Giant Ski Area vs Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort

Giant Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGiant Ski AreaHakuba Cortina Snow Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,913 ft (583 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft4,564 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,651 ft
Lifts36
Runs419
Beginner terrain75%47%
Intermediate terrain0%24%
Expert terrain25%29%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 853 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 4); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Hakuba Cortina Snow 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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