| Shahdagh Mountain Resort | |
|---|---|
 Ski Lift in Shahdagh | |
| Location | Mount Shahdagh |
| Nearest major city | Qusar |
| Top elevation | 2,525 |
| Base elevation | 1,435 |
| Skiable area | 126Ha |
| Lift system | 12 Lifts |
| Website | shahdag.az |
Shahdagh Mountain Resort (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.[1][2]
Resort[edit]
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]
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]
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]
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]
- ^ Frederick ReimersBuyer's Guide 2014 Outside page 22
- ^ Shahdag Mountain Resort