Shahdag Mountain Resort is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort.
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Resort
The Shahdag Mountain Resort Complex (?ahda? 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. Plans for the project include 10-12 3 star hotels, golf-clubs, 160-180 cottages, Aqua Park and other objects (places for living of employees, car parks, workshops for technical works etc.) in the complex.
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Technical Specifications
The winter season in Shahdag 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
Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / The Administration of Shahdag Mountain Resort
Operator
PGI Management
Elevation differencere
1.435-2.100m
Passenger capacity
11.400 skiers/hour
Skiable area
- 128Ha
- 16,8 km skiable
Lifts
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
14 Slopes:
- 5 green
- 5 blue
- 4 red
Produced snow
- 160 snow guns guaranteeing 100% of the resort's skiable area
Free style
2 Free style areas / snow parks
Ski School
There are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national and international instructors
- Lift Base
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
- Pik Palace
Kids Club
Kindergarten / Kids Club
- Lift Base/ Zirve Hotel
- 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
There are Winter Activities Area at Lift Base including Segway, Snowmobile, snowshoing, quads for kids, etc.
Shop and Rentals
- Lift Base
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
- Pik Palace
- Main Square
Hotels
Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdag 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
20 Restaurants, caffés and bars:
- At Lift Base: Tez Bazar, Illy Café, Hot Dog Stand, Pizza Shop
- Zirve Hotel: Lezzet, Rahat Bar, Nefes Barbeque
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa: Miras Restaurant, Xerzine 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 Cafle
SPA and Wellness
4 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres:
- Gaya Residences: Fitness Centre
- Shahdag 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
There are 3 Conference Centres located in:
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
- Zirve Hotel
- Pik Palace
Parking
There are 7 Car Parks:
- Outside parking - At Lift Base
- At Lift Base
- Shahdag Hotel & Spa
- Shahdag Main Hotels Square
- Pik Palace
- Park Chalet
- Gondola Parking
Shahdag in the Summer
Shahdag 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
- 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
- Mount Shahdagh
- Shahdag National Park
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan)
- Azerbaijan
References
External links
- Official Site
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan Republic
- Operator Site
Source of article : Wikipedia
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