Giant Ski Area vs Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaHakuba Goryu Snow Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)2,910 ft (887 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft5,381 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,470 ft
Lifts311
Runs415
Beginner terrain75%47%
Intermediate terrain0%40%
Expert terrain25%13%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (2,910 ft vs 853 ft); Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort has more runs (15 vs 4); Giant Ski Area skews more expert (25% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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