Mount Sannine ( /

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: ''Jabal Șannīn'') is a

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in the

Mount Lebanon Mount Lebanon (, ; , ; ) is a mountain range in Lebanon. It is about long and averages above in elevation, with its peak at . The range provides a typical alpine climate year-round. Mount Lebanon is well-known for its snow-covered mountains, ...

range. Its highest point is 2,628 m (8,622 feet) above

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in Lebanon. Mount Sannine, which has a base of

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, is the source of many mountain springs. There is an old 4th-century

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situated at the peak of the mountain. The city of

Beirut Beirut ( ; ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Lebanon. , Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, just under half of Lebanon's population, which makes it the List of largest cities in the Levant region by populatio ...

and the

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can be seen from the top of the mountain. With a prominence of 801 meters, it ranks as the 8th most prominent peak in the Levant Ranges and the 3rd in Lebanon.

Tourism

The mountain features diverse trails ranging from easy to challenging, with some routes taking approximately 3 hours to reach the summit. From the summit visitors can see a view of

, the

and surrounding landscapes. During winter time People come for some skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing.

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Panorama photo of Mount Sannine
Sannine Tourist attractions in Lebanon {{lebanon-geo-stub

Tourism

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