Karakol
Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
The largest ski base in Kyrgyzstan, with cat-skiing and ski touring above Karakol town.
3,450 m
top of the ski area
20 km
of slopes: 4 easy, 8 intermediate, 8 difficult
4
lifts, plus cat-skiing
2,300 m
base altitude
About Karakol
Karakol Ski Base lies in the Karakol National Park near the town of Karakol in the Issyk-Kul region. It was once the ski base of the Kyrgyz SSR team and is now a commercial resort with hotels and lodges. Its ski area runs from about 2,300 m up to 3,450 m, and it is described as the highest ski resort in Central Asia.
Slopes suit all levels but the resort is best for good skiers, with 20 km of slopes split between easy, intermediate and difficult runs. Chairlifts are fixed-grip and slow. Ski touring routes start from the station, and cat-skiing is offered. Estimated snowfall is about 2.5 to 4 meters a season.
Getting there
- Close to Karakol town in the Issyk-Kul region
- Cheaper accommodation is available in Karakol town
On the mountain
- 4 fixed-grip chairlifts
- Cat-skiing and ski touring
- Beginner slope at the base
- Hotels and lodges at the resort
- Freeride terrain
See Karakol
Photos
Piste map
Ski Karakol with Ski Turkish
Guides, transfers and trip planning for individuals, groups and tour operators.