Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Ontake Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortOntake Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,732 ft (528 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft7,257 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft5,525 ft
Lifts73
Runs1616
Beginner terrain31%53%
Intermediate terrain38%20%
Expert terrain31%27%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 1,086 ft); 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
Ontake 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 · Ontake Ski Resort stats