Shahdag Mountain Resort

Summary

Shahdagh Mountain Resort (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.[1][2]

Shahdagh Mountain Resort
Ski Lift in Shahdagh
Ski Lift in Shahdagh
LocationMount Shahdagh
Nearest major cityQusar
Top elevation2,525
Base elevation1,435
Skiable area126Ha
Lift system12 Lifts
Websiteshahdag.az
Ski Lift Working in Shahdagh

Resort edit

 
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 edit

 
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 edit

Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / The Administration of Shahdagh Mountain Resort

Operator edit

PGI Management

Elevation difference edit

1,435 - 2,552 m

Passenger capacity edit

25,000 skiers/hour

Skiable area edit

  • 32 km skiable

Lifts edit

17 Lifts in total:

  • 2 Gondolas for 8 people
  • 8 detachable grip Chairlifts with 4 seats each
  • 2 Platter Lifts
  • 5 Magic Carpets

Slopes edit

26 Slopes in total:

  • 6 green
  • 12 blue
  • 6 red
  • 2 black

Produced snow edit

  • 488 snow guns guaranteeing 100% of the resort's skiable area

Free style edit

1 Free style area / snow park

Ski School edit

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

  • Zirve Hotel Shahdag
  • Shahdag Hotel & Spa
  • Pik Palace

Kids Club edit

Kindergarten / Kids Club

  • Lift Base / Zirve Hotel Shahdag
  • Shahdag Hotel & Spa

Rescue and medical service edit

There is a rescue service in all of the slopes and a Medical Centre at Lift Base

Winter activities edit

  • 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 edit

  • Lift Base
  • Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
  • Pik Palace
  • Main Square

Accommodation edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

There are 4 Conference Centres located in:

  • Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
  • Zirve Hotel Shahdag
  • Park Chalet Autograph Collection
  • Pik Palace Autograph Collection

Parking edit

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 edit

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

List of summer activities edit

  • 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 edit

References edit

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

External links edit

  • Official Site
  • Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic
  • Operator Site Archived 2020-07-05 at the Wayback Machine

41°19′18″N 48°08′53″E / 41.32167°N 48.14806°E / 41.32167; 48.14806