Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Shirakaba Highland International Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortShirakaba Highland International Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)876 ft (267 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft5,988 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft5,112 ft
Lifts74
Runs1613
Beginner terrain31%69%
Intermediate terrain38%15%
Expert terrain31%16%
Night skiing--

Echo Valley Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,086 ft vs 876 ft); Echo Valley Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 13); 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
Shirakaba Highland International 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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