Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort vs Echo Valley Ski Resort

Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Echo Valley Ski Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBlanche-Takayama Ski ResortEcho Valley Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,401 ft (427 m)1,086 ft (331 m)
Summit elevation5,902 ft5,869 ft
Base elevation4,501 ft4,783 ft
Lifts67
Runs1316
Beginner terrain46%31%
Intermediate terrain31%38%
Expert terrain23%31%
Night skiing--

Blanche-Takayama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,401 ft vs 1,086 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 13); Echo Valley Ski Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Blanche-Takayama Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Echo Valley Ski ResortNot 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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