Ski Adventure Kazakhstan
Your next adventure takes you to Kazakhstan, one of the most surprising and underrated winter destinations in the world. Over the course of a week in the Almaty region, you’ll experience a dynamic mix of modern ski infrastructure, untouched landscapes, and raw Central Asian culture.
Forget outdated resorts or predictable ski trips. Here, you’ll ride ultra-modern gondolas high into the mountains, carve through fresh powder, explore remote valleys, and even encounter camels along the way. Off the slopes, Almaty offers a vibrant nightlife and a welcoming atmosphere that adds a whole new dimension to your trip.
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.