Ski touring & freeride program in Uzbekistan
Ski touring & freeride program in Uzbekistan. Sketch itinerary winter/spring 2024-2025
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Chimgan-Beldersay is the main skiing area in Uzbekistan, which is located in the mountains of Western Tien-Shan (90 km far from Tashkent). The most interesting areas for ski touring are situated between 2000-2500 m.
Sketch itinerary winter/spring 2024-2025
Day 01. Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport, transfer in Chimgan. Arrangements with an accommodation. If the time allows – ski-slopes of Chimgan. The length of the chair lift road in Chimgan – 800 m. Overfall of heights – 385 m. Chimgan has several routes and type of complexities, a ski-slope for beginning skiers, extended up to 1500 m. The ski-slope for advanced riding is extended up to 900 m and equipped with chair lift and classified as a “red” track of mid level difficulty.
Day 02. Acquaintance with the area, an ascent to the Western Ridge of Chimgan, and then descent downwards, vertical drop – 600 m. Start at height of 2350 m. It is possible to do it two times during the day. Return by car to hotel.
Day 03. Transfer in Amirsay. The highest point is 2275 m . The lowest point is 1630 m..The area of the resort is 900+ hectares. Ski-slopes – 11.
Lifting system of 5 lifts (gondola, chair, travelator). Ski-slopes of Amirsoy basically are intended for skilled riders, but there are also good conditions for beginners. The peculiarity of local climate creates extreme temperatures and plentiful snowfalls which promote a high-quality snow cover. Descents are carried out from mountain Maygashkan, which slopes in area of skiing have smoothed relief (steepness up to 30 degrees) without deep gorges and canyons. Archa and the deciduous woods grow on slopes alternating with open glades. Ski-slopes are laid out along the lifts. There are also opportunities for off-piste riding. Width of the area for off-piste riding is up to 1 km, length of descents up to 5 km.
Day 05. Ascent to the Kizildjar mount (1 866 m) and then descent to Chimgan. Night in hotel. The mountain got its name (Red-Cliff) due to a massive failure of landslide origin, the view of which is closed from the Chimgan side, but at the top it will be right under your feet. At the top grow quite large specimens of juniper, bizarrely shaped. Its slopes have smoothed relief (steepness up to 30 degrees) without deep gorges and canyons.
Day 06. Ascent to the Smaller Chimgan peak (2 100 m) and then descent towards the Charvak Lake. (Or, subject to the snow conditions, repeat the most exciting element of previous days). Night in hotel.
Day 07. Repeat the most exciting element of previous days. Transfer to Tashkent train station. Leave for Bukhara by the night train.
Day 08.
07.00 Meeting at the Kagan train station. Transfer to Bukhara. A breakfast in hotel;
09.00 Excursion across Bukhara;
19.00 Transfer to train station;
20.50 Train to Samarkand.
Day 09.
01.40 Arrival in Samarkand. A meeting at train station, transfer to hotel.
10.00. Excursion across Samarkand.
17.30. Transfer to the train station.
18.00 Train to Tashkent.
20.00 Arrival in Tashkent, meeting at train station, transfer in the airport.
End of the program
The cost includes:
All meetings, seeing-offs and transfers on a route.
Service of a professional guide.
Accommodation in Chimgan hotel.
Registration.
Railway tickets for a train (compartment) Tashkent – Bukhara, Bukhara – Samarkand.
Railway tickets for «Аfrosiab» train Samarkand – Tashkent.
Service of guides in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Car with the driver during excursion in Samarkand.
Breakfast in Bukhara and Samarkand, Chimgan.
The cost does not include:
A food in Chimgan and in the cities.
Skipass/Lift charge in Chimgan and Beldersay.
Entrance tickets for excursion objects in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Rent of ski/board, tent, sleeping bag and personal gears and wearing.
Price: upon your request
Local peculiarities of Ski Touring in Uzbekistan Mountains
Uzbekistan Mountains near to Tashkent
Chimgan Mountains
The Chimgan Mountains are invariably attractive for skiers. The wide variety of Chimgan and its surroundings allows all kinds of ski activities. The most interesting region for ski touring is the area of the Western Ridge of Greater Chimgan Peak (start of descent at height of 2350 m), ascent through Tahta-Djaylao (2190 m) saddle. Another attraction for ski-tourers is ascent to the Smaller Chimgan (2 100 m) peak and then descent towards the Charvak Lake. The Charvak Artificial Lake is located at the altitude 900 m above the sea level. The lake is surrounded by mountain ranges.
Climate combined with mountainous terrain provides ideal conditions for the development of winter sports. Infrastructure that is not enough developed opens endless possibilities for off-piste and ski touring. The best time for ski touring – late January – March.
There are the guides for all kinds of skiing and snowboarding.
