Factsheet

Across the centuries, the northeast corner of Azerbaijan has served as the gateway between Europe and the Middle East.

Here, in the shadow of the majestic Caucasus Mountains, hides untold natural beauty.

Pristine glaciers and deep ravines, stunning mountain lakes and canyons, and an ecological treasure trove of plants and animals. This is Shahdag in all its splendour.

With a climate favouring year-round sports and leisure, Shahdag ranges from winter lows of -20°C to pleasant summer evenings of 20°C. An incomparable location for one of the world’s largest national parks, and within it, one of the region’s largest ski resorts.

Breathtakingly beautiful, a haven hidden from time, Shahdag is an experience not soon forgotten.


Mountains


The elevation of the peak is 4,243 meters above sea level. Prehistoric cave dwellings have been discovered at the mountain's base, indicating habitation for over 9,000 years. It was first climbed by Russian alpinist and topographer Andrei Pastukhov in 1892.


Elevation difference:

- 1 435 - 2 552  m


Passenger capacity:

- 25 000 skiers/hour


Skiable area:

- 108 Ha

- 30 km skiable


17 Lifts:

- 2 gondolas for 8 person

- 8 detachable grip chairlifts with 4 seats each

- 2 platter lifts

- 5 magic carpets


28 Slopes:

- 6 green slopes (easy level)

- 14 blue slopes (difficult level)

- 6 red slopes (very difficult level)

- 2 black slopes (expert level)


Produced snow:

- 449 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 Hotel & Spa

- Pik Palace


Kids Club

Kindergarten / Kids Club

- Zirve Hotel

- Shahdag Hotel & Spa

- Park Chalet


Rescue and medical service

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


Winter activities

There are Winter Activities Area at Zirve Hotel including Segway, Snowmobile, Zipline, Quads for kids, etc.


Shop and Rentals

- Zirve Hotel

- Shahdag Hotel & Spa

- Pik Palace Hotel


Hotels

Hotel beds in Shahdag Mountain Resort:

- Shahdag Hotel & Spa (346 beds)

- Zirve Hotel (86 beds)

- Gaya Residences (53 beds)

- Pik Palace (334 beds)

- Park Chalet (328 beds)

Total: 1147 beds


Restaurants

30+ restaurants, caffés and bars


SPA and Wellness

3 SPA, Wellness and Fitness Centres:

- Shahdag Hotel & Spa: Ovdan & Fitness Centre (3.000 m2)

- Pik Palace: SPA, Fitness Centre (1.700 m2)

- Park Chalet: SPA, 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 – Welcome Plaza

- Zirve Hotel

- Shahdag Hotel & Spa

- Shahdag Main Hotels Square

- Pik Palace Hotel

- Park Chalet

- Gondola Parking