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Tufandag cable car

Cable cars climbing through Caucasus forests to high meadows and ski slopes above Gabala.

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Time needed
Half a day
Entry
Paid
Best time
All year
Area
Tufandag

Cable cars up to snowy peaks and views.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Tufandag Mountain Resort, Gabala

  • From Baku: About 3.5–4 hours by car to Gabala, or a short flight to Gabala airport.
  • From Gabala: About 15 minutes by car to the resort.
  • Lifts: Several cable-car lines rise to the upper stations; tickets by ride or day pass.

The story of the Tufandag cable car

Tufandag Mountain Resort opened in 2012 on the slopes of the Greater Caucasus near Gabala. Its cable cars climb over thick forests of oak and beech to upper stations near 1,900 metres.

In winter it is a ski resort; in summer, the cable cars carry visitors to cool meadows with views of snow-capped peaks, and there are walking trails, zip lines and an alpine coaster.

Best time to visit

Best season

June to September for green meadows; December to March for skiing.

Best time of day

Morning, before clouds gather.

Weather

It is much cooler than Baku; bring a jacket.

Tips before you go

  • Ski in winter, walk in summer.
  • Ride to the top station for the widest views.
  • Combine with Nohur Lake and Gabala's waterfalls.

Best hotels near the Tufandag cable car

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Qafqaz Riverside Resort Hotel

Family resort on the river near Gabala.

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Qafqaz Tufandag Mountain Resort Hotel

Hotel at the foot of the Tufandag cable cars.

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Chenot Palace Gabala

Wellness resort in the forest.

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All hotels near the Tufandag cable car

What's around the Tufandag cable car

  • Nohur LakeLake in the forest, 20 minutes away.
  • Yeddi Gozel waterfallSeven Beauties Waterfall.
  • GabalandFamily amusement park.
  • Gabala townAncient capital of Caucasian Albania.

Questions travellers ask

Is Tufandag open in summer?

Yes, for cable-car rides and activities.

How far is Gabala from Baku?

About 3.5–4 hours by road.

Is it good for families?

Yes, with rides and easy walks.

More in Gabala

Nohur Lake

Nohur Lake

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