Amirsoy Expansion Project
Uzbekistan’s vision for one of Central Asia’s largest ski destinations — connecting Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan into a single interconnected mountain domain in the Chatkal range
900+ hectares · 15+ km pistes · 660K annual visitors · €75M second stage · $500M masterplan
About the Amirsoy Expansion
The Amirsoy Expansion is not one single mega-project. It consists of multiple overlapping planning frameworks that many English-language articles incorrectly treat as one. Two distinct layers drive the transformation of the Uzbekistan ski region: Amirsoy’s own expansion — known as Western Amirsoy or the second stage — and the government’s Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai International All-Season Resort. Russian and Uzbek government sources clearly distinguish between them.
Since opening in the 2018–2019 winter season, Amirsoy has established itself as Uzbekistan’s leading ski destination, with 660,000 visitors in 2024 alone. The long-term goal is a modern interconnected destination linking Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan — but the expansion and the government masterplan remain separate initiatives moving in parallel.
Western Amirsoy — Second Stage
€75M approved expansion of Amirsoy itself: 16.8 km of new slopes, 2 ski lifts, 1 cable car, 4☆ and 5☆ hotels, restaurants, and a 500-car parking facility.
Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai
Up to $500M government masterplan to redevelop Beldersay and Chimgan into a year-round all-season resort, with French consortium planning and MND tender awarded in 2023.
Not part of the ski expansion
Sea Breeze is a separate lakeside tourism project on the Charvak Reservoir. Government publications discuss it alongside the ski projects as a complementary development within the broader Bostanlyk tourism region — but it does not replace or substitute the Amirsoy expansion.
Western Amirsoy — The Second Stage
The second stage of Amirsoy is an officially approved €75 million project, with Amirsoy intending to invest up to €40 million more in infrastructure on top of earlier investment. The package adds 16.8 km of new ski slopes — an aggregate total for the phase, not a single run — along with two ski lifts and one cable car. On-site facilities include four-star and five-star hotels, four restaurants with a combined 2,400 seats, a 500-car multistorey parking facility, and a multifunctional center. Expected completion was Q3 2022, per an official-style summary.
Beyond this second stage, the broader Amirsoy resort concept eventually includes 28 ski slopes with a total length of more than 21 km and 7 ski lifts. The expansion area covers over 700 hectares. The operator, PGI Management from Andorra, continues to describe the current resort as still in an active phase of construction and infrastructure expansion — not the final build-out.
Amirsoy's Eventual Build-Out
28 ski slopes · 21+ km total piste length · 7 ski lifts · 700+ hectares expansion area. These figures represent the long-term vision for Amirsoy alone, separate from the Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai masterplan.
The Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai Masterplan
The International All-Season Resort “Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai” is a government-backed masterplan with planned investment of up to $500 million across three phases. The project covers year-round tourism infrastructure: ski slopes, suspension bridges, attractions, hotels, public infrastructure, roads, and mountain recreation. A French consortium developed the masterplan, and MND (Montagne et Neige Développement) won the implementation tender in 2023. Government documents treat both Beldersay and Chimgan as parts of the wider destination, not isolated resorts.
Beldersay's Transformation
Beldersay holds some of Uzbekistan's strongest advanced terrain. The redevelopment aims to replace ageing Soviet infrastructure, improve lift reliability, and modernize base facilities. No new slope or lift counts have been published yet.
Chimgan's Modernization
Chimgan is the historic ski centre of Uzbekistan. The strategy is modernization, not preservation — new tourism facilities, ski infrastructure, accommodation, and better transport.
Master Planners & Tender
French consortium: Geode · Egis · Patriarche · Epode · Manie. Implementation tender awarded to MND (Montagne et Neige Développement) in 2023. Planning and procurement are ongoing — the project moves in phases, not as a single build-out.
One Connected Ski Domain
The long-term goal is to connect Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan into one continuous ski destination. Planners compare the concept to Les Trois Vallées and Whistler Blackcomb — in concept, not in current size. Amirsoy management has publicly stated a priority to link its cable cars with neighboring Beldersay, which would create a lift-connected network rather than isolated resorts requiring road transfers.
A connected domain would deliver a much larger ski area, more reliable snow distribution, greater terrain variety, higher lift capacity, stronger international appeal, and longer visitor stays. But as of mid-2026, no complete lift connection has been built. Integration remains a long-term objective, and the project moves in phases — not as a single build-out.
Today
3 separate resorts
road transfer required
Long-term vision
1 connected domain
lift-linked top to bottom
What is not yet confirmed
- No complete ski-lift connection built as of mid-2026
- No official final piste map published
- No official final piste length or lift count published
- No confirmed completion date
Amirsoy Today — What Already Exists
Amirsoy opened in the 2018–2019 winter season and has since grown into Uzbekistan's leading ski destination. The resort covers 900+ hectares with 15+ km of pistes across 11 runs, served by a lift system of gondolas, chairlifts, and magic carpets — the original gondolas supplied by Doppelmayr. On-site facilities include hotels, chalets, and a SPA, with year-round operation that includes summer attractions. In 2024, the resort recorded 660,000+ visitors — a record.
