Lake Louise Ski Resort vs Valley Ski Hill

Lake Louise Ski Resort (Alberta) and Valley Ski Hill (Alberta) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLake Louise Ski ResortValley Ski Hill
Vertical drop3,268 ft (996 m)171 ft (52 m)
Summit elevation8,671 ft2,310 ft
Base elevation5,404 ft2,139 ft
Lifts132
Runs1187
Beginner terrain23%29%
Intermediate terrain26%29%
Expert terrain51%42%
Night skiingNo-

Lake Louise Ski Resort has the bigger vertical (3,268 ft vs 171 ft); Lake Louise Ski Resort has more runs (118 vs 7); Lake Louise Ski Resort skews more expert (51% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Lake Louise Ski ResortIkon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days
Valley Ski HillIndy Pass: 2 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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