Address640/B Kerey-Zhanibek Khans St (above the Medeu rink)
SeasonThe 2026/27 ski-season opening date hasn’t been announced yet — the resort sets it by snow cover. Lifts have been running since 2 November after maintenance. Last season’s technical opening was 26 November.
Lifts and runs10 lifts: a gondola from Medeu to the resort base, then the Kombi-1 and Kombi-2 gondolas up to Talgar Pass (about 3,200 m). The resort spans 2,200–3,180 m with 17–20 km of runs. Night skiing (2025/26: Tue, Thu, Sat 19:00–23:00).
TicketsDay ski passes for 2026/27 aren’t published yet. An unlimited season pass costs 522,500 ₸ for adults if bought in November 2026. Gondola ride without skiing (November 2026): return to Kombi-2 12,000 ₸, children 6–14 4,000 ₸; under-5s free.
RentalSki and snowboard rental is at the Medeu gondola base station. Winter 2026/27 rental prices aren’t published yet.
InstructorsSki and Snowboard School since 1995, over 90 certified instructors. A private adult lesson starts at 15,000 ₸ per hour on weekdays (season not stated). The site doesn’t list teaching languages.
PaymentSki passes and tickets online at shymbulak.com, in the Shymbulak app and at the ticket offices (season passes at Medeu station).
About
The resort lies within the city limits, in Ile-Alatau National Park. The Medeu gondola has run since 2010; the resort hosted the 2011 Asian Winter Games and the 2017 Universiade.
In 2023 Shymbulak entered the Guinness World Records as the resort with the world’s highest night ski run — the descent from Talgar Pass.
Getting there
Go to the gondola base station by the Medeu rink and ride the Medeu–Shymbulak gondola. Until 30 November 2026 the road to the resort is closed to cars — the gondola is the only way up.
Tours that include it
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Medeu and Shymbulak6 hours
Medeu, Shymbulak and the Cable Car
A high-altitude skating rink, a cable car ride up to Talgar Pass and views over the city from above.
