Giant Ski Area vs Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaHakuba Happoone Winter Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)3,533 ft (1,077 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft5,994 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft2,461 ft
Lifts322
Runs437
Beginner terrain75%36%
Intermediate terrain0%44%
Expert terrain25%20%
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Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort has the bigger vertical (3,533 ft vs 853 ft); Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort has more runs (37 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 Happoone Winter 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 →

Stay near Giant Ski Area

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