Giant Ski Area vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft3,012 ft
Lifts39
Runs436
Beginner terrain75%39%
Intermediate terrain0%42%
Expert terrain25%19%
Night skiing--

Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,381 ft vs 853 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 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
Madarao Kōgen Ski 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

Lodging near the base fills up first during peak weeks. Search stays near Giant Ski Area

Related comparisons

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski ResortGiant Ski Area vs Yamagata Zao Onsen Ski ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Shiga Kōgen Ski ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Nozawa Onsen Snow ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Ryuoo Ski ParkMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort vs Tsugaike-Kogen Ski ResortGiant Ski Area vs Hakuba Happoone Winter ResortGiant Ski Area vs Shiga Kōgen Ski Resort

More detail: Giant Ski Area stats · Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort stats