Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Giant Ski Area

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortGiant Ski Area
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)853 ft (260 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft5,236 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft4,383 ft
Lifts73
Runs164
Beginner terrain31%75%
Intermediate terrain38%0%
Expert terrain31%25%
Night skiing--

Echo Valley Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,086 ft vs 853 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 4); Echo Valley Ski Resort skews more expert (31% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Echo Valley Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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