'''Mount Hermon''' is in Golan Heights.

Understand

This is Israel's highest mountain and is home to country's sole ski resort. Part of the mountain is in Israel (i.e. the Golan Heights) and the rest in Lebanon and Syria. Since Israel is officially at war with those countries, it is not possible to approach much less cross the border.

There is snow for only part of the year, so check ahead to see if you can come ski. At other times, you can still visit and enjoy the views, the wildflowers, and so on at a much cheaper price.

Get in

Generally, you must come by private car. There is no public transportation within about 10km of the ski site. The ski company offers bus trips from Tel Aviv to the ski site. Call them for details (see internet site below).

Get around

See

Do

  • '''Ski'''. It's usually possible on-and-off between mid-January and March, depending on the amount of the snowfall. Prices are about 200 NIS for equipment rental and 200 NIS for ski-pass.
  • Buy

    Eat

    Food can be purchased at the ski site, and there are restaurants in several towns nearby (Neve Ativ, Majdal Shams).

    Drink

    Sleep

    There are a number of rooms and apartments for rental at the village of Neve Ativ.

    Contact

    [http://www.skihermon.co.il/ Hermon web site] (there is a link there for information in English).

    Get out

  • There is a Druze village named Majdal Shams closest to the top with Druze food and other shops.