Shahdag Mountain Resort

Shahdagh Mountain Resort
Ski Lift in Shahdagh
Interactive map of Shahdagh Mountain Resort
LocationMount Shahdagh
Nearest cityQusar
Top elevation2,525
Base elevation1,435
Skiable area126 ha (310 acres)
Lift system12 Lifts
Websiteshahdag.az

Shahdagh Mountain Resort (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.

Ski Lift Working in Shahdagh

Resort

Shahdag Slopes and Shahdag Hotel & Resort

Opened to the public in 2012, the Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is located in the Greater Caucasus range in Azerbaijan. The resort lies in close proximity to Shahdag National Park, a protected area renowned for its well-preserved ecological system and flora and fauna.

Facilities

View of Mountains from Hotel Shahdagh
Ice Bar Shahdagh
Shahdagh Snow Gun Working
Snowgrooming machines Shahdagh
Stamp of Azerbaijan Ski
Shahdagh in the summer
Shahdagh in the summer

The winter season in Shahdag typically begins in the second half of December and concludes in early April, subject to snow conditions. Seasonal opening dates and operational updates are regularly provided on the official Shahdag Resort website.

Main Developer

Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / "SHAHDAG MOUNTAIN RESORT" CJSC / State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Operator

PGI Management

Elevation difference

1,435 - 2,552 m

Passenger capacity

Skiable area

Lifts

20 Lifts in total:

Slopes

37 Slopes in total:

Produced snow

Ski School

There are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national and international instructors

Kids Club

Kindergarten / Kids Club

Rescue and medical service

There is a rescue service in all of the slopes and a Medical Centre at Zirve Hotel.

Winter activities

Other activities:

Shop and Rentals

Accommodation

Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdag Mountain Resort:

1,156 beds in total

Restaurants

20+ restaurants, caffés & bars:

SPA and Wellness

3 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres:

Conference Centres

There are 4 Conference Centres located in:

Parking

Car Parks:

Shahdagh in the Summer

Bouncy Castle in Shahdagh
Nordic Walking & Trekkings in Shahdagh
Paint Ball in Shahdagh
Segway in Shahdagh

List of summer activities

See also

References

  1. ↑ Frederick ReimersBuyer's Guide 2014 Outside page 22
  2. ↑ Shahdag Mountain Resort

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