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Oi-Qaragai - Lesnaya Skazka Ski Resort is in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. It has 28 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding, at 1526 - 2140 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Oi-Qaragai - Lesnaya Skazka, Kazakhstan

★★★★★3.0out of 5

2,140 м

top

614 м

Vertical drop

1,526 м

base

Total slopes

28 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

614 м

Adult ski pass

€ 45 / day

Opening hours

09:00 - 17:00

Trails by difficulty - 28 km total

Easy16 км · 57 %

Intermediate9 км · 32 %

Difficult3 км · 11 %

Ski pass prices

Adults

24,000 KZT

€ 45

Youth

8,500 KZT

€ 16

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Oi-Qaragai - Lesnaya Skazka Ski Resort is located in a quiet area of Ile-Alatau National Park, 7 km from Beskainar and a 35-minute drive from Almaty. Guests can enjoy a wellness spa, an adventure park and free Wi-Fi. Almaty International Airport, the nearest international airport, is 17.2 km from the resort.

Good to know

There is a valley run from the pistes.

The resort has snowmaking.

Snowparks

Snowpark / amusement park.

Night skiing

Night skiing is available at the ski resort.

Maps

Oi-Qaragai - Lesnaya Skazka ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

13 lifts · Season 2026/27

1Gondola lifts
4Chairlifts
2T-bars and platters
6Rope tows
5Magic carpets

Lifts in total

Capacity

14,012people/hour

Total lift length

5.8км

Newest lift: Aqtas Lift F, 2025 г.Longest lift: Aqtas Lift F, 1,843 м

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Mountain Resort «Oi-Qaragai Lesnaya Skaska»live Qotırbulaqlive

Video

Playlist · 5 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

oiqaragai.com

Phone

Coordinates

43.22448, 77.14859

Countries

Kazakhstan

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

09:00 - 17:00

Typical season

Early December - mid-April

Season

Oi-Qaragai - Lesnaya Skazka

Mid · 1 833 м

Updated at 19:23

+15°Clearfeels like +15°

Precipitation0 mmMET

wind4 km/hMET

Snow line4 150 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Other accommodation near the resort

★★★

Qazaq Auyl Eco Hotel

9.1213 reviews

419 €from 367 € / night

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Oi-Qaragai is valued for its family-friendly format: gentle slopes, a ski school, cottages and activities beyond skiing. Visitors praise the spruce forest around the pistes and the fact that it is noticeably less crowded than Shymbulak. Complaints include the small vertical drop, few pistes and lack of challenging skiing. Another drawback is that the journey from Almaty takes more than an hour. Visitors also complain about high-season accommodation prices.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Oi-Qaragai?

The summary provides weather data for November - April. The coldest period is December - February: daytime temperatures during these months range from -3.1° to 2.4°, while nighttime temperatures range from -12.1° to -6.3°. Snow-cover data is not available, so the best month for snow cannot be determined.

How much does a lift pass cost at Oi-Qaragai?

A day pass costs €45 or 24 000 KZT. A junior lift pass costs €16.

Is Oi-Qaragai suitable for beginners?

Yes, the resort is suitable for beginners: 16 km of its 28 km of pistes are easy. More experienced skiers have 9 km of intermediate and 3 km of difficult pistes.

What are the lift operating hours?

The lifts operate from 09:00 to 17:00. The resort has 13 lifts, including Aqtas Lift F, Aqtas Lift G, B. Jer-su, A. Umai, C. Barys and D. Sanjar.

Nearby resorts

★ 3.0

Shymbulak (Chimbulak)