Shahdagh Mountain Resort () is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.Frederick ReimersBuyer's Guide 2014 Outside page 22Shahdag Mountain Resort
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
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 25,000 skiers/hour
Skiable area 45 km skiable
Lifts 20 Lifts in total: 3 Gondolas for 8 people 10 detachable grip Chairlifts with 4 seats each 2 Platter Lifts 5 Magic Carpets
Slopes 37 Slopes in total: 8 green 17 blue 8 red 4 black
Produced snow 532 snow guns guaranteeing 100% of the resort's skiable area
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 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 Zirve Hotel.
Winter activities
Zip-line Shahdag Coaster Snowboarding Skiing Off-road tours and expeditions Polaris tour Winter paintball Snow tubing Shooting Ice rink Segway Snow shoeing Archery Trekking in the mountains Ski tour Quad and buggy tours Tour by snowplow Snowmobile tour Horseback riding Adventure park for kids Trampoline tower for kids Lifts for pedestrians Quads for kids VR Zone Catapult Swing Motocross
Activity packages
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Other activities:
Park Cinema Shahdag Shahdag Kids Karting Photo services
Shop and Rentals Zirve Hotel Shahdag Hotel & Spa Pik Palace Main Square
Accommodation Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdag Mountain Resort: Shahdag Hotel & Spa - 4* (346 beds) Zirve Hotel Shahdag - 3* (86 beds) Gaya Residences Shahdag (62 beds) Pik Palace Autograph Collection - 5* (334 beds) Park Chalet Autograph Collection - 5* (328 beds) 1,156 beds in total
Restaurants 20+ restaurants, caffés & bars: Shahdag Hotel & Spa and surroundings: Miras Restaurant, Xezine Bar, Menzere Restaurant, Sess RestoBar, Shahdag Pub, Scalini, Fryday, Lviv Handmade Chocolate Zirve Hotel Shahdag and surroundings: Rahat Bar, Qalateya Restaurant, Ferma Art, Pizzeria, Badam, Traditional Hungarian Trdelnik, Qondola cafe Gaya Residences Shahdag: Alov Restaurant Pik Palace Autograph Collection: Alpina Brasserie & Wine Bar, Chocolat Patisserie Cafe Park Chalet Autograph Collection: Aspen Grill Restaurant, Aspen Lounge, Aspen Bar
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 Park Chalet Autograph Collection Pik Palace Autograph Collection
Parking Car Parks: Outside parking: Welcome plaza Main Plaza Zirve Hotel Shahdagh Hotel & Spa Gaya Residences Pik Palace Park Chalet Gondola Parking
Shahdagh in the Summer
List of summer activities
Swimming in the lake Shahdag Coaster Lifts for pedestrians Paragliding Off-road tours Quad and buggy tours Segway Paintball Mountain cycling Bobkart Horseback riding Shooting Water slide for kids Camping Polaris tour Archery Catamaran Trekking in mountains Football Volleyball Trampoline Trampoline tower for kids Electric cars for children Adventure park for kids Quad tours for children Catapult VR Zone Swing Basketball Motocross Scooter Activity packages Fishing Off-road scooters Tubing
Shahdag Kids Karting
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See also Mount Shahdagh Shahdagh National Park Tourism in Azerbaijan Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) Azerbaijan
References
External links
Official Site Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic Operator Site