Qusar district · 230 km from Baku · base elevation 1,500m
Shahdag is Azerbaijan's largest and most modern ski resort, built in the shadow of Mount Shahdag — at 4,243 metres, one of the highest peaks in the Greater Caucasus. The resort has 16 marked pistes covering beginner to expert terrain, served by gondola and chairlifts, plus a purpose-built alpine village with hotels, restaurants, and equipment rental.
The skiing season typically runs from December to late March, with reliable snow at altitude even when lower resorts are bare. Outside winter, Shahdag is a base for hiking the dramatic Qusar highlands and visiting the nearby village of Laza.