Freeride journey through the little-known Chinese Altay in the Xinjiang region, where winter lasts for half the year.!
The Chinese Altay is higher than its Kazakh counterpart, offering skiing up to 3,000 meters above sea level. The local ski resorts feature modern infrastructure with gondolas and chairlifts, yet these state-of-the-art facilities are surrounded by authentic traditional villages and truly wild mountain landscapes.
From the trip description by Off Piste
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Resort and backcountry guidingDuring our stay in the mountains we will be guided by a licensed local mountain guide; overseen by a Polish team leader
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- We will primarily visit two major resorts: Koktokay and Hemu / Ji Kepulin, with lifts reaching 2,700–3,000 m a.s.l., mostly gondola-type and very modern
- Both resorts offer access to vast and varied off-piste terrain, featuring both alpine and forest skiing
- We will also visit a third location with no lifts, where snowmobiles and snowcats are available
- This trip is suitable for riders with several years of experience (minimum 2 seasons off-piste), who are comfortable skiing in variable snow conditions in off-piste terrain in the Alps, Szczyrk, or on the descent from Kopa Kondracka.
- This trip is focused on lift-accessed freeride and, optionally, snowmobiles or snowcats, but if you have the option, bring touring-compatible gear to expand your possibilities.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 10 guests
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Permit for staying and operating in a border area
- 10 nights accommodation
- Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 6 days of freeride skiing with a local guide
- Support of a Polish team leader
- Permit for staying and operating in a border area
- All local road transfers
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability.
Not included
- Lift pass
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) and airbag backpack · extra costAvailable for rent from us (reservation required)
- Insurance covering off-piste skiing · extra cost390 PLN per person
- Flights
- Ski passes
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) and airbag backpack – available for rent from us (reservation required)
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
- Tips
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: February 16Departure from Poland. To reach Fuyun Koktokay, we will need at least two layovers.
- Day 2: Arrival in Koktokay and transfer to a hotel near the resort. Meeting with the guide and snow conditions briefing.
- Days 3–4: Freeride in Koktokay resort. Full days of skiing.
- Day 5: Transfer to the Altay town area, where we spend two days exploring the backcountry with the option of using snowmobiles and/or a snowcat.
- Days 6–7: Exploration of Uzirik Snow Park. One of the most interesting freeride projects in China, featuring terrain with 1,000–1,500 m vertical drops.
- Day 8: A cultural Altay day and transfer to Hemu, an authentic village located in the heart of the mountains. We will ride off-piste in another resort and also see how traditional ski touring skis, known for thousands of years and covered with horsehair, are still made.
- Days 9–10: Freeride sessions in alpine terrain accessed from the lifts in Hemu / Ji Kepulin resort.
- Day 11: Transfer to Altay airport and flight back home.
- Day 12: Arrival in Poland.
From the trip description by Off Piste
Where you stay
- 10 nights accommodation
- we will stay in hotels, guesthouses, and camps to experience different atmospheres
Getting There
- the main international flight is to Urumqi, followed by a domestic flight to Fuyun Koktokay Airport
- we will travel around the Altay region by van with a driver
From the trip description by Off Piste
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Dates and prices
- Feb 16 – Feb 27, 20272026/27 · 12 days12,600 PLN12 600 PLN per person; 5–10 people; flights and ski passes not includedAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Dates: 16.02 – 27.02.2027; Duration: 12 days, including two travel days from and to Poland.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Participants should have completed an avalanche safety course and possess practical knowledge of avalanche ABC equipment and emergency procedures
- Avalanche ABC equipment and airbag backpacks are mandatory – available for rent from us (reservation required)
- Additional coverage for off-piste skiing is required. This can be purchased from us for 390 PLN per person.
- Visa: Not required.
- Pay a 30% deposit; pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure.
From the trip description by Off Piste
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