Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Shirakabako Royal Hill

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortShirakabako Royal Hill
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)869 ft (265 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft5,620 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft4,751 ft
Lifts73
Runs169
Beginner terrain31%33%
Intermediate terrain38%44%
Expert terrain31%23%
Night skiing--

Echo Valley Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,086 ft vs 869 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
Shirakabako Royal HillNot 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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