Ski resort Chimbulak is known not only in Kazakhstan, many tourists come to the slopes of the Zailiysky Alatau from the vast expanses of the CIS. In the forties of the last century, skiers-enthusiasts discovered the tract of Chimbulak, which has everything necessary for perfect skating - a unique snow cover with unsurpassed characteristics of traction and slip, a long slope and a variety of relief.

Chimbulak trails are open around the clock.

How to get

Alma-Ata can be reached by planes from all major airlines, including Aeroflot, Pulkovo Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM or by train (no visa is required for entry to CIS citizens).

From Alma-Ata to the resort 25 kilometers, the first part of which can be overcome by bus number 6, going up to Medeo .From Medeo to Chimbulak, you can get by car or on a brand new lift .A group of tourists can order a transfer from the airport or railway station to Chimbulak (the bus for 22 seats at both ends costs 40,000 KZT), or on the "private trader" (be sure to bargain, the original price can be overstated every ten times) .If you are traveling by car, then directly to Chimbulak there are parking lots and a guarded parking lot .

Climate

The climate of Chimbulak, located at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level, is also almost ideal - here 90% of sunny days per year and the sun warms even in severe frost, the snow lies from November to May, and the average winter temperature is -7C. ±​​$ br >

Trails of Chimbulak

All eight ski slopes of the resort are located on the northern slope. The variety of routes is represented by green, blue, three red and one black route. In addition, there are two routes in the snow park: for balloons and snowboards. Night skiing is possible.

The length of the longest route is 3620 meters. The difference in heights on the slope is more than 900 meters (from 3163 to 2260 meters). The width of the trails is from 100 to 600 meters. In addition to gentle slopes for beginners and more complex routes for trained skiers, Chimbulak offers off-piste skating, half-pipe for snowboarders, a special route for the mogul. Trails for downhill and slalom-giant are certified according to FIS standards and are included in the world's top ten complex trails.

On the slope of the alpine skiers, four turns of the cable-chair lift, seven drag lifts, a free towing lift and a baby elevator are raised.

Ski pass and ski service in Chimbulak

The cost of lifting each turn of the chair lift will cost 600 KZT (prices for the 2010-2011 season, the local currency rate: 1 ruble is approximately 5, 25 KZT), one lift at the rope tow - 200 KZT. The daily subscription costs 6500 KZT for an adult (3500 for a child) on weekends and 5000 KZT for an adult (2500 for a child) on weekdays. Workshop for repair of ski equipment. And all that is missing for full skiing happiness can be bought at the sporting goods store.

The ski and snowboard schools of the resort are very popular. There is a children's playground with entertainment programs and competitions, sledging, balloons and ice caps.

Апре-ски

Right in the middle of the slope there is the "Upper Bar", where you can drink green tea, hot wine or cold beer in ski boots, almost without distraction from skiing. A good rest after descents, you can sit a big company in the cafe "Chimbulak", which is located at the foot of the slope. Shish kebab and homemade dinners are served here.

For evening rest, a cafe in bowling (by the way, there are tables for billiards and Russian pool), where you will be offered snacks, hot dishes (appreciate Kazakh cuisine), cocktails and other drinks.

Events of Chimbulak

In February 2011, Chimbulak hosted participants of the 7 Winter Asian Games, where slalom, super-giants and downhill competitions were held. The resort plans to participate in the competition for the World Universiade 2017, and possibly the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.