Uzbekistan Freeride & Silk Road Ski Adventure

Chimgan – Amirsoy – Bukhara – Samarkand

8 Days / 7 Nights

A high-level ski and snowboard expedition blending technical freeride and ski touring in the Western Tien Shan with the cultural depth of the legendary Silk Road. This journey is designed for confident skiers and snowboarders seeking untracked snow, expansive backcountry terrain, and a refined cultural experience beyond the mountains.


Why This Trip

⛷️ Two Worlds in One Journey

Carve untouched powder in the Chimgan Mountains and Amirsoy freeride zones, then transition seamlessly into the architectural masterpieces of Bukhara and Samarkand—cities where minarets, madrasahs, and turquoise domes define centuries of history.

🏔️ Backcountry Freeride & Ski Touring Excellence

Chimgan Mountains

  • Ski touring ascents up to 900 m
  • Vertical descents up to 600 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,350 m
  • Expanding lift system and growing infrastructure

Amirsoy Ski Resort

  • Modern resort spanning 900+ hectares
  • 11 pistes, 5 lifts (gondola, chairlifts, conveyor)
  • Freeride zones up to 1 km wide and 5 km long
  • Smooth alpine terrain (up to 30°), no deep canyons
  • Reliable snowfall, alpine meadows, juniper and deciduous forests

🏔️ Signature Freeride Objectives

  • Kiziljar Peak (1,866 m) – striking Red Cliff formations and broad, aesthetic lines
  • Small Chimgan Peak (2,100 m) – long descents with panoramic views toward Charvak Lake
  • Flexible route selection with the option to repeat the best lines depending on snow and weather conditions

🕌 Legendary Silk Road Cities

After the intensity of the mountains, enjoy a smooth cultural transition:

  • Bukhara – ancient madrasahs, palaces, bazaars, and a living medieval atmosphere
  • Samarkand – Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and monumental Timurid architecture

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Uzbekistan Snowboarding & Snow-skiing

Ski touring & freeride program in Uzbekistan

Ski touring & freeride program in Uzbekistan. Sketch itinerary winter/spring 2023

Contact information

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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. There are several сhair ski lifts and gondola lifts in Chimgan and Beldersay area including Amirsoy (5 km from Chimgan).

Sketch itinerary winter/spring 2023-24

Day 01. Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport, transfer in Chimgan.
Arrangements with an accommodation. If the time allows – ski-slopes of Chimgan. Chimgan has several pistes of different types of complexities.

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 will be possible to do it two times during the day. Return by car to hotel.

Day 03.
Transfer in Amirsoy. Highest point – 2275 m. The slopes in Amirsoy are based on local terrain and taking into account international standards. During the winter season, skiers and snowboarders have access to 11 relief slopes with varying levels of difficulty and a total length of more than 15 km. The peculiarity of local climate creates extreme temperatures and plentiful snowfalls which promote a high-quality snow cover. 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.

For the experienced backcountry skiers we offer to descent from Maygashkan peak to Beldersay village. Vertical drop – 800 m. Return back to hotel by car..

Day 04. Ascent to the Smaller Chimgan peak and then descent towards the Charvak Lake. Night in hotel.

Day 05. Repeat the most exciting element of previous days.

Day 06. Repeat the most exciting element of previous days or Amirsoy resort skiing. Transfer to Tashkent train station. Leave for Bukhara by the night train.

Day 07.
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 08.
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, seeng-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 peak and
then descent towards the Charvak Lake. The Charvak Artificial Lake lake is located at the altitude 900m 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 opens
good 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.

Reference: https://parus87.com/Chimgan.htm

 

 

Heliski in Jergalan, Kyrgyzstan

Jergalan area offers the best snow powder and the best ski slopes in Issyk-Kul valley. Accomodation is arranged on new  Karkara base very close to the riding area.

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Itinerary

Day 1. Saturday
Arrival to Manas International airport (Bishkek) by one of the morning flights. Transfer (about 7 hours) to Karkara base. Breakfast on the way.

Day 2-6.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
17-00 – return to the Karkara base.
19-00 – dinner

Day 7. Friday.
8.30 – breakfast
10.00 – departure to the riding area. Riding.
About 12-00 Lunch
16.00 – return to the Karkara base.
19.00 transfer to the airport.

Day 8. Saturday.
Registartion on the flight,departure home

Price of the program in 2020: 4800 USD.

The price includes:
– 8 hours of helicopter time for riding
– Accommodation in twin ethno-rooms of “Karkara” mountain base – 6 nights;
– All group transfers mentioned in the program (Bishkek airport – Karkara base; Karkara base –  Bishkek airport);
– Full board
– Service of professional heliski-guides;
– Using of avalanche equipment: sensors (transceivers), ABS backpacks, shovels, probes.
– Sauna

Additional service (not included in the price of the tour):
– Skiing in Ski Resort (15$ per person per day)
– Paragliding (tandem flight with expert)
– Speedriding
– Bar, disco, karaoke

The price doesn’t include:
– air tickets, all airport taxes;
– ski, snowboard and other equipment rental fee;
– Riding on snowmobiles
– Emergency evacuation fee;
– Visa and other consular service;
– Individual menu (drinks and meals not included to the group menu);
– Additional expenses caused by bad weather conditions, airport time-table changes, equipment breakage, illness etc;
– Personal expenses in the hotel: bar, international calls etc.
– Insurance. To participate in the program each one must have insurance policy which allows helicopter flights and off-piste riding. The sum insured must be at least 10.000 USD. In the absence of an insurance policy, the participant is not allowed to fly by helicopter. The Deposit amount is not refundable.

Additional program conditions:
– group must consist of at least 13 people;
– the heli-ski routes are chosen by the guides and depend on the group riding level, weather and snow conditions;
– the program is planned for good weather;
– we will refund unused money in case of bad weather conditions or danger;
– we do not refund money back to the client in case riding failed because of other reasons, such as broken equipment, illness, late take-off or early landing, caused by the participant.