Zil Ski Resort
ZiL is the most popular ski resort in Kyrgyzstan. ZiL ski resort has been ranked first out of 17 ski resorts of Kyrgyzstan for three years in a row. The advantage of ZiL ski resort is its close proximity to Bishkek (35 km). ZiL ski resort is located in a picturesque place 1850 m above sea level. It has an excellent approach road, well-equipped parking facilities for at least 700 cars.
Location: Chuy region (35 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 45$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Summit elevation: 2400 m
Base elevation: 1850 m
Vertical drop: 550 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 5 (1 double chairlift, 4 surface lifts)
Total piste length: 5.8 km (400 m – 1500 m)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 800-1200 soms, kids (under 12) – 500-700 soms
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00, every day
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Ski shop: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: tobogganing (2x350 m pistes), 600 m zipline, children's playground
First-aid station: yes
Mother’s room: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: 21 hotel rooms for 100 people
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Chunkurchak Ski Resort
Chunkurchak ski resort is an excellent outdoor recreation destination for individuals, families and companies, as well as a place for sports and entertainment events. Chunkurchak ski resort focuses on family recreation that is why it provides the most comfortable and safest conditions for families with children, so that both parents and children could ski together and have fun!
a great place for active winter holidays!
In 2017-2018 season there are five modern chair lifts: double, triple and three four-seaters, with a total length of more than 4.5 kilometers. The maximum length of the routes is more than 10 kilometers, the height difference is about 370 meters. For the convenience of the guests, all lifts have their own name, and differ in color. All lifts have their own name, and differ in color.
For children under 12 years - a special children's lift, a belt tractor length of 100m. Fenced area.
A variety of trails are available for skating: for beginners, and for confident skiers.
The main advantages of the ski resort Chunkurchak are:
- Five chair lifts;
- "comfortable" routes for beginners;
- Highly qualified instructors in alpine skiing and snowboarding
- high quality of service;
- proximity to the city - only 30 km;
- compact location of service facilities in the territory;
To services of visitors there is a rental of sports equipment, a first-aid post, parking, a cafe-bistro, a children's corner, heated bathrooms.
Skiing and snowboarding in Kyrgyzstan is a great winter holiday in the mountains!
Location: Chuy region (30 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 45$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Summit elevation: 2440 m
Base elevation: 2070 m
Vertical drop: 370 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 5 (3 quad chairlifts, 1 triple chairlift, 1 double chairlift, a 100 m magic carpet for kids)
Total piste length: 4.5 km (300 m – 1100 m)
Full-day lift ticket:
Opening times: 09:00 - 16:00
General season: November – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: yes
Ski shop: yes
Instructors: yes
Other activities: child care, Wi-fi
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: no
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
FYI: Following prices are for 2018/2019 season and posted here for reference. As soon as the prices are provided by the ski resort we will update it here.
Cable Cars
(from January 8, 2018 till the end of the season)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (only weekdays, from 10:00 to 16:00) |
Cost |
Ski-pass (all day) |
800 soms |
Ski-pass for kids (all day) |
500 soms |
Ski-pass for 1 hour |
300 soms |
Ski-pass for 2 hours |
600 soms |
Electronic card |
200 soms |
Saturday, Sunday and holidays (from 10:00 to 16:00) |
Cost |
Ski-pass for adults (all day) |
1200 soms |
Ski-pass for kids (all day) |
800 soms |
Ski-pass for adults for half a day from 10:00 am till 13:00 pm or from 13:00 pm till 16:00pm. |
900 soms |
Ski-pass for kids for half a day from 10:00 am till 13:00 pm or from 13:00 pm till 16:00pm. |
500 soms |
Ski-pass for 1 hour |
300 soms |
Ski-pass for 2 hours |
600 soms |
Electronic card |
200 soms |
Ski passes are not returnable and non refundable |
SKI AND SNOWBOARD RENTAL (FROM 10:00 TO 16:00)
(only with a passport, one passport per set)
Name of Service |
Cost per day |
Rent of inventory (collection of skis from 2012) |
600 soms |
Rent of inventory (collection of snowboards from 2013-2014) |
1000 soms |
Rent of inventory (new skis and snowboards from 2015-2016) |
1200 soms |
The administration of Chunkurchak ski resort reserves the right to change the prices for the services provided during the season.
