Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft1,299 ft
Lifts73
Runs169
Beginner terrain31%33%
Intermediate terrain38%44%
Expert terrain31%23%
Night skiing--

Sakae Club Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,325 ft vs 1,086 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 9); 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
Sakae Club 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 · Sakae Club Ski Resort stats