Giant Ski Area vs Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaPilatus Tateshina Snow Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,545 ft (471 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft7,290 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft5,745 ft
Lifts33
Runs47
Beginner terrain75%14%
Intermediate terrain0%57%
Expert terrain25%29%
Night skiing--

Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,545 ft vs 853 ft); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort has more runs (7 vs 4); Pilatus Tateshina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Giant Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Pilatus Tateshina Snow 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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