Mount Hermon
This sightseeing attraction is related to the countries:IsraelIsrael , SyriaLebanonWhen you think of the Middle East, a ski resort is probably the last thing that comes to mind. However, Mount Hermon is home to the country’s only ski resort – small and, in recent years, not very snowy. Mount Hermon has long played a strategically important role in the defense of the Golan Heights, and on its summit at an altitude of 2,224 meters is a large military base, nicknamed “the eyes of Israel.”
The mountain itself is very picturesque, with villages scattered on the lower part of its slopes. Traveling along the winding road will give you a chance to admire the magnificent views and feel the temperature drop significantly, so warm clothes won’t hurt. It’s a real alpine area here – streams of meltwater and waterfalls tumble down the valley, the air is clean and fresh (and very cold in winter)..Ski resort. Tel: (04) 698-13-33. www.skihermon.co.il.yandex Entrance is paid. There are no public transportation routes to the mountain.
