Shahdag Mountain Resort


Shahdagh Mountain Resort is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.

Resort

Opened to the public in 2012, the Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex 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

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"SHAHDAG MOUNTAIN RESORT" CJSC / State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Elevation difference

1,435 - 2,552 m

Passenger capacity

  • 25,000 skiers/hour

Skiable area

  • 45 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

37 Slopes in total:
  • 8 green
  • 17 blue
  • 8 red
  • 4 black

Produced snow

  • 532 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
  • 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 Zirve Hotel.

Winter activities

  • 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

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

Accommodation

Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdag Mountain Resort:
  • Shahdag Hotel & Spa - 4*
  • Zirve Hotel Shahdag - 3*
  • Gaya Residences Shahdag
  • Pik Palace Autograph Collection - 5*
  • Park Chalet Autograph Collection - 5*
1,156 beds in total

Restaurants

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

3 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres:
  • Shahdag Hotel & Spa: Ovdan & Fitness Centre
  • Pik Palace Autograph Collection: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre
  • Park Chalet Autograph Collectio: SPA, The Club Fitness Centre

Conference Centres

There are 4 Conference Centres located in:
  • Shahdagh Hotel & Spa
  • Zirve Hotel
  • Park Chalet Autograph Collection
  • Pik Palace Autograph Collection

Parking

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

List of summer activities

  • 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