Where in Europe can you ski black slopes in the morning and swim in the Med without freezing your nips off in the afternoon?

Answer: nowhere.

But Lebanon’s got you covered. Mzaar Kfardebian is laughing with 80 km of fluffy groomed pistes. And it’s only an hour from Beirut’s seafront. Problem solved.

Choose from 42 slopes, from beginner to Olympic level and get some serious views of Bekaa Valley and Mount Hermon from the ski lifts.

You’ll to want to stay, eat or chill in the InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa (catchy) - the only 5 star ski resort in the Middle East.

It’s got a massive spa, cinema and restaurants serving everything from sushi to French fondue to giant platters of traditional Lebanese.

Leave spenny pints to the likes of Verbier, your après ski is a bottle of Arak and a bunch of friendly Lebanese locals. No contest.