Ski Adventure Kazakhstan
Your next exciting adventure awaits in Kazakhstan! A fantastic week of snow activities around the Almaty region awaits. Don’t expect Soviet ski resorts, boring nightlife or Wiener Schnitzels. Get yourself ready for camels, ultra-modern gondolas, bustling nightlife, cat skiing and a valley of castles. Above all, it will be a memorable experience: Skiing in the Northern Himalayas of Kazakhstan.
Ski Safari Kazakhstan
Going on a Ski Safari in the south of Kazakhstan? That means that you will spend a week in the metropolis of Almaty and that you will experience the largest ski areas of the country. Of course it’s gonna be a mix of culture and local experiences. For example, we are going to visit the Charyn Canyon, the vast steppes and bustling local markets.
The Lesnaya Skazka (Oi Qaragai) Ski Area.
In short
- The ski area lies between 1550 and 1820 meters above sea level.
- 13 kilometers of piste, including eight kilometers of blue, four kilometers of red and one kilometer of black piste.
- Five elevators.
- Known as a family area, it has many facilities.
- Season from November to April.
- The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Lesnaya Skazka in long
Travelers who love the outdoors will appreciate the Lesnaya Skazka ski resort. The pure air, mild climate and many sunny days make for a pleasant stay. After a strenuous day of skiing, relax at the Oi-Qaragai Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort, located just 400 meters from the slopes. Delicious traditional Georgian and European dishes are served.
You can also combine skiing and snowboarding with a lovely hike. In Ile-Alatau National Park you will find alpine meadows, forests, lakes and glaciers. More than 300 bird and animal species were recorded, including the Central Asian lynx, Central Asian stone marten, Siberian ibex, vultures and golden eagle. Those who are very lucky may spot a Tian Shan brown bear. Or a paw print in the snow, that would be nice too.
Even snow leopards live in Lesnaya Skazka. However, these legendary felines do not show themselves easily, not to locals and even less to tourists. However, they are there. And all this is less than 40 kilometers from the metropolis of Almaty.