SKI RESORTS IN AZERBAIJAN
Compare Azerbaijan's ski resorts, from Shahdag, the country's first and largest, to Tufandağ near Gabala, and open each page for slopes, lifts and transfers.
3
ski resorts
2,552 m
Shahdag top station
45 km
of slopes at Shahdag
Dec to Apr
Shahdag season
Resort guides
Full guides to Azerbaijan's two main ski resorts.
Shahdag
Qusar
Azerbaijan's first and largest winter resort, in the Greater Caucasus, with snowmaking on all slopes.
- Up to 2,552 m
- 45 km of slopes
- About 210 km from Baku
Tufandağ
Gabala
A compact resort near the historic town of Gabala, with gondola access and night skiing on some Saturdays.
- Up to 1,920 m
- 10 runs, the longest 3,150 m
- 6 km from Gabala town
Which resort suits you?
The biggest ski area
Slopes for every level, three ski schools and hotels with spa at the foot of the mountain.
Compact and scenic
A shorter ski area with gondola access, steep black runs and the old town of Gabala nearby.
Something quieter
Ağbulaq in Nakhchivan is a small, modern ski area in the Lesser Caucasus.
Good to know
Snow
Both main resorts rely heavily on snowmaking, so expect groomed slopes rather than frequent deep powder days. Shahdag's season typically runs from mid-December to mid-April, and Tufandağ's from early December to the end of March, depending on conditions.
Getting there
- Baku to Shahdag: about 210 km, around three hours by road
- Baku to Gabala: trains and buses run to Gabala city
- Gabala International Airport is about 29 km from Tufandağ
- Public buses run from Baku to Qusar, then take a taxi to Shahdag
Also in Azerbaijan
Ağbulaq (Abulag), Nakhchivan. A mountain resort 58 km from Nakhchivan city, in the Lesser Caucasus, with modern facilities and a small ski area.
In the news
Euronews Travel · 9 November 2024
Azerbaijan, the unexpected ski destination
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