Shahdag Mountain Resort
| Shahdagh Mountain Resort | |
|---|---|
 Ski Lift in Shahdagh | |
| Location | Mount Shahdagh |
| Nearest major city | Qusar |
| Top elevation | 2,100 |
| Base elevation | 1,435 |
| Skiable area | 126Ha |
| Lift system | 12 Lifts |
| Website | shahdag.az |
Shahdagh Mountain Resort is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.[1][2]
Resort[edit]
The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (Şahdağ Turizm Merkezi) was open 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.
It is the first and largest ski resort in Azerbaijan.[3] Plans for the project include 10-12 3 star hotels, golf-clubs, 160-180 cottages, Aqua Park and other objects (places for the living of employees, car parks, workshops for technical works etc.) in the complex.[4]
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 Shahdagh 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]
1.435-2.100m
Passenger capacity[edit]
11.400 skiers/hour
Skiable area[edit]
- 128Ha
- 16,8 km skiable
Lifts[edit]
12 Lifts
- 1 8-person Gondola
- 3 4-seats detachable grips chairlift Chair Lift
- 1 4-seats fixed grips chairlift
- 2 Platter Lift
- 5 Magic Carpets
Slopes[edit]
14 Slopes:
- 5 green
- 5 blue
- 4 red
Produced snow[edit]
- 160 snow guns guaranteeing 100% of the resort's skiable area
Free style[edit]
2 Free style areas / snow parks
Ski School[edit]
There are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national and international instructors
- Lift Base
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
- Pik Palace
Kids Club[edit]
Kindergarten / Kids Club
- Lift Base/ Zirve Hotel
- Shahdagh 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]
There are Winter Activities Area at Lift Base including Segway, Snowmobile, snowshoeing, quads for kids, etc.
Shop and Rentals[edit]
- Lift Base
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
- Pik Palace
- Main Square
Hotels[edit]
Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdagh Mountain Resort:
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa (346 beds)
- Zirve Hotel (86 beds)
- Gaya Residence (62 beds)
- Pik Palace (334 beds)
- Park Chalet (328 beds)
Total 1.156 beds
Restaurants[edit]
20 Restaurants, caffés and bars:
- At Lift Base: Tez Bazar, Illy Café, Hot Dog Stand, Pizza Shop
- Zirve Hotel: Lezzet, Rahat Bar, Nefes Barbeque
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa: Miras Restaurant, Khazine Bar, Menzere Bar & Restaurant, Ovdan Spa Bar and Ice Bar
- Gaya Residences: Alov Restaurant, Kulekli Barbeque
- Pik Palace: Fujisan Asian Restaurant & Bar, Alpina Brasserie and Wine Bar, Chocolat
- Park Chalet: Aspen Grill, Lounge and Bar, and Mocca Cafe
SPA and Wellness[edit]
4 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres:
- Gaya Residences: Fitness Centre
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa: Ovdan & Fitness Centre (3.000 m2)
- Pik Palace: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre (1.700 m2)
- Park Chalet: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre (543 m2)
Conference Centres[edit]
There are 3 Conference Centres located in:
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
- Zirve Hotel
- Pik Palace
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]
Shahdagh Mountain Resort offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages during the summer, from an Adventure Park, to inflatable castles and quads bikes to Nordic walking and even Orienteering.
List of summer activities[edit]
- Chair Lifts
- Mountain Segway
- Bob Karts
- Trotinettes
- Zip Lines
- Paint Ball
- Mountain Bike
- Children Quad
- Adventure Park
- Horse Ride
- Inflable Castle
- Nordic Walking & Trekkings
- Mountain Challenge
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Frederick ReimersBuyer's Guide 2014 Outside page 22
- ^ Shahdag Mountain Resort
- ^ "Shahdag Tourism Complex". Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ "$2 bn to be invested in Shahdag winter-summer resort in Azerbaijan". News.az. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
External links[edit]
- Official Site
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic
- Operator Site Archived 2020-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
Coordinates: 41°19′18″N 48°08′53″E / 41.32167°N 48.14806°E