Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort vs Maruike Ski Area

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

StatHakuba Cortina Snow ResortMaruike Ski Area
Vertical drop1,913 ft (583 m)361 ft (110 m)
Summit elevation4,564 ft5,154 ft
Base elevation2,651 ft4,793 ft
Lifts62
Runs196
Beginner terrain47%60%
Intermediate terrain24%20%
Expert terrain29%20%
Night skiing--

Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has the bigger vertical (1,913 ft vs 361 ft); Hakuba Cortina Snow Resort has more runs (19 vs 6); 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
Maruike Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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