Shahdag Mountain Resort
Shahdagh Mountain Resort is Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort. Resort. 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. 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. Technical specifications. 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. Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Azerbaijan) / The Administration of Shahdagh Mountain Resort Operator. PGI Management Elevation differencere. 1.435-2.100m Passenger capacity. 11.400 skiers/hour Lifts. 12 Lifts Slopes. 14 Slopes: Free style. 2 Free style areas / snow parks Ski School. There are 3 Ski and Mountain School with national  and international instructors Kids Club. Kindergarten / Kids Club 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, snowshoeing, quads for kids, etc. Hotels. Currently there are 5 Hotels opened. Current hotel beds in Shahdagh Mountain Resort: Total 1.156 beds Restaurants. 20 Restaurants, caffés and bars: SPA and Wellness. 4 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres: Conference Centres. There are 3 Conference Centres located in: Parking. There are 7 Car Parks: Shahdagh in the Summer. 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.