Bchaaleh,
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Batroun
Lebanon
- Environment/Sustainable development
- Heritage
- International/Cultural relations
- Others
BTA was established in 2021. But its founders were working together as local guides since 2018, date of the Bchaaleh Trails Inauguration.
Our mission is to preserve, develop and promote our natural and cultural heritage, transfer it in a better shape for future generations by developing sustainable tourism businesses and creating job opportunities leading to local circular economy and wellbeing enhancement of local community.
Bchaaleh Trails Association (BTA) journey began in July 2018 with the initiation of the Bchaaleh Hiking Trail Network Project funded by USAID under the LIVCD project in collaboration with Bchaaleh Municipality and Bchaaleh Association for Development. Over the years, our dedicated team has thrived to create and preserve a meaningful responsible tourism in the village. In 2021, we achieved two significant milestones. The first is connecting our trails to the Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) through the thematic side trail “Noah’s Olive Trail”. The second is partnering with The Olive Routes one of the cultural routes of the Council of Europe. These steps put Bchaaleh village on the national and international touristic map and lead us to further develop and enhance sustainable tourism activities and experiences, creating a positive impact on both guests and the local community.