The resort is managed by PGI Management from Andorra, a mountain resort operator responsible for both daily operations and expansion planning. Canadian and European slope planners have been involved in the design. Despite its growth, the operator repeatedly describes the current resort as still in an active phase of construction and infrastructure expansion — not the completed build-out. For detailed information on lift tickets, terrain, and facilities, visit the Amirsoy resort page.
From Opening to Interconnection
The expansion has moved in phases, with significant progress in 2025 and 2026. Timelines have shifted from original targets, but construction is actively advancing on multiple fronts. Here is what has happened so far.
2018–2019
Amirsoy first stage opens. The resort launches in the Chatkal range with gondolas, chairlifts, and magic carpets supplied by Doppelmayr.
2022
Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai project launched after a France-related agreement. A French consortium begins developing the masterplan for the wider all-season resort.
2022 (expected)
Western Amirsoy second stage — the €75M expansion package — was expected to complete by Q3 2022. Timelines have since shifted.
2023
MND wins the Chimgan tender. Montagne et Neige Développement secures a €100 million turnkey contract to develop Chimgan into a four-season destination. Amirsoy announces a five-year expansion plan including a better lift connection to Beldersay.
2024
Record 660,000+ visitors at Amirsoy. The Amirsoy Hills Hotel complex opens, restaurants are modernized, two new dining venues launch, and rental equipment is fully replaced.
January 2025
Presidential visit to Amirsoy. The presidents of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan meet at Amirsoy, underscoring the resort's growing regional significance.
July 2025
Chimgan construction in full swing. MND reports nearly 100 people on site. Chairlift tower installation is ongoing, civil engineering for the ORIZON 10-passenger gondola is underway, and earthworks for the snowmaking reservoir are complete.
September 2025
President visits Chimgan construction site. 1,278 hectares allocated for the MND project. A six-story hotel managed by Wyndham (320 guests, 45,000 annually) and apart-hotels (54,000 tourists annually) are confirmed. A 300-car parking lot, tunnel, and bridges are built.
March 2026
Chimgan enters its final construction phase. All studies and authorizations approved. Over two-thirds of equipment produced and shipped from MND's Savoy factories — nearly 200 of 300 logistics convoys dispatched. The ORIZON gondola is scheduled for inauguration in autumn 2026. Two chairlifts, 14 avalanche control systems, a rail coaster, two zip lines, an adventure tower, and a tubing area are under installation. Automated snowmaking system with 80 snow guns and 14 fan guns to be completed summer 2026.
July 2026
Beldersoy Resort and SPA opens. Hyatt debuts its first Destination by Hyatt brand in Uzbekistan — a premium mountain resort with 109 rooms and 36 private villas in the Beldersoy mountains, with direct access to ski slopes and gondolas.
By end of 2026
Chimgan facilities target delivery. All resort facilities are scheduled to be delivered and operational. Construction of the C2 aerial tramway (80-passenger, reaching 3,309m) begins, with commissioning planned for 2027.
Despite major progress at Chimgan and the opening of Beldersoy Resort and SPA, the full lift interconnection between Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan has not been built. No official final piste map, combined lift count, or completion date for the connected domain has been published.
Investment and Key Players
The Amirsoy expansion involves multiple organizations across government, private operations, and international planning. The government side includes the President of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Tourism, Tashkent Region, and national tourism authorities. The resort itself is managed by PGI Management from Andorra, responsible for daily operations and expansion planning. Canadian and European slope planners have been involved in the design of Amirsoy, while Doppelmayr supplied the original gondolas.
The Beldersay–Chimgan–Nanai masterplan was developed by a French consortium, and MND (Montagne et Neige Développement) secured a €100 million turnkey contract for the Chimgan four-season project in 2023. Two international hotel brands have now entered the region: Wyndham manages the new six-story hotel at Chimgan, and Hyatt opened the Beldersoy Resort and SPA in July 2026 as the first Destination by Hyatt property in Uzbekistan.
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| President & Ministry of Tourism Gov | Government backing, project approval, tourism strategy |
| Amirsoy Resort Private | Project company for Amirsoy expansion |
| PGI Management Operator | Mountain resort management and operational planning (Andorra) |
| French Consortium | Masterplan: Geode, Egis, Patriarche, Epode, Manie |
| MND Contractor | €100M turnkey contract for Chimgan four-season resort |
| Doppelmayr | Original Amirsoy gondola supplier |
| Wyndham Hotel | Manages six-story hotel at Chimgan (320 guests) |
| Hyatt Hotel | Beldersoy Resort and SPA — Destination by Hyatt (opened Jul 2026) |
What Skiers Should Realistically Expect
The most defensible current numbers are 20–22 km of pistes for Amirsoy alone and 20 km for the Chimgan project. Any “100 km mega-resort” figure is a future vision, not a confirmed open ski domain today. Here is what skiers can expect across three time horizons.
