Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort vs Gala Yuzawa

Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and Gala Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCharmant Hiuchi Snow ResortGala Yuzawa
Vertical drop1,611 ft (491 m)2,694 ft (821 m)
Summit elevation3,310 ft3,865 ft
Base elevation1,699 ft1,175 ft
Lifts311
Runs1148
Beginner terrain36%62%
Intermediate terrain55%31%
Expert terrain9%7%
Night skiing--

Gala Yuzawa has the bigger vertical (2,694 ft vs 1,611 ft); Gala Yuzawa has more runs (48 vs 11); Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Charmant Hiuchi Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Gala YuzawaNot 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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More detail: Charmant Hiuchi Snow Resort stats · Gala Yuzawa stats