Skiing in Kazakhstan
Shymbulak near Almaty sits at high altitude with reliable snow and improving infrastructure. Kazakhstan's vast Tien Shan mountains hold huge untapped ski touring potential.
Kazakhstan Ski Regions Map
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Ski Regions in Kazakhstan
Explore ski areas in Kazakhstan
Almaty Region
Almaty Region is a ski destination in Kazakhstan, part of the Central Asia & Middle East region, with 3 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,558m to 2,609m, giving a vertical range of 1,051m. Across the area there are 13km of prepared pistes. There are 17 runs in total - 5 easy, 9 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 14 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include AK Bulak, Oi-Qaragai and Tabagan. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €15 on average.
East Kazakhstan Region
East Kazakhstan Region is a ski destination in Kazakhstan, part of the Central Asia & Middle East region, with 2 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 485m to 982m, giving a vertical range of 497m. Across the area there are 13km of prepared pistes. There are 13 runs in total - 9 easy, 4 intermediate - catering to all ability levels. 6 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 2 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Altayskiye Alpy and Nurtau. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €15 on average.
Almaty
Almaty is a ski destination in Kazakhstan, part of the Central Asia & Middle East region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 2,298m to 3,205m, giving a vertical range of 907m. Across the area there are 11km of prepared pistes. There are 21 runs in total - 10 easy, 9 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 11 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 2 chairlifts. The main resort is Шымбұлақ, Shymbulak, Шымбулак. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €15 on average.
Turkistan Region
Turkistan Region is a ski destination in Kazakhstan, part of the Central Asia & Middle East region, home to a single ski resort. The skiing spans elevations from 1,364m to 1,600m, giving a vertical range of 236m. 1 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola. The main resort is Tau Samaly. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €15 on average.
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