Myla Katzav

Mt. Hermon is the highest peak in Israel at the Golan Heights territory.  At 9,230 feet, it is at the border of Syria and Lebanon.  Covered in snow during winter and spring, it is the only ski resort in Israel. The waters from the melted snow become a source of the Jordan River. It is approximately a 4-hour drive from the center. 

The way to Mt Hermon is just as breath-taking. The landscape seems endless and picture perfect where green, green plantations roll out to hills and mountains nourishing cattles and holding all sorts of trees and plants that take root from ancient times. At the foot of the mountain, you see vineyards and pinetrees in abundance.  The road going up to the mountain is winding and the air is at its freshest and purest!

We were at Mt Hermon on a Sunday and it felt like a reunion.  Working-Filipinos by the hundreds were all over the place because it was their day-off.

There are many activities for beginning skiers to intermmediate and advanced.  Cable cars would bring you to the other peaks of the resort.  Restaurants are open both at the foot of the mountain and on the resort itself. We stayed mostly at the sledding area where it is the most safe and fun for the kids.