Giant Ski Area vs Sakae Club Ski Resort

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

StatGiant Ski AreaSakae Club Ski Resort
Vertical drop853 ft (260 m)1,325 ft (404 m)
Summit elevation5,236 ft2,625 ft
Base elevation4,383 ft1,299 ft
Lifts33
Runs49
Beginner terrain75%33%
Intermediate terrain0%44%
Expert terrain25%23%
Night skiing--

Sakae Club Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (1,325 ft vs 853 ft); Sakae Club Ski Resort has more runs (9 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
Sakae Club 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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