Cupid Valley vs Koide Ski Area

Cupid Valley (Niigata Prefecture) and Koide Ski Area (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCupid ValleyKoide Ski Area
Vertical drop951 ft (290 m)423 ft (129 m)
Summit elevation2,365 ft846 ft
Base elevation1,414 ft423 ft
Lifts33
Runs37
Beginner terrain67%43%
Intermediate terrain33%43%
Expert terrain0%14%
Night skiing--

Cupid Valley has the bigger vertical (951 ft vs 423 ft); Koide Ski Area has more runs (7 vs 3); Koide Ski Area skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Cupid ValleyIndy Pass: 2 days
Koide Ski AreaNot 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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