Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortHakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,539 ft (469 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft4,193 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft2,654 ft
Lifts79
Runs1619
Beginner terrain31%37%
Intermediate terrain38%47%
Expert terrain31%16%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,539 ft vs 1,086 ft); Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort has more runs (19 vs 16); 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
Hakuba Norikura Onsen 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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