Cupid Valley's first tree running area is now open!

2022/01/29

Taking advantage of the natural terrain and standing trees, the course has been opened as a "personal responsibility area"!

Located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Cupid Valley is operated by the Smile Resort Group, which also includes Maiko Snow Resort and Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. Located in Joetsu, one of Japan's snowiest areas, the resort boasts high-quality snow and, on clear days, a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan. The resort also boasts a wide variety of slopes, including a 4km long course, an ungroomed course with steep slopes, a beginner's course perfect for kids on their first ski trip, and a Smile Kids Park just for little ones

Cupid Valley has just opened its first-ever tree run course. The open area is as shown.
The yellow area on this map is where tree runs are now permitted, but at your own risk. Roughly half of the forested area from the top, on both sides of the 1000m No. 2 quad lift that leads to the top of the slope at an altitude of 920m, is now open for skiing.

As you can see from the course map, the courses on either side of this new tree run area, La Mer and Marionette, are for advanced skiers. In other words, the part where you can enjoy tree runs has slopes and terrain suitable for advanced skiers. If Joetsu powder falls in such a forest, you're sure to enjoy a fantastic powder tree run.

Smile Resort, the operating company that also developed a new tree run area in Yuzawa Nakazato in the 2020-21 season, has made full use of the know-how gained from the success of Yuzawa Nakazato to realize the development of this Cupid Valley tree run area. Following Yuzawa Nakazato, Joetsu City has a new favorite spot for powder and tree run enthusiasts.

OFFPISTE MAP

Please note that skiing in the tree run area is at your own risk

When skiing in the self-responsibility area, you will need to submit a "Pre-Use Application Form." The application formthe official website, or you can easily apply online by clicking the link to the application form. (You can also find a link to the form from this article.) Alternatively, you can fill out and submit the form at the information desk on the second floor of the center house.

Another rule is that you must wear an armband when skiing in the tree run area. Armbands are loaned out, and there is a 1,000 yen armband loan deposit, which is returned when you return the armband. You can borrow an armband in exchange for confirming your advance application at the information desk on the second floor of the center house. Please follow the rules to enjoy tree running to your heart's content