Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortMadarao Kōgen Ski Resort
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)1,381 ft (421 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft4,393 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft3,012 ft
Lifts69
Runs1936
Beginner terrain47%39%
Intermediate terrain24%42%
Expert terrain29%19%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 1,381 ft); Madarao Kōgen Ski Resort has more runs (36 vs 19); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort skews more expert (29% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

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