Shahdagh Mountain Resort (Azerbaijani: Şahdağ Turizm Mərkəzi) is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.[1][2]
Shahdagh Mountain Resort | |
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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 |
Resort
editThe 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
editThe 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
editMinistry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / The Administration of Shahdagh Mountain Resort
Operator
editElevation difference
edit1,435 - 2,552 m
Passenger capacity
edit25,000 skiers/hour
Skiable area
edit- 32 km skiable
Lifts
edit17 Lifts in total:
- 2 Gondolas for 8 people
- 8 detachable grip Chairlifts with 4 seats each
- 2 Platter Lifts
- 5 Magic Carpets
Slopes
edit26 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
edit1 Free style area / snow park
Ski School
editThere are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national and international instructors
- Zirve Hotel Shahdag
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
- Pik Palace
Kids Club
editKindergarten / Kids Club
- Lift Base / Zirve Hotel Shahdag
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
Rescue and medical service
editThere 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
editCurrently 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
edit30+ 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
edit3 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
editThere are 4 Conference Centres located in:
- Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
- Zirve Hotel Shahdag
- Park Chalet Autograph Collection
- Pik Palace Autograph Collection
Parking
editThere 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
editList 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
editReferences
edit- ^ Frederick ReimersBuyer's Guide 2014 Outside page 22
- ^ Shahdag Mountain Resort