Echo Valley Ski Resort vs Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

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

StatEcho Valley Ski ResortYakebitaiyama Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,086 ft (331 m)1,476 ft (450 m)
Summit elevation5,869 ft6,555 ft
Base elevation4,783 ft5,079 ft
Lifts75
Runs1622
Beginner terrain31%32%
Intermediate terrain38%50%
Expert terrain31%18%
Night skiing--

Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,476 ft vs 1,086 ft); Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort has more runs (22 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
Yakebitaiyama Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 days

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 · Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort stats