Next Few Years
More accommodation at Amirsoy, additional lifts within the resort, improved beginner facilities, and continued infrastructure expansion.
- Amirsoy Hills Hotel already open
- Two new dining venues operational
- Rental equipment fully replaced
2026–2027
Major modernization of Beldersay and substantial upgrades to Chimgan. Key Chimgan facilities are scheduled for delivery by end of 2026.
- ORIZON 10-passenger gondola — autumn 2026
- Two chairlifts — before summer 2026
- Snowmaking: 80 snow guns + 14 fan guns — summer 2026
- Beldersoy Resort and SPA (Hyatt) — opened Jul 2026
- C2 aerial tramway to 3,309m — commissioning 2027
Beyond 2027
One interconnected mountain destination linking Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan with a unified international reputation, comparable in concept to Alpine mega-resorts.
- Lift-linked domain — no date confirmed
- 100 km envisioned slope length
- No official final piste map published
- No confirmed completion date
Honest Assessment
The expansion is real and construction is active — particularly at Chimgan, where MND is in the final installation phase. But the full lift interconnection between all three resorts has no confirmed date. Treat the 100 km figure as a long-term vision, not a current or near-term ski domain.
Mega Ski Resorts of Central Asia
Three major ski development projects are reshaping winter tourism across the region. The Amirsoy Expansion is the third, connecting three existing resorts in Uzbekistan's Chatkal range.
State-backed mountain cluster centred on Jyrgalan, Ak-Bulak, and Boz-Uchuk. Phase 1 opening December 2026 with the first two cable cars already technically launched.
Interconnected mega project linking Shymbulak, Oi-Qaragai, and the new Kok-Zhailau/Kumbel development. Construction underway since July 2026.
Connecting Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan into one interconnected ski domain. Western Amirsoy second stage underway, Chimgan in final construction phase.
How to Get There
Amirsoy is located in the Chatkal mountain range, in the Bostanlyk district of Tashkent Region, approximately 80 km from Tashkent city. The Charvak Reservoir sits nearby, and the three resorts — Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan — are all within the same mountain area of the Western Tien Shan.
Government publications discuss the broader Bostanlyk tourism region as a cluster of complementary developments. Sea Breeze, a separate lakeside project on the Charvak Reservoir, is also part of this regional plan — though it is not part of the ski expansion. For detailed information on transport, tickets, and facilities, visit the Uzbekistan skiing hub.
Distance from Tashkent
~80 km
Road access via Bostanlyk district
Mountain Range
Chatkal / Western Tien Shan
Bostanlyk district, Tashkent Region
Nearby Landmark
Charvak Reservoir
Sea Breeze lakeside project (separate from ski expansion)
Connected Resorts
3 ski areas
Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan in one mountain area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Amirsoy Expansion Project?
Is Amirsoy being expanded?
Yes. The second stage, called Western Amirsoy, is a €75M approved project adding 16.8 km of new slopes, two ski lifts, a cable car, four-star and five-star hotels, four restaurants, and a 500-car parking facility. The operator describes the current resort as still in an active phase of construction and infrastructure expansion.
Will Amirsoy, Beldersay and Chimgan be connected?
The long-term goal is to connect all three resorts through a lift-linked network, with an envisioned 100 km of connected slopes. However, as of mid-2026, no complete lift connection has been built. Integration remains a phased, long-term objective with no confirmed completion date.
When did Amirsoy ski resort open?
Amirsoy opened in the 2018–2019 winter season. It has since grown into Uzbekistan's leading ski destination, recording 660,000+ visitors in 2024 — a record year. The resort operates year-round with summer attractions.
What is Western Amirsoy?
Western Amirsoy is the name of the second stage of Amirsoy's expansion. The €75M package includes 16.8 km of new ski slopes, two ski lifts, one cable car, four-star and five-star hotels, four restaurants with 2,400 seats, a 500-car multistorey parking facility, and a multifunctional center.
Is Amirsay the same as Amirsoy?
Yes, “Amirsay” is a common misspelling of Amirsoy. Both refer to the same ski resort in Uzbekistan's Chatkal mountains. The correct spelling is Amirsoy, which is how the resort brands itself officially.
Can I ski from Amirsoy to Beldersay today?
No. The lift connection between Amirsoy and Beldersay has not been built yet. The three resorts currently operate independently, and road transfer is required to move between them. A lift link has been stated as a priority but has no confirmed construction date.
When will the Amirsoy expansion be complete?
Chimgan's four-season facilities are scheduled for delivery by end of 2026, with the ORIZON gondola inaugurated in autumn 2026 and the C2 aerial tramway planned for 2027. However, no official completion date for the full interconnection of all three resorts has been published. The project moves in phases, not as a single build-out.
Stay Updated on Amirsoy's Growth
The expansion is real and construction is active — particularly at Chimgan, where MND is in the final installation phase. Until the resorts are lift-connected, you can ski at Amirsoy today, with 15+ km of pistes and year-round operation.
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