Live the Mountain Spirit

The Faculty of Sport Sciences (FSS) at Antonine University (UA) is bringing the Lebanese Mountain Day to Ehden — three exhilarating days of sports, culture, and adventure in one of Lebanon’s most stunning natural settings.

Partners and Collaborations

This national event is organized in partnership with the Municipality of Zgharta–Ehden, the main host, and in collaboration with Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University (France). It also brings together key partners, including:

- Lebanese Federation of Climbing and Mountaineering

- Lebanese Federation of Archery

- Rally Plus Lebanon

- Overhang Club

- Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL)

Event Details

Audience: Open to the public

Date: October 10–12, 2025

Location: Al Koubra Palace, Ehden

The event is aligned with:

2025 United Nations World Tourism Day theme: Tourism and Sustainable Transformation

International Year of Glacier Preservation, highlighting the vital role of mountains in sports, tourism, and environmental protection

Program Highlights

Expert Panels on water resources, sustainable tourism, and outdoor sports innovation.

Climbing and Archery Competitions in collaboration with national federations.

Paragliding Parade and Enduro Mountain Biking across Ehden’s landscapes.

Cultural and Religious Hikes and Bike Tours through historic and natural sites.

Night Hiking and Stargazing at Horsh Ehden.

Oriental Night Concert by UA’s Faculty of Music and Musicology.

Commitment to Sustainability

Lebanese National Mountain Day contributes to advancing several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Promoting sports, physical activity, and active lifestyles.

SDG 4: Quality Education – Sharing knowledge through expert panels, workshops, and exchanges.

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Preserving mountain villages, cultural heritage, and balancing tourism with preservation.

SDG 13: Climate Action – Addressing snow cover, water resources, and resilience in mountain environments.

SDG 15: Life on Land – Protecting ecosystems, forests, and biodiversity.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening collaboration with municipalities, federations, and international partners.

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