A few ways to shape a trip around Hemu and the wider Altay region. These are starting points, not fixed departures. We’ll adjust the riding, transfers and pace around your experience, travel dates, conditions and available access.
017 days · 5 nights Hemu · 1 night Altay
Hemu freeride
For skiers and snowboarders who would rather get to know one mountain area than move between resorts. Three full freeride days at Jikepulin, village time and a relaxing day in Hemu.
THE CHARACTER OF THE TRIP
More time in Hemu and less packing, with room to slow down between riding days.
Day 1
Ancient fur skis and on to Hemu
Arrive in Altay City around lunchtime if flights allow. Visit an exhibition of ancient fur skis to discover the history of skiing in the Altay Mountains, then drive directly to Hemu village in the evening.
Days 2–4
Jikepulin resort and sidecountry
Spend three full days freeriding at Jikepulin. Explore lift-accessed off-piste and sidecountry with a guide where conditions, local access and the group allow. Leave time for village walks and regional food after riding.
Day 5
A relaxing day in Hemu
Take a break from riding and enjoy village time. Any optional activities and their arrangements can be discussed when shaping the trip.
Day 6
Return to Altay
Choose morning resort riding, horse riding or snow trekking, with arrangements to agree. Drive back to Altay City in the afternoon and stay overnight.
Day 7
Conditional cat skiing and departure
Proposed cat skiing depends on snow, operator availability, confirmed access and enough time before your onward flight. Confirm flight details and an alternative programme before making plans; an extra night may be needed.
027 days · 1 night Burqin · 4 Hemu · 1 Altay
Hemu touring
On each of Days 3–5, choose between guided touring outside the resort and resort freeriding at Jikepulin. Touring is for advanced skiers; snowboarders should discuss splitboard experience, approaches and traverses before choosing touring days.
THE CHARACTER OF THE TRIP
A flexible Hemu base, balancing resort freeriding and touring around your group and the conditions.
Day 1
Altay arrival and Burqin
Arrive in Altay City, visit an ancient fur-skis workshop and go night skiing at Jiangjunshan if arrival time and opening arrangements allow. Drive to Burqin for a hotel night.
Day 2
Get to know Hemu
Drive to Hemu in the morning and freeride at Jikepulin in the afternoon, choosing terrain around the group and conditions. Stay in Hemu village for four nights.
Day 3
Choose touring or resort freeriding
Choose a guided touring day outside the resort or a day of resort freeriding at Jikepulin. Decide around the group, snow stability, weather and access. Leave time for village walks and regional food.
Days 4–5
Keep each day flexible
On each day, decide between guided touring outside the resort and resort freeriding at Jikepulin. Reassess the plan around snow stability, weather, access and the group. For touring days, agree equipment, daily ascent, activity hours and alternatives in advance.
Day 6
Return to Altay
Choose morning resort riding, horse riding or snow trekking, with arrangements to agree. Drive back to Altay City in the afternoon and stay overnight.
Day 7
Conditional cat skiing and departure
Proposed cat skiing depends on snow, operator availability, confirmed access and enough time before your onward flight. Confirm flight details and an alternative programme before making plans; an extra night may be needed.
039 days · Koktokay, Altay and Hemu
Altay exploration
Explore the region through Koktokay resort and sidecountry, skiing beneath Altay’s city lights, proposed snowmobile-accessed skiing at Uzirik and freeriding in Hemu, with an optional touring day. Planned nights: 3 Koktokay, 1 Altay City, 1 Burqin and 3 Hemu village.
THE CHARACTER OF THE TRIP
A varied journey through the Altay Mountains, with a separate transfer day between Koktokay and Altay City.
Day 1
Ancient fur skis and Koktokay
Arrive in Altay City around lunchtime if flights allow. Visit an exhibition of ancient fur skis to discover the region’s skiing history, then transfer to Koktokay in the evening.
Days 2–3
Koktokay resort and sidecountry
Enjoy two full days at Koktokay resort. Sidecountry with a local guide can be included, choosing terrain around the group, snow conditions and confirmed access. Stay in Koktokay both nights.
Day 4
Transfer to Altay and night skiing
Travel from Koktokay to Altay City. In the evening, ski beneath the city lights at Jiangjunshan. Stay in Altay City.
Day 5
Uzirik Powder Park and Burqin
Proposed snowmobile-accessed skiing at Uzirik Powder Park, subject to snow, operator availability and confirmed access. Return to Altay City for dinner, then drive to Burqin for a hotel night.
Day 6
Burqin to Hemu
Travel from Burqin to Hemu in the morning. Spend the afternoon exploring the village or discovering the local resort. Stay in Hemu village for three nights.
Day 7
Hemu resort and freeride
Spend the day at Jikepulin resort, exploring terrain selected around conditions, access and the group’s ability.
Day 8
Optional Hemu backcountry touring
An optional guided touring day in the mountains surrounding Hemu. Select the route around snow stability, weather, local access and the group. Agree equipment, uphill effort and an alternative programme in advance.
Day 9
Morning activity and departure
Enjoy morning resort riding, horse riding or snow trekking as agreed. Transfer to Altay City for onward travel, allowing for winter roads and flight times; an extra night may be needed.
Trip arrangements
Breakfast and dinner, transfers, and lift passes/access for the agreed programme are included. Guests arrange their own flights and insurance.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Make it your trip
Tell us your dates, group size, skiing or snowboarding experience, and how much touring you want to do. We can help shape the balance between resort riding, touring, village time and travel.