Resort Comparison

Sugarbush Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort

The Verdict

Waterville Valley Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Waterville Valley Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Sugarbush Resort

89.1" average season

Best Terrain

Sugarbush Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Waterville Valley Resort

Moderate pricing

Easiest Access

Waterville Valley Resort

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Waterville Valley Resort

Charming, walkable village

Sugarbush Resort

Vermont, United States

$$Ikon

Waterville Valley Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

8.0

—

Walkability

7.0

8.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

8.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,600'

2,020'

—

Skiable Area

484 ac

255 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

—

Trails

111

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

BTV

MHT

—

Drive Time

1.3h

—

Road Ease

6.5

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$159

$109

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Sugarbush Resort

Vermont, United States

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,600'

Skiable Area484 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails111

Getting There

AirportBTV

Drive Time1h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$159

Cost TierModerate

Waterville Valley Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

8.0

Village Vibe

8.5

Mountain

Vertical2,020'

Skiable Area255 ac

Green Runs20%

Trails50

Getting There

AirportMHT

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$109

Cost TierModerate

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