Mzaar Ski Resort

Name

Mzaar Ski Resort

Legal name

Mzaar Ski Resort

Website

https://mzaarskiresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Resort and Ski Tourism Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (71392), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Ski & Mountain Resorts (Lift-Served Skiing/Riding) (THAAAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ), Winter Adventure & Mountain Resorts (Ski, Snowboard, Snow Activities) (THAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Mountain resort operations
• Ski resort services
• Winter sports recreation
• Mountain hospitality services
• Year-round mountain activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Mazar

HQ country

Afghanistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lift Passes and Skiing Access: The resort generates revenue from selling lift tickets and ski passes for access to 80+ km of slopes and 42 lifts.
2. Activity Bookings: Revenue from booking various mountain activities including MTB trails, zipline, hiking, sports hub activities (mini football, basketball, beach volleyball, padel, outdoor gym, fitness classes), and wellness experiences (sauna, cold plunge, pool).
3. Accommodations: Hotel stays at the resort offering slope-side lodging with direct access to activities and dining.
4. Food and Beverage: On-mountain dining at venues including Iglu (all-day eatery), Le Refuge Restaurant, Cave des Moutons, Burger & Co, and Odin restaurant.
5. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting events such as the Mzaar Summer Festival - Arts Edition and private group bookings.
6. Group Bookings: Corporate events, team building activities, and group reservations for sports activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mzaar Ski Resort is a year-round mountain destination in Kfardebian, Mount Lebanon, operating 365 days a year. It sells access to 80+ km of groomed ski slopes served by 42 lifts, alongside a broad portfolio of bookable mountain activities including MTB trails, zipline, hiking, scenic lift rides, sled/luge, sports hub courts, group fitness classes, wellness (sauna, cold plunge, pool), slope-side accommodations, on-mountain dining, and seasonal events.

Product overview

Mzaar Ski Resort operates as a year-round mountain destination resort offering a unified platform of winter and summer recreational activities. The core product portfolio centers on alpine skiing and snowboarding during winter months (with 80+ km of slopes and 42 lifts across a summit at 2,465 m), complemented by summer mountain activities including MTB trails, zipline, and hiking. The Sports Hub module provides fitness and wellness activities including team sports (Mini Foot, Street Basketball, Beach Volley, Padel), fitness classes (HIIT, Circuit Calisthenics, Yoga, Pilates, Stretching), and wellness facilities (Sauna & Cold Plunge, Pool). Dining venues (Cave des Moutons, Odin, Burger & Co, Iglu, Le Refuge Restaurant) are integrated into the resort experience. The resort also features seasonal events like the Mzaar Summer Festival, lift passes, and booking capabilities for activities and accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ski & Snowboard

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ km of groomed pistes at 2,465m summit altitude
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The PadelistcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with The Padelist to operate padel courts at Mzaar's Sports Hub. The collaboration offers padel experiences for all levels, from casual games to competitive matches, as part of the summer activity portfolio.
• Gym SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Gym Society to deliver the '500+' fitness class - a high energy Tabata-inspired workout combining bodyweight movements, free weights, resistance bands, and kettlebells at the Sports Hub.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faqra Club: Lebanese mountain resort offering skiing, dining, fitness, and social activities in the Kesrouan area — overlapping catchment and value proposition with Mzaar's winter and summer activities.
• The Cedars Ski Resort: Historic Lebanese ski area in the Qadisha Valley, offering lift-served skiing, lodging, and dining in the same country as Mzaar. Directly competes for Lebanese and regional ski visitors with similar altitude and seasons.
• Zaarour Club: Lebanese mountain resort offering skiing, athletic facilities, restaurants, and events. Closely comparable to Mzaar's integrated resort approach with sports, dining, and seasonal activities.
• Laklouk Ski Resort: Smaller Lebanese ski resort in the Qadisha region offering direct lift-served skiing and snow activities. Competes for the same regional ski market with a more limited, season-focused offering.
• Faraya Club: Lebanese mountain and ski club in the Faraya-Mzar area offering ski access, lodging, dining, and recreation. Geographic neighbor and direct competitor to Mzaar in the same ski district.

Broad incumbents

• Vail Resorts: Largest North American ski resort operator with multi-mountain portfolio, season passes, lodging, and ancillary activities. Relevant as a benchmark for integrated ski resort monetization and yield management.
• Aspen Skiing Company: Owner of four Colorado ski mountains plus lodging, dining, and alpine wellness offerings. Comparable to Mzaar's premium mountain destination positioning with diversified revenue streams.
• Center Parcs: European operator of forest-based all-season family resorts with sports, wellness, and F&B. Comparable to Mzaar's positioning as a multi-activity, all-season mountain destination beyond a single core activity.
• Club Med: Global all-inclusive mountain resort operator with multiple mountain villages offering skiing, sports, wellness, and dining. Comparable to Mzaar's integrated, multi-activity, premium mountain destination model.

Emerging players

• Ski Dubai: Indoor ski facility in the UAE serving the Middle East snow sports market. Competes for the regional ski/snowboard audience via year-round climate-controlled skiing, with a different delivery model but overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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