The Olive Trees of Noah
Eleven ancient trees at the southern entrance of the village.
Plan a visit
Come to Bchaaleh
Bchaaleh is about 70 km from Beirut. Six roads climb to the village from Jbeil, Batroun and Tripoli, each one more scenic than the last.
How far is Bchaaleh?
70 kmBeirut
35 kmJbeil
27 kmBatroun
50 kmTripoli
Find the village
Six roads to Bchaaleh
Choose your route according to where you are coming from. The shortest road from Jbeil climbs through Amchit, Lehfed and Tartej.
From Jbeil (shortest)
- Jbeil
- Amchit
- Aqbet Mekra
- Lehfed
- Jaj
- Tartej
- Bchaaleh
From Jbeil via Annaya
- Jbeil
- Annaya
- Mechmech
- Jaj
- Tartej
- Bchaaleh
From Jbeil via Mayfouq
- Jbeil
- Amchit
- Mayfouq
- Tartej
- Bchaaleh
From Batroun
- Batroun
- Kour
- Zan
- Assia
- Bchaaleh
From Batroun via Douma
- Batroun
- Bqosmaya
- Beit Chlala
- Douma
- Bchaaleh
From Tripoli
- Tripoli
- Dahr El Ain
- Amioun
- Deir Billa
- Douma
- Bchaaleh
What to see
A day in Bchaaleh can easily become a weekend. Here are the places not to miss.
St Stephen's & Our Lady of Balata
The two churches at the heart of the village.
Mar Doumit
A monastery church on a hill facing the sea, south of the village.
The Saleeb
The summit park at about 1,370 m, with the Sacred Heart statue and wide views.
The Hosn fortress & Mar Yaacoub
A natural fortress and a cliff-top monastery north of the village.
Bchaaleh Trails
Walking paths through terraces, olive groves and valleys.
Good to know
- At about 1,250 m, Bchaaleh is cooler than the coast: bring a jacket for the evening, even in summer.
- Snow can fall in winter. Check the weather and road conditions before driving up.
- Spring and autumn are ideal for hiking; summer is the season of village feasts.
- The municipality can help with information, guided visits and hiking routes: call +961 71 715 150.