Resort Comparison

Waterville Valley Resort vs Cranmore

The Verdict

Waterville Valley Resort leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Waterville Valley Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Waterville Valley Resort

87.9" average season

Best Terrain

Waterville Valley Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Cranmore

$99 day pass

Easiest Access

Cranmore

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Waterville Valley Resort

Charming, walkable village

Waterville Valley Resort

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

8.5

—

Walkability

8.0

7.5

—

Village Vibe

8.5

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,020'

1,200'

—

Skiable Area

255 ac

200 ac

—

Green Runs

20%

30%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MHT

PWM

—

Drive Time

1.3h

—

Road Ease

8.0

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$109

$99

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

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

Cranmore

New Hampshire, USA

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.5

Walkability

7.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical1,200'

Skiable Area200 ac

Green Runs30%

Trails57

Getting There

AirportPWM

Drive Time1.3h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$99

Cost TierModerate

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