Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Mt. Norikura Snow Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortMt. Norikura Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,627 ft (496 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft6,473 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft4,846 ft
Lifts78
Runs1620
Beginner terrain31%35%
Intermediate terrain38%35%
Expert terrain31%30%
Night skiing--

Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,627 ft vs 1,086 ft); Mt. Norikura Snow Resort has more runs (20 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
Mt. Norikura Snow 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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