go skiing in Nakhchivan

The village of Agbulag in the Shahbuz region is home to Azerbaijan’s newest ski resort and the first in the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan. The area has long attracted tourists in summer with its pure air and stunning scenery, but now you can enjoy it at any time of year.

go skiingin Nakhchivan

Located an hour’s drive from Nakhchivan city, Agbulag is not just a great place to go skiing, snowboarding or sledging, but also to enjoy beautiful scenery and try some interesting local dishes. The resort has everything necessary for an excellent and affordable holiday, including a hotel with 38 comfortable rooms with high-speed internet as well as three cottages, two cafes, a place to rent ski clothes and equipment, kids’ and entertainment parks, an artificial lake and a 980m-long cable car.

All the infrastructure at the resort is modern, safe and comfortable. And while there is always snow here in winter, artificial snow machines allow winter sports fans to enjoy the slopes for longer. Those just learning to ski can count on the advice and help of professional instructors, while more experienced skiers can hone their skills with advanced one-on-one training.

The resort is situated at 2,000m in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains. The overall length of the slopes is 1,580m, and the slope width varies between 18 and 30m.

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weather and season

Air temperature

Current:
10.1°C
Average:
8.5 – 11.8°C / 47.3–53.2°F

Feel temperature

Current:
12.3°C
Average:
8.6 – 12.8°C / 47.5–55.0°F

Wind

Current:
  • Rain and drizzle this morning
  • ESE
  • speed 3.7 km/h

When to go

  • Peak Season:
  • Winter, summer

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