Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort (Nagano Prefecture) and Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field (Nagano Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortHakuba Iwatake Snow Field
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)1,762 ft (537 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft4,209 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft2,448 ft
Lifts69
Runs1933
Beginner terrain47%33%
Intermediate terrain24%33%
Expert terrain29%34%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 1,762 ft); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field has more runs (33 vs 19); Hakuba Iwatake Snow Field skews more expert (34% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Hakuba Cortina Snow ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Hakuba Iwatake Snow FieldNot 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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