Hakuba Valley
10 linked ski areas in the Japanese Alps, host of 1998 Olympic downhill races with incredible powder and terrain variety.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,071m (3,514ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,696m (8,845ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
703m (2,306ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
1,143cm (450in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
137
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
59
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
1,050ha (2,595ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%
Best For
Location
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