Bear Valley Mountain Resort vs Granlibakken

Bear Valley Mountain Resort (California) and Granlibakken (California) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBear Valley Mountain ResortGranlibakken
Vertical drop1,900 ft (579 m)207 ft (63 m)
Summit elevation8,501 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation6,601 ft6,348 ft
Lifts101
Runs751
Beginner terrain25%0%
Intermediate terrain40%100%
Expert terrain35%0%
Night skiingNo-

Bear Valley Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,900 ft vs 207 ft); Bear Valley Mountain Resort has more runs (75 vs 1); Bear Valley Mountain Resort skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Bear Valley Mountain ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
GranlibakkenNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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