Loon Mountain Resort vs Mount Sunapee
Loon Mountain Resort and Mount Sunapee are neighbouring resorts in New Hampshire - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Loon Mountain Resort | Mount Sunapee |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Loon Mountain Resort
Limited
Mount Sunapee
Good
Intermediates
Loon Mountain Resort
Good
Mount Sunapee
Good
Experts
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Off-piste
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Families
Loon Mountain Resort
Limited
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Budget
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Loon Mountain Resort | Mount Sunapee |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 45.8 km | 28.7 km |
| Vertical drop | 700 m | 445 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 928 m | 825 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~53cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €175 |
Piste
Loon Mountain Resort
45.8 km
Mount Sunapee
28.7 km
Vertical drop
Loon Mountain Resort
700 m
Mount Sunapee
445 m
Lifts
Loon Mountain Resort
8
Mount Sunapee
10
Top elevation
Loon Mountain Resort
928 m
Mount Sunapee
825 m
Snow reliability
Loon Mountain Resort
variable snow
Mount Sunapee
variable snow
Snowiest month
Loon Mountain Resort
December (~53cm)
Mount Sunapee
No data
Day pass
Loon Mountain Resort
€180
Mount Sunapee
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Loon Mountain Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Mount Sunapee if...
you want better value.