Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft3,012 ft
Lifts79
Runs1636
Beginner terrain31%39%
Intermediate terrain38%42%
Expert terrain31%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 1,086 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 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
Madarao Kōgen 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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More detail: Echo Valley Ski Resort stats · Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort stats