Giant Ski Area vs Kumanoyu Ski Area

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

StatGiant Ski AreaKumanoyu Ski Area
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)892 ft (272 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft6,404 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft5,512 ft
Lifts35
Runs417
Beginner terrain75%29%
Intermediate terrain0%35%
Expert terrain25%36%
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Kumanoyu Ski Area has the bigger vertical (892 ft vs 853 ft); Kumanoyu Ski Area has more runs (17 vs 4); Kumanoyu Ski Area skews more expert (36% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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

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