Shahdag Winter Complex

Shahdagh Mountain Resort () is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.Shahdag Mountain Resort
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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) / The Administration of Shahdagh Mountain Resort

Operator

PGI Management

Elevation difference

1,435 - 2,552 m

Passenger capacity

25,000 skiers/hour

Skiable area

* 35.7 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

32 Slopes in total:
* 8 green
* 16 blue
* 6 red
* 2 black

Produced snow

* 488 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
* 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

20+ restaurants, caffés & bars:
* Shahdag Hotel & Spa: Miras Restaurant, Xezine Bar, Menzere Restaurant
* Zirve Hotel Shahdag: Rahat Bar, Qalateya Restaurant, Ferma Art
* 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
* At Lift Base: Pizzeria, Badam, Traditional Hungarian Trdelnik
* Sess RestoBar, Shahdag Pub, Scalini, Fryday, Qondola cafe, 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

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

* 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

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Ski areas and resorts in Azerbaijan
Populated places in Qusar District
Resorts in Azerbaijan