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A HAVEN OF ADVENTURE & WELLBEING
Less than an hour drive from Beirut and nestled amid snowy peaks at 2000m up the scenic Mount Lebanon, Mzar area offer a wide variety of attractions for leisure, business or getaways and is the biggest and only premium ski address in the Middle East.
The young and family-friendly atmosphere of the Mzar region together with the great outdoors represent a unique getaway option with an abundance of year-round adventure-filled activities. Skiing, snowmobiling, ski-doo, climbing, hiking, rappel, biking, rafting, ATV’ing, camping, meditating in nature, restaurants, pubs, shops, clubs, bakeries join a long list of sightseeing musts such as the Faqra ruins, the Faqra natural bridge, the Jeita Grotto, the Phoenician temple and the famed Casino du Liban as well as many other leisure, cultural, business, relaxing and sports activities.
The region is renowned for its elegant prestigious quality of living and Plateau further adds to the area’s charm. Plateau is located away from busy city stress and yet boasts easy access to Beirut and the rest of Lebanon. Cool summer weather, heart-warming white winters, dazzling views and lush greenery make Plateau and Mzar’s areas highly sought after. From its prime position, Plateau invites residents into a heavenly world of distinction.
Plateau is a breath of freshness within the mountains of Oyoun El Siman, Mzar, reflecting the image of a friendly low-density residential gated community comfortably settled into a natural hillside overlooking a vista of cascading slopes extending into the distant coastline. High in the mountains, Plateau command spectacular views which seem to overlook the world. Open horizons, lush greenery, picturesque mountains and distant locales can all be seen. Such visual pleasure is priceless.
The location alone sets the stage for open views and sea vistas. And Plateau’s design took into account the percentage of construction and used slopes to ensure every home has a stunning panoramic outlook. It is splendid all year round. In summer or in winter, the professional management services of Plateau ensure each little aspect is operating perfectly and all is safe and secure.
Plateau finds itself amongst an inspiring hilltop landscape with dramatic views onto lower valleys, agricultural terraces, forested hilltops and distant sea views. And it is only natural that the overall landscaping scheme of Plateau blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings.
History of Mzar
MZAR A LOVE STORY AT THE PEAK
From the capital Beirut, eyes cannot help but glaze at the high White Mountains majestically dominating the sea and scraping the sky with their dazzling peaks. Lebanon “the land of milk and honey” is also the land of white gold. Indeed the word Lebanon comes from “Lebnana” meaning white in Aramaic, and evokes the image of the mountains covered by snow from December to April.
The story of Mzar began on snow-covered Mount Lebanon in the 1950s. Sheikh Salim El Khazen owned all the lands of Ouyoun El Siman and dreamed of building a modern resort, an exceptional, authentic ski village in the region. His pioneering spirit is evident in the words of his wife Mrs. Margo El-Khazen, “he was a man who followed his dreams to the very end.” Mrs. El-Khazen remembers that in 1937, Sheikh Salim began talking about a big ski project that could compete with the greatest of European ski resorts.
However, at that time Sheikh Salim was busy working as a lawyer and deputy. Nevertheless, and much to the gratitude of today’s tourism and winter sport companies, the ski resort idea continued to haunt him. After a thorough examination of snow quality, Sheikh Salim brought European experts to the slope and they were amazed by the immensity and beauty of the site, and by the endless snow-covered landscape of Mzaar Mountain and its view of Beirut and the Mediterranean.
The fantastic site, only 53 kilometers from Beirut, had been waiting to be discovered. To think that in less than one hour, mountain enthusiasts could reach the snow-packed and sunny peaks in one of Lebanon’s most beautiful areas. In the 1950’s, Sheikh Salim developed the roadways and telephone lines in the area, he then sold a few pieces of land at low prices encouraging the people to reside in the region. In 1960, Sami and Nicolas Jammal installed the first chairlift on the ski hills. In 1963 the Faraya–Mzaar tourism and Winter Sports Company was launched. During the same year, the Faraya-Mzaar Hotel opened its doors with a great pomp and ceremony. The resort continued to widen its scope throughout the 1960s. Between 1960 and 1966 24 chalets were built and Jabal El Dib ski lift opened. In 1966 Naoum Khalife built the Boule de Neige Hotel followed by Avalanche in 1970 and Auberge Suisse in 1973. Night clubs were opened and special events were done, the resort grew to become a popular face for golden youth in summer just as much as winter.

Located in the heart of Mount Lebanon, Plateau, Oyoun El Siman is 46 km away from Beirut, and it would take about one hour by car to reach the apartment. Head north and follow the coastal highway to the Dog River (Nahr el Kalb) after the tunnel and then turn right, up towards Zouk Mosbeh. Follow the main road which will cross several villages like Jeita, Ballouneh, Ajaltoun, Feytroun, Faraya village and finally Oyoun El Siman the home of Plateau and Mzar.