Shahdagh Mountain Resort (
Azerbaijani : Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi ) is
Azerbaijan 's first and largest winter resort.
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Ski Lift Working in Shahdagh
Resort
Shahdag Slopes and Shahdag Hotel & Resort
The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (Şahdağ Turizm Merkezi) opened to the public in 2012. It is located in the
Azerbaijan 's
Greater Caucasus range, the site is located near
Shahdag National Park , which is known for having an intact ecological system and an untouched flora and fauna.
Technical specifications
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 Shahdagh begins in the second half of December and finishes at the beginning of April, depending on snow conditions. In the website of Shahdag the opening information is constantly updated for every season.
Main Developer
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / The Administration of Shahdagh Mountain Resort
Operator
PGI Management
Elevation difference
1,435 - 2,552 m
Passenger capacity
25,000 skiers/hour
Skiable area
Lifts
17 Lifts in total:
2 Gondolas for 8 people
8 detachable grip Chairlifts with 4 seats each
2 Platter Lifts
5 Magic Carpets
Slopes
26 Slopes in total:
6 green
12 blue
6 red
2 black
Produced snow
488 snow guns guaranteeing 100% of the resort's skiable area
Free style
1 Free style area / snow park
Ski School
There are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national and international instructors
Zirve Hotel Shahdag
Shahdag Hotel & Spa
Pik Palace
Kids Club
Kindergarten / Kids Club
Lift Base / Zirve Hotel Shahdag
Shahdag Hotel & Spa
Rescue and medical service
There is a rescue service in all of the slopes and a Medical Centre at Lift Base
Winter activities
Archery
Children sledges
Children's entertainment center
Cableways for pedestrians
Hiking in the mountains
Tour by snowplow
Skiing
Snowboarding
Snowmobile ride
Snowshoe hike
Snow tubing
Ski tour
Shahdag Coaster
Paintball
Paragliding
Off-road tours
Rink
Ride on polaris
Zipline
Shop and Rentals
Lift Base
Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
Pik Palace
Main Square
Accommodation
Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdag Mountain Resort:
Shahdag Hotel & Spa (346 beds)
Zirve Hotel Shahdag (86 beds)
Gaya Residences Shahdag (62 beds)
Pik Palace Autograph Collection (334 beds)
Park Chalet Autograph Collection (328 beds)
1,156 beds in total
Restaurants
30+ restaurants, caffés & bars :
Shahdag Hotel & Spa : Miras Restaurant, Xezine Bar, Menzere Restaurant
Zirve Hotel Shahdag : Rahat Bar, Pirosmani Restaurant, Ferma Art
Gaya Residences Shahdag : Alov Restaurant, Kulekli Rooftop Lounge Bar
Pik Palace Autograph Collection : Alpina Brasserie & Wine Bar, Chocolat Patisserie Cafe
Park Chalet Autograph Collection : Aspen Grill Restaurant, Aspen Lounge, Aspen Bar
At Lift Base : Durna, Slices by Elio, Badam
Sess RestoBar, Shahdag Pub, Scalini, Fryday, Qondola cafe, Qalateya, Mushvig Doner, Lviv Handmade Chocolate, etc
SPA and Wellness
3 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres :
Shahdag Hotel & Spa: Ovdan & Fitness Centre (3.000 m2)
Pik Palace Autograph Collection: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre (1.700 m2)
Park Chalet Autograph Collectio: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre (543 m2)
Conference Centres
There are 4 Conference Centres located in:
Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
Zirve Hotel Shahdag
Park Chalet Autograph Collection
Pik Palace Autograph Collection
Parking
There are 7 Car Parks :
Outside parking – At Lift Base
At Lift Base
Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
Shahdagh Main Hotels Square
Pik Palace
Park Chalet
Gondola Parking
Shahdagh in the Summer
Bouncy Castle in Shahdagh
Nordic Walking & Trekkings in Shahdagh
Paint Ball in Shahdagh
Segway in Shahdagh
List of summer activities
ATV for adults and children
Shahdag Coaster
Bob cards
Bike
Bouncy castle
Cable car for pedestrians
Camp
Off-road tours
Paintball
Paragliding
Polaris tour
Trampoline
Trottinet
Zipline
See also
References
External links
41°19′18″N 48°08′53″E / 41.32167°N 48.14806°E / 41.32167; 48.14806