Medeu
High-altitude ice rink in the Malaya Almatinka gorge and the starting point for Shymbulak.
Medeu is the famous high-altitude ice rink at 1,691 m, 15 km from the centre. Skating in winter; all year round the cable car to Shymbulak starts here. Nearby are the mudflow-protection dam and walking trails.
When to go
| Winter | Spring | Summer | Autumn |
|---|---|---|---|
Routes
1 day: Almaty classic1 day.2 days: Almaty + Talgar2 day.3 days: city and big nature3 day.Active mountain route3 day.
Nearby
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