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Shymbulak ski resort is in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. It has 20 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding, served by 9 lifts.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Shymbulak (Chimbulak), Kazakhstan

★★★★★3.0out of 5

3,180 м

top

920 м

Vertical drop

2,260 м

base

Total slopes

20 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

920 м

Adult ski pass

€ 25 / day

Opening hours

09:00 - 18:00

Trails by difficulty - 20 km total

Easy4 км · 20 %

Intermediate10 км · 50 %

Difficult6 км · 30 %

Ski pass prices

Adults

13,400 KZT

€ 25

Children

6,800 KZT

€ 13

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

Shymbulak (Chimbulak) ski resort is located in Almaty Region (Kazakhstan). It has 20 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. 9 lifts carry guests.

Maps

Shymbulak (Chimbulak) ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

9 lifts · Season 2026/27

1Gondola lifts
2Combined installations
2Chairlifts
2T-bars and platters
2Magic carpets

Lifts in total

Capacity

14,502people/hour

Total lift length

11.3км

Newest lift: Poma T-Bar, 2024 г.Longest lift: Medeu-Chimbulak, 4,572 м

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

Webcams

Медеуский районlive Shymbulak Ski Resort Hotel - Shymbulaklive

Video

Playlist · 6 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

shymbulak.com

Phone

Coordinates

43.11968, 77.09978

Countries

Kazakhstan

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

09:00 - 18:00

Typical season

Mid-November - mid-April

Season

Shymbulak (Chimbulak)

Mid · 2 720 м

Updated at 07:17

+15°Clearfeels like +15°

Precipitation0 mmMET

wind11 km/hMET

Snow line5 050 мCALC

Forecast data from MET NorwayDetailed forecast →

Average monthly snowfall at Shymbulak (Chimbulak)

Snowiest month:February- 0,4 cm

0,2Jan

0,4Feb

0,3Mar

0,4Apr

0,4May

0,4Oct

0,3Nov

0,4Dec

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Almaty

★★★★

Tenir Eco Hotel, Shymbulak Mountain Resort

9.3128 reviews

719 €from 636 € / night

Donatello Boutique Hotel

8.379 reviews

200 €from 127 € / night

More hotels5

Other accommodation near the resort

★★★

Qazaq Auyl Eco Hotel

9.1213 reviews

456 €from 399 € / night

Butakovka9.8 кмKamenskoye Plato12.9 кмTau-Samal13.5 кмKosmostantsiya15.3 кмGornyy Gigant16.3 кмMedeu19.1 кмAlmaty21.3 кмTalgar23.2 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 14 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Shymbulak is praised for its proximity to Almaty - just twenty minutes from the city - and its altitude: the top is at 3,200 m, with dry snow that lasts until April. Visitors also highlight the views of the Trans-Ili Alatau and the modern gondolas.

It is criticised for its size: there are only about twenty kilometres of pistes, which a confident skier can cover in a day. Another complaint is the weekend queues, when the whole city comes up. Visitors also say prices are high by local standards.

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

How much does a lift pass at Shymbulak cost?

A day pass costs €25, or 13,400 KZT in local currency. A child ticket costs €13.

Is Shymbulak suitable for beginners?

The resort has 4 km of easy pistes out of 20 km in total, so it is suitable for beginners. However, most pistes are intermediate or advanced: 10 km and 6 km respectively.

What are the lift operating hours at Shymbulak?

The lifts operate from 09:00 to 18:00. The resort has 9 lifts.

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