanese architecture and building techniques.
Work campaigns were held in the 3 ruined houses in 2010 and 2018 to stabilize them.
Quick overview
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Opening days
Open daily
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Opening times
From 8:00 am till 5:00 pm
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Accessibility
No
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How to reach
By car/bus:
From Beirut Airport to Naher ed Dahab, the total distance is approximately 49 km - Web
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Reservation & Price
Visitors need to book the guided tour, lunch and accommodation in advance
Bookings can be done over the phone or through the website
Services
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Visits
20 Local guides
Available in English, Arabic
2 local guards
Reserve entrance WC
Hoda Nader Guesthouse
Guesthouses in Qehmez
Additional Info
Jabal Moussa Biosphere reserve entrance fee:
Adults 3$, kids 1.5$
Please gear up with hiking shoes, hiking stick (optional), backpack, energy bars, 1L of water/person, sunscreen
Make sure to inform us in advance if you have a health condition
Visiting Rules
Basic rules:
No hunting
No picking flowers and plants
No smoking or lighting fires
No pets
COVID-19 rules:
Only one person shall approach the guard to pay the entrance fee
Provide the exact amount of money, to avoid any change
Wearing a mask at the entrance is mandatory
Always keep at a safe distance of 2 metres from the other visitors