Ak-Tash Ski Resort
Location: Chuy region (30 km away from Bishkek)
Summit elevation: n/a
Base elevation: 2100 m
Vertical drop: n/a
Difficulty: recommended for experienced skiers
Lifts: 2 single chairlifts, every day
Total piste length: 1600-1800 m
Full-day lift ticket: 500-600 soms, kids (under 12) - 300 soms
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: snow park, trampolines, back country, sauna, billiards, tennis court, ping-pong, pool, karaoke, horseback riding
First-aid station: n/a
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: hotel rooms, cottage
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Toguz-Bulak Ski Resort
Toguz-Bulak ski resort (Kyrgyz for "Nine Springs") is one of the prestigious ski resorts of Chuy region located 40 km away from Bishkek and 8 km away from Issyk-Ata resort at an altitude of 1900 m.
Location: Chuy region (37.5 km away from Bishkek)
Summit elevation: 2300 m
Base elevation: 1900 m
Vertical drop: 400 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 1 double chairlift
Total piste length: 10 km (4x2500 m)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 800-1000 soms, kids (under 12) – 500-600 soms
Opening times: daylight hours, every day except Mondays
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: freeriding, sauna, quad bike and snowmobile rentals
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: cottages, 3-person hotel rooms
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Cable Cars
Price for the cable car on weekdays: |
Cost |
Ski-pass (all day) |
800 soms |
Ski-pass for kids (all day) |
500 soms |
Single lift |
200 soms |
Price for a cable car on weekends and holidays: |
Cost |
Ski-pass (all day) |
1000 soms |
Ski-pass for kids (all day) |
600 soms |
Single lift |
200 soms |
Politekh Ski Resort
Politekh ski resort is a pioneer of downhill skiing in Kyrgyzstan founded in 1976.
Location: Chuy region (26 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 45$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Summit elevation: 2250 m
Base elevation: 1640 m
Vertical drop: 610 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 3 surface lifts
Total piste length: >12 km
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 500-600 soms, kids (under 12) – 250-300 soms
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00, every day except Mondays
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: skating rink
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: no
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Oruu-Say Ski Resort
Location: Chuy region (35 km away from Bishkek)
Summit elevation: 3000 m
Base elevation: 2100 m
Vertical drop: 300-900 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 3 surface lifts
Total piste length: 1750 m (800 m – 1000 m)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 500 soms, kids (under 12) – 350 soms
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: sauna, indoor pool, billiards, ping pong, tubing park
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: 1-2-3-person hotel rooms, 2-3-4-person rooms
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no
Kashka-Suu ski resort
Location: Chuy region (35 km away from Bishkek)
Transfer: 45$. Roundtrip in a comfortable SUV with 6 seats (4 adults and two kids). Click here to book transfer or request different types of vehicles
Summit elevation: 2270 m
Base elevation: 1890 m
Vertical drop: 380 m
Difficulty: Wide range of slopes for beginners as well as experienced skiers
Lifts: 2 (1 double chairlift and 1 surface lift)
Total piste length: 9.6 km (1150 m – 2010 m)
Full-day lift ticket: adults – 800-1100 soms, kids (under 12) – 400 -550 soms
Opening times: 10:00 - 16:00
General season: December – March
Ski and snowboard rentals: yes
Ski and snowboard tuning and repair: no
Instructors: yes
Other activities: skating-rink, tobogganing, table tennis, billiards, karaoke, sauna
First-aid station: yes
Cafe: yes
Slopeside accommodation: 2-3-4-person hotel rooms for 65 people
Parking lot: yes
Attainable by public transport: no