Giant Ski Area vs Ontake Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaOntake Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,732 ft (528 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft7,257 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft5,525 ft
Lifts33
Runs416
Beginner terrain75%53%
Intermediate terrain0%20%
Expert terrain25%27%
Night skiing--

Ontake Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,732 ft vs 853 ft); Ontake Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 4); Ontake Ski Resort skews more expert (27% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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

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