Giant Ski Area vs Ichinose Family Ski Area

Giant Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) and Ichinose Family Ski Area (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatGiant Ski AreaIchinose Family Ski Area
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,073 ft (327 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft5,331 ft
Lifts34
Runs415
Beginner terrain75%38%
Intermediate terrain0%38%
Expert terrain25%24%
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Ichinose Family Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,073 ft vs 853 ft); Ichinose Family Ski Area 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
Ichinose Family Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

One pass covers both: Ikon Pass. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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