GALA Yuzawa ['25-26]

Directly connected to the station, cashless urban resort with plenty of skiing

GALA Yuzawa boasts excellent access to the ski resort, which is directly connected to the Shinkansen station. Because it is directly connected to the station, there are plenty of package deals that include the Shinkansen. You can also use your Suica card to pay cashless for meals, hot springs, and most of the facilities

GALA's strengths go beyond its accessibility and convenience. Despite its compact size, it has 16 courses, including the descent course "Falcon," which is a long run of about 2.5km, and on clear days offers spectacular views of the hot spring town of Yuzawa

GALA Yuzawa boasts three ungroomed courses in the southern area, "2.6 Million Dollars" and "Bronco," where you can enjoy light, superb powder. Therefore, you can even check the weather forecast for a day trip and head out early in the morning while it's snowing in search of powder

「FISCHER SNOW BASE GALA YUZAWA」

GALA's rental corner is "FISCHER SNOW BASE GALA YUZAWA" operated by FISCHER. It has a convenient system in place, including a "PICK UP BOX" where you can complete everything from application to payment online and then pick up your gear on the day without having to wait, and an "ONLINE APPLICATION" system where you can apply and pay before coming, reducing the waiting time at the venue

Maximum gradient: 32 degrees, average gradient: 15 degrees / Distance: 340m / Slope orientation: -

The 2.6 million dollar course in the southern area is GALA Yuzawa's No. 1 hard course with ungroomed snow. It is extremely popular with challenging skiers, and the opening of this course is considered a "treasure." When it snows, you can enjoy the finest natural powder, and when there is no fresh snow, you can enjoy tackling the impressive moguls that come your way

Maximum gradient: 30 degrees, average gradient: 17 degrees / Distance: 700m / Slope orientation: -

Bronco is located in the southern area of ​​the ski resort, which has many off-piste zones. The upper part of this course, which runs along the pair lift, is characterized by large drops and undulations that are left to the natural contours of the terrain.

When there is fresh snow, you can enjoy powder snow that takes advantage of the terrain, and when there is no snow, irregular moguls continue until it merges with the "Eliza Course". The lower part is a gentle bowl-shaped terrain. Like the upper part of Bronco, there are large drops and small dips where you can jump. When it snows, you'll want to take the pair lift that runs over this course.

Maximum gradient: 33 degrees, average gradient: 20 degrees / Distance: 160m / Slope orientation: -

This is an ungroomed course that starts midway through the course, descending from the top of the Victoria Lift in the north area to the beginner's course Swan. This is a famous course at GALA, where you can enjoy powder during snowfall and natural moguls throughout the season. The steepest slope is GALA Yuzawa Ichiban at 33°. This is a face for experts

Maximum gradient: 20 degrees, average gradient: 15 degrees / Distance: Approximately 2500m / Slope orientation: -

This downhill course descends rapidly from the North Area to the Kawabunga Ski Center. While the maximum slope is 20°, there are narrow sections, so speed control is essential.

The highlight is the location, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the snow-covered mountains of Minamiuonuma, from the Tanigawa mountain range. Long cruising while admiring the spectacular scenery is exceptional. In addition, there are walls on both sides of the course and several terrains that are easy to hit along the total distance of 2.5km, making it one of the best downhill courses in Japan that you won't get bored of.