Cupid Valley vs Gala Yuzawa

Cupid Valley (Niigata Prefecture) and Gala Yuzawa (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCupid ValleyGala Yuzawa
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)2,694 ft (821 m)
Summit elevation2,365 ft3,865 ft
Base elevation1,414 ft1,175 ft
Lifts311
Runs348
Beginner terrain67%62%
Intermediate terrain33%31%
Expert terrain0%7%
Night skiing--

Gala Yuzawa has the bigger vertical (2,694 ft vs 951 ft); Gala Yuzawa has more runs (48 vs 3); Gala Yuzawa skews more expert (7% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cupid ValleyIndy Pass: 2 days
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 →

Stay near Cupid Valley

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