Nestled among the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus and surrounded by the unspoiled nature of northern Azerbaijan, this is not just a wellness destination but a retreat designed to reset health at its deepest level. Modern architecture blends seamlessly with the wild landscape, offering a location where guests are invited to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover balance.
Accommodation includes spacious rooms and suites, a Presidential Suite in the main palace, as well as private villas – each designed for privacy and comfort. Villas feature private spa facilities and pools; the resort also offers indoor and outdoor pools for laps or recovery between treatments.
At the heart of the property lies a 6,000 m² medical spa that unites advanced diagnostics with traditional healing practices. Here, precision medicine meets bioenergetic therapies and an extensive metabolic and sports laboratory. Treatments are cutting-edge and targeted: whole-body cryotherapy at –110°C, altitude training, anti-gravity technologies, hydrotherapy, and neuro-acoustic therapies work together to activate the body’s natural capacity to repair and renew. An expansive fitness area complements the therapeutic offering, creating a clear, structured pathway towards better health.
Care begins from the moment of arrival. Guests are welcomed by a team of more than 100 specialists across multiple disciplines, ensuring that every evaluation feels deeply personal. Each programme, from Advanced Detox to Prevention & Ageing Well, is designed not only to restore vitality but also to equip each guest with tools for long-term wellbeing.
Beyond the spa, the landscape invites movement. Tennis on well-kept courts, cycling through the park and forest trails, and yoga with views over Lake Nohur and the surrounding woodlands add fresh air and focus to the day. These outdoor activities pair naturally with the detox programmes’ work inside, helping to settle sleep, lift energy, and clear the mind.
The Chenot Diet®, a cornerstone of the experience, is another revelation. Carefully prepared to reduce dietary load while aiding cellular cleanup, it proves that health-focused cuisine can also be refined, full of flavour, and deeply satisfying.
Tranquillity of Gabala
In the tranquillity of Gabala, change feels almost effortless. Better sleep, greater energy, and sharper focus arrive within days, as the therapies, treatments, and natural setting work in harmony. Guests often describe their time here not as a pause from life but as a genuine reset – a chance to leave behind stress and carry home a renewed sense of balance.
Since its opening, Chenot Palace Gabala has established itself as a sanctuary where science and hospitality meet. Guided by the philosophy of Henri Chenot, it remains a place of care and expertise – evidence that, approached with precision and passion, wellness can deliver meaningful, lasting results.
Welcome to the heartland of Azerbaijan
Just three hours’ drive from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, Gabala opens up a world of lush alpine vistas, mirror-like lakes, Silk Road legends, and a pace of life that gently slows the soul. It’s a sophisticated retreat where nature and culture blend seamlessly, leaving your senses in perfect harmony.
Visit the Lavender Fields
At the foot of the Caucasus near the ancient village of Chukhur Gabala, entire fields blush purple with lavender. Walk through waves of fragrance that lift the spirit and linger on the skin like sunshine. The best time to wander is late May through June, when the blooms are at their fullest. Come then, and you may also stumble into the annual Lavender Festival – a celebration as colourful as the fields themselves.
Let Your Adrenaline Soar on Tufandag’s Mountain Swing
Swings remind us of childhood, of laughter and weightless moments. Now imagine that feeling magnified at 1,920 metres above sea level, on the peak poetically called Sleeping Beauty. Here, two swings await – one seven metres high, the other a dizzying twenty. The reward? An exhilarating rush paired with breathtaking views over rugged peaks and forested slopes. Nostalgia, thrill, and beauty, all in one sweep.
Lake Nohur – Mirror of Tranquillity
Just a short drive from Gabala lies Lake Nohur, a still, shimmering jewel framed by dense forests and towering mountains. In summer it glows emerald; in autumn, it reflects fiery reds and golds. Every season paints its own masterpiece on the water’s glassy surface. Come here to pause, to breathe, to listen to silence as it takes on colour.
A Journey Through Time in Oguz
In the quiet town of Oguz, echoes of a remarkable community remain. Once one of Azerbaijan’s most important Jewish settlements, it was home to Jews and Muslims living side by side, sharing holidays, stories, and traditions. Though many have since moved, synagogues and Jewish-style houses still stand as gentle reminders of harmony. Visiting Oguz is less about sightseeing, more about touching a living thread of history.
Silk Road Spirit at Vedre Bazaar
Centuries ago, Gabala thrived as a hub on the legendary Silk Road. That spirit is still alive in Vedre Bazaar. Wander between stalls bursting with handmade carpets, delicate ceramics, and silks that seem to hold the shimmer of a thousand sunsets. Peek into the workshops, watch master craftsmen at work, and perhaps carry home a piece that tells its own story. Every object here feels less like a souvenir, more like a memory made tangible.
Ancient Gabala – Where Legends Rest
Fifteen kilometres southwest of today’s Gabala lie the ruins of its ancient namesake, once the capital of Caucasian Albania. Archaeologists have been peeling back its layers since 1959, unearthing coins, ceramics, tombs, and even medieval waterworks. Walking among these ruins, you don’t just see history – you feel the weight of centuries beneath your feet, the whispers of empires long gone.
Gabala from the Sky
Some landscapes are too vast to grasp from the ground. A helicopter ride from Gabala reveals the grandeur of valleys, peaks, and glittering lakes – a bird’s-eye panorama best toasted with a glass of champagne. For those who prefer drifting to soaring, a hot-air balloon with Skystar offers a gentler adventure: silence, sky, and the slow poetry of floating above it all.
Music in the Mountains
Gabala has quietly become one of Azerbaijan’s cultural capitals. Each summer, the Gabala International Music Festival draws world-class performers in classical, jazz, and crossover genres to its state-of-the-art concert hall. Imagine: an intimate evening, the finest acoustics, and the peaks of the Caucasus as your backdrop. For music lovers, it’s less a concert and more a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Seven Beauties – Yeddi Gözəl Waterfall
A short drive from town reveals a cascade of wonders: the Seven Beauties Waterfall. Two are easy to reach; the upper five hide behind steps and shaded trails, a reward for the curious. Forest air tinged with mist, cool water rushing through rocks – it feels like stepping into a mountain’s secret. For those who crave more, the Mychyg Waterfall above the Demiraparanch River awaits – tumbling 96 metres, the tallest in all Azerbaijan.
Winter Wonderland
When snow blankets the Caucasus, Gabala transforms into a playground for skiers. Just four kilometres from the centre, slopes for both experts and beginners promise adventure with alpine views like nowhere else. And when the snow melts, the mountains invite hikers, cyclists, paragliders, and jeep explorers – proof that Gabala is a year-round invitation to play, dream, and discover.
Detox Programme
Our signature Chenot programme aims to induce a deep purification and detoxification of the body to eliminate toxins, increase vitality, reset energy levels and rebalance its physiology.
CHF 5’500
Detox Programme
Relax your brain, revitalise your body – Chenot’s Recover & Energise programme reduces chronic stress and fatigue which restores optimal energy levels.
CHF 6’400
Detox Programme
Chenot’s most intense health span enhancing programme combining our signature detox with high-impact rejuvenation to delay the onset of biological ageing.
CHF 7’100
Detox Programme
Restore natural sleep rhythms and accelerate recovery with targeted treatments timed to your chronotype – built on the extraordinary power of our Recover & Energise programme.
CHF 7’960
Screening & Optimisation
State-of-the-art medical diagnostics and functional testing for a precise and time-efficient overview of how your daily choices impact your health.
CHF 6’100