The first tree run area OPEN in Cupid Valley! !

2022/01/29

Taking advantage of the natural topography and standing trees, it is released as a "self-responsibility area" course!

Located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Cupid Valley is operated by the Smile Resort Group like Maiko Snow Resort and Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort. This is a resort where you can see the quality of the snow unique to Joetsu, one of Japan's heaviest snowfall areas, and the view of the Sea of Japan when the weather is clear. In addition, the ski slopes are enriched with a long course with a total length of about 4 km, an uncompacted snow course with steep slopes, a beginner course that is safe even for kids who have just made their ski debut, and a Smile Kids Park exclusively for children.

The first tree run course has opened in this Cupid Valley.
As you can see the open area. The yellow part of this map is the self-responsibility area where tree run is possible. Both sides of the 1000m No. 2 Quad Lift that leads to the top of the slope at an altitude of 920m, about half of the forest belt is now open for skiing.

As you can see from the course map, the La Mer and Marionette courses on both sides of the new tree run area are for advanced players.

In other words, it can be said that the part where tree runs can be enjoyed has slopes and topography for advanced users. If Joetsu powder accumulates in such a forest, you will surely be able to enjoy a pleasant powder tree run. The management company Smile Resort, which pioneered a new tree run area in Yuzawa Nakazato in the 2020-21 season, has realized the development of this Cupid Valley tree run area by making full use of Yuzawa Nakazato's success know-how.
Following Yuzawa Nakazato, a new spot for powder and tree lovers is born in Joetsu City.

OFFPISTE MAP

In the self-responsible tree run area

When skiing in the self-responsibility area, it is necessary to submit a "pre-use application form". application official website or by clicking the link to the application form. (You can also link to the form from this article.) Alternatively, you can fill it out at the information desk on the 2nd floor of the center house and submit it.

Another rule is that you must wear an armband to skate the tree run area. Armbands are lent out, and 1,000 yen is required as a deposit for the armband rental, but it will be returned when the armband is returned. The flow is to borrow an armband in exchange for confirmation of the advance application at the information desk on the 2nd floor of the center house. I want to follow the rules and enjoy the tree run to my heart's content.