MONT SAINTE-CATHERINE (2,637 M)
At 2,637 metres, Mount Sainte-Catherine (djebel Katherin) is the highest point in the region and in Egypt as a whole. From its heights, you can enjoy an extraordinary panorama of the Sinai, the most beautiful in the entire peninsula and undoubtedly in the country. At the top of the mountain stands a chapel in which the imprint of the body of Saint Catherine, martyred in Alexandria, is embedded (note that the chapel is not open to the public). The body, brought back by the monks, is still in a sarcophagus inside the church. However, your guide can use the small brazier at the top of the mountain to help you enjoy some of the best mint tea you'll ever taste. Less frequented than Mount Moses, the ascent of Mount Sainte-Catherine requires a 5-hour walk from the monastery to climb the 1,200-metre ascent.
Itinerary. There are two possible routes to the top of Mont Sainte-Catherine. The first traverses a variety of sublime landscapes (including the "Wady Djebel", which means "valley of the mountains", "balcony of the plants" and "red mountain"), passing through outstanding granite rock landscapes. The second, more direct route to the summit mainly follows a zig-zag path. This hike is easier, but the scenery is less varied. It will be used to reach Mount Moses, if the two hikes are combined.
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