The "Polyathlon des Cèdres" and the "PolyLiban cyclo tour" are organized by L'Association du PolyLiban (www.polyliban.org) since 2008 under the high patronage of the Lebanese Army Commander and with the support and participation of the Lebanese Army and Poly-athletes from Lebanon, Europe, and the Middle East.

The "Polyathlon des Cèdres" is the highest multi-sports event in Lebanon and the Middle-East. The Polyathlon aims to create self-awareness by pushing personal boundaries through the promotion of non-competitive sport activities with a green attitude. This 9^th edition of the Polyathlon will link Batroun coast to Qornet el Sawda (3088 m highest peak in the Near East). The challenge includes rafting, swimming, archery, biking and trekking.

The Polyathlon is followed by the PolyLiban cyclo tour. The 9^th edition "PolyLiban des 4 Cols" is a long distance cycling adventure around Lebanon crossing more than 360 km in 4 days along the most challenging mountain passes in Lebanon.

Program

Polyathlon des Cèdres 16-17-18 September 2016

The Polyathlon des Cèdres consists of 5 sports' activities to be completed in less than 24 hours, all activities are MANDATORY except for the swimming stage (Optional)

Sea Rafting (3km), Sea Swimming (2km), Cycling (108km), Archery, Trekking (12km)

For the cycling stage which is the longest and the most important, 3 categories are available:

Group A Batroun to the Cedars 108 km (arrival to the Cedars before 3:00 pm)

Group B Batroun to the Cedars 108 km (arrival to the cedars between 3:00 and 6:00 pm)

Group C Batroun to Mezyara 70 km (arrival to Mezyara after 3:00 pm, transfer by bus to the Cedars)

IMPORTANT: The Polyathlon is a multi-sport event, to complete it participants should do all the stages except for swimming (optional). Doing the trekking stage and sleeping at the Cedars' barracks is reserved for the participants who complete the rafting stage and one of the cycling stage categories.

All participants should respect the Polyathlon values and abide by the general rules and conditions. Polyathlon and PolyLiban cycling tour are non-competitive sports events and racing is not allowed.

Participants must arrive on Friday 16 September between 4:00 and 5:00 pm to BATROUN Colonel Brewery.

Simple accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), and refueling (snacks, fruits, and water), will be provided by the organizers during both events. For the accommodation each participant should have his own sleeping bag and small mattress.

The organizers will ensure transportation from the Cedars to Batroun on Sunday 18 September 2016 in the afternoon.

PolyLiban des 4 Cols, September 19 to 22, 2016

Monday 19 September 2016 (Col Cedars – Aainata)

From Cedars to Deir El Ahmar - Distance 95 km - Elevation gain 1700

Tuesday 20 September 2016 (Col Hadath Baalbak – Ouioun El Siman)

From Deir El Ahmar to Mtein - Distance 95 km - Elevation gain 2600

Wednesday 21 September 2016 (Col Kfarselwan – Zahle)

From Mtein to Ain Zebdeh - Distance 90 km - Elevation gain 1700

Thursday September 2016 (Col Kefraya – Maasser El Shouf)

From Ain Zebdeh to Yarzeh - Distance 85 km - Elevation gain 2100

Arrival to the Army barracks at the Cedars On Sunday September 18 in the afternoon for Polyliban des 4 Cols.

Closing Ceremony on 22 September 2015 @ 7:30 pm (Location to be determined soon)

Download route maps GPS files from the following links here:

Polyathlon https://www.plotaroute.com/route/268591

PolyLiban Day 1 https://www.plotaroute.com/route/262320

PolyLiban Day 2 https://www.plotaroute.com/route/257298

PolyLiban Day 3 https://www.plotaroute.com/route/269289

PolyLiban Day 4 https://www.plotaroute.com/route/265025

Participants are requested to download the information sheet which includes all event details, safety measures, equipment checklist and important things to note!

Download the information sheet here: Polyathlon & PolyLiban 2016 Guide

Download the checklist here: Checklist 2016

1- All participants are requested to register and pay for the Polyathlon des Cèdres and/or the PolyLiban des 4 Cols on IHJOZ link before Friday September 9, 2016. Participants who cannot register and pay online can do a direct registration and payment during the Info Meeting.

2- After September 9th registration WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

3- Who can participate in the Polyathlon & PolyLiban? Anyone over 18 years old in good health with no heart or respiratory problems.

4-The info meeting (MANDATORY for all participants) will be held at Beirut Digital District on Tuesday August 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm. We kindly ask you to bring the following documents to confirm your registration during the info meeting: Copy of your ID (or copy of your passport); Copy of your medical insurance; Registration fees (in case you didn't pay online)

Please don't hesitate to contact us on info@polyliban.org for more information or call +961 3 567 880 / +961 3 950 516

See you on the road,

L'Association du PolyLiban.