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Shahdag Mountain Resort

Coordinates: 41°19′18″N 48°08′53″E / 41.32167°N 48.14806°E / 41.32167; 48.14806
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Shahdagh Mountain Resort
Ski Lift in Shahdagh
Ski Lift in Shahdagh
Map
Interactive map of Shahdagh Mountain Resort
LocationMount Shahdagh
Nearest major cityQusar
Top elevation2,525
Base elevation1,435
Skiable area126Ha
Lift system12 Lifts
Websiteshahdag.az

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

Ski Lift Working in Shahdagh

Resort

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Shahdag Slopes and Shahdag Hotel & 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

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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 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

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Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / "SHAHDAG MOUNTAIN RESORT" CJSC / State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Operator

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PGI Management

Elevation difference

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1,435 - 2,552 m

Passenger capacity

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  • 25,000 skiers/hour

Skiable area

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  • 45 km skiable

Lifts

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20 Lifts in total:

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

Slopes

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37 Slopes in total:

  • 8 green
  • 17 blue
  • 8 red
  • 4 black

Produced snow

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

Ski School

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

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

Kids Club

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Kindergarten / Kids Club

  • Zirve Hotel Shahdag
  • Shahdag Hotel & Spa

Rescue and medical service

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There is a rescue service in all of the slopes and a Medical Centre at Zirve Hotel.

Winter activities

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  • 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
  • Telescope

Other activities:

  • Park Cinema Shahdag
  • Shahdag Kids Karting
  • Photo services

Shop and Rentals

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

Accommodation

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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

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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

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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

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There are 4 Conference Centres located in:

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

Parking

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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

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

List of summer activities

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  • 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
  • Telescope

See also

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References

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