MND: The Four-Season Tourism Project in Chimgan, Uzbekistan Enters Its Final Phase

All studies and permits have been approved, and more than two-thirds of the equipment has already been produced and is being transported to Uzbekistan. Out of approximately 300 logistics convoys required for the project, nearly 200 have already left the group’s factories in Savoy, with a gradual ramp-up continuing through spring.

Work has continued throughout the winter despite demanding weather conditions, confirming the strategic importance of this state project and the ongoing commitment of the teams on site.

Several major milestones have been reached in the past quarter:

The site currently employs around 100 people, with numbers expected to increase to nearly 200 employees and partners in the coming months, in line with the project’s operational phases.

The project mobilizes all four of MND’s business units—ROPEWAYS, SNOW, SAFETY, and LEISURE—as well as its subsidiary MBS, responsible in particular for signage and slope safety equipment. It fully illustrates MND’s integrated model: a single partner to design, manufacture, and install complete, sustainable, and high-performance infrastructure.

Designed, manufactured, and assembled in France, in the group’s Savoy workshops, the equipment is then transported and installed on site, showcasing French industrial expertise in support of a sustainable, innovative, and structuring tourism project in Central Asia.

By the end of 2026, all facilities in the resort area are expected to be delivered and operational. Construction of the future C2 cable car will begin this year, with commissioning planned for 2027. This lift will connect the valley to the higher-altitude areas of the site, reaching up to 3,300 meters.

Ahead of the international mountain development trade show Mountain Planet, held in Grenoble (April 21–23), Chimgan is positioning itself as a major example of responsible mountain tourism development. It serves as a showcase of MND’s expertise in designing and building modern, year-round mountain resorts that integrate sustainably into their environment.

The project entrusted to MND includes the design, supply, and installation of the following infrastructure:

Lot 1 – Cable Transport

A detachable 10-person gondola providing access to the intermediate station on Mount Chimgan, including base and summit station buildings.

Lot 2 – High-Altitude Cable Car

An 80-passenger reversible aerial tramway connecting the valley to the summit of Mount Chimgan (3,309 m), including station buildings.

Lot 3 – Additional Lifts

Two fixed-grip 4-person chairlifts.

Lot 4 – Beginner Area and Soft Mobility

Six conveyor belts for skiers and pedestrians, including covered galleries serving beginner zones and year-round leisure areas.

Lot 5 – Snowmaking

An automated snowmaking system covering part of the ski area.

Lot 6 – Leisure Infrastructure and Resort Equipment

A themed rail toboggan, two large zip lines, an adventure tower, a tubing area, 14 avalanche control systems, dynamic signage systems, slope lighting, and ski area safety equipment.

MND is a French industrial group specializing in cable transport, snowmaking systems, mountain safety, and thrill-based leisure infrastructure. With more than 3,000 clients in 49 countries, MND delivers proven and sustainable solutions for mobility, leisure, and safety, drawing on its extensive mountain expertise. Based in Savoy, MND employs around 300 people and operates through 12 international locations.