Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortHakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)1,165 ft (355 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft3,760 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft2,595 ft
Lifts64
Runs1910
Beginner terrain47%20%
Intermediate terrain24%50%
Expert terrain29%30%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 1,165 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 10); Hakuba Sanosaka Snow Resort skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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