Three Peaks challenges in Palestine

The landscapes of Palestine

The West Bank's dissected uplands descend towards the Jordan Valley, creating a pronounced contrast between high ground and the lower eastern landscape. Gaza occupies a different setting on the Mediterranean coast, with a low coastal plain rather than a continuation of the inland mountain country.

Elevation influences temperature and rainfall across the uplands. Summers are generally warm to hot and winters cooler, but these broad conditions differ between higher terrain, the Jordan Valley and the maritime coast. The geographical distinction between these regions is central to understanding the destination.