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A scenic winter view at Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi, Japan, featuring stunning snowy landscapes, active winter sports scene, and a charming chalet.
A scenic winter view at Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi, Japan, featuring stunning snowy landscapes, active winter sports scene, and a charming chalet.
A skier in action at Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi, amidst a winter sports scene. Features include a ski resort with a charming challet and ski lift in Nagano, Japan.
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi in Japan - a view of a snow covered mountain range.
Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi in Japan - two beds in a room with wooden walls.

Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi Overview

Koumi Re-Ex Ski Valley is a quiet, less crowded ski resort noted for its tranquil ambiance and family-friendly environment. The resort offers a good balance of beginner and intermediate courses, including slopes specifically designed for children, making it a recommended destination for family outings or beginners learning to ski. Despite its remote location, the accessibility of the resort is commendable, particularly the ease of reaching the slopes from the parking lot, which adds to the overall convenience for visitors.

One of the unique aspects of Koumi Re-Ex is its restaurant, which surprisingly includes a range of well-regarded desserts from Chateraise, a popular Japanese patisserie. This adds an unexpected and delightful touch to the dining experience at the resort. The restaurant, dubbed "Edelweiss," is praised for its spacious layout, and its diverse menu that caters to a wide variety of preferences.

The resort is also appreciated for its well-maintained artificial snow slopes, which although occasionally icy, provide a smooth skiing experience. Particular mention is given to the 5th pair lift Mönch course, which is perfect for practice due to its low traffic.

Customer service at Koumi Re-Ex is highlighted as a strength, with pleasant and friendly staff members, including ski instructors who are both amiable and competent. The resort also hosts various events and offers discounts, adding to the overall enjoyment and value of the experience.

However, the resort has been criticized for lacking certain amenities, such as a snow playground for children. Future visitors are advised to check the official website for up-to-date information on available facilities. Despite this, Koumi Re-Ex Ski Valley stands out as a satisfying day-trip destination for beginners, families, and those seeking a peaceful skiing experience.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

153
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

5.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

5
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
53.0%
Intermediate
34.0%
Expert
13.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi

Where is Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi?

Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi is a ski resort in Chūbu, Koumi, Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan, at coordinates 36.0500, 138.4100.

How many lifts does Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi have?

Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi has 5 lifts, serving 5 km of marked runs and 153 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi?

Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi has a peak elevation of 1,770 m, a base elevation of 1,408 m and a vertical drop of 363 m.

How is Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi rated?

ShredIndex rates Chateraise Ski Valley Koumi 61.1 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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153 ac

Skiable Terrain

5km

Total Run Distance

5total

Number of Lifts

1770m

Peak Elevation

363m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

149.1cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: March (51.8cm)
5.9cm
Nov
16.2cm
Dec
31.5cm
Jan
35.2cm
Feb
51.8cm
Mar
18.6cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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