Ski Mountaineering Tour in the Thien Shan Mountains
With a traditional 4-day yurt camp and two different ski touring areas
Experience an unforgettable ski tour adventure in Kyrgyzstan, where untouched mountains, traditional nomadic hospitality, and breathtaking landscapes meet. This journey takes you to the Tien Shan Mountains, stretching over 2,000 km from Uzbekistan to western China, with peaks ranging from 3,000 m to the legendary 7,000 m giants Pik Pobeda and Khan Tengri.
The tour explores two prime ski tour regions: around Issyk-Kul Lake and the Karakolarea. Depending on the location, ski tours start from traditional yurts or cozy local accommodations, with ascents reaching nearly 4,000 m. Our trip is accompanied by a local team and a local guide, providing expertise, and insight into the region’s culture and terrain.
Famous ski tour peaks include Djety-Oguz Peak (3,640 m), Tiurgen Peak (3,928 m), and Jergalan Peak (3,718 m), with vertical gains up to 1,300 m. Whether seeking gentle, scenic ascents or challenging alpine climbs, the program offers something for every level. Kyrgyzstan captivates visitors with its majestic mountains and the warm hospitality of its people.
Program:
| Day 1: | Arrival Flight from Venice via Istanbul to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. |
| Day 2: | Karakol & Yurt Camp Drive (approx. 6 hrs) to Karakol through the vast Kyrgyz plains. After a local lunch, transfer to the Irdyk Gorge. Ski ascent to the yurt camp (2,300 m), with luggage transported by snowmobiles. Enjoy a traditional dinner and relax in a warm sauna. |
| Day 3-5: | Ski Tours from the Yurt Camp Stay in cozy four-person yurts. Ski tour highlights include:
Back at the yurts there will be refreshments and a vodka while barbequing in the sun. |
Day 6: | Descent and journey to Karakol Today we leave the yurt camp and drive back to Karakol, the fourth largest city in Kyrgyzstan with around 70,000 inhabitants at an altitude of 1,700 metres. The day is at leisure. A visit to the market shows the almost complete range of goods in this region. Other sights include churches built entirely of wood and a Buddhist temple. In the evening we drive to Jergalan and check into a guesthouse there. |
Day 7 & 8: | Ski tours around Jergalan The following ski tours are on the program:
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Day 9: | Return to Bishkek Transfer back to Bishkek, dinner, and overnight in a hotel. |
| Day 10: | Departure Journey back home |
