Loon Mountain Resort vs Waterville Valley Resort
Loon Mountain Resort and Waterville Valley Resort 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 | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Limited | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| 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
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Loon Mountain Resort
Good
Waterville Valley Resort
Good
Experts
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Families
Loon Mountain Resort
Limited
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Budget
Loon Mountain Resort
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Loon Mountain Resort | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 45.8 km | 31.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 700 m | 616 m |
| Lifts | 8 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 928 m | 1160 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~53cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €180 | €145 |
Piste
Loon Mountain Resort
45.8 km
Waterville Valley Resort
31.4 km
Vertical drop
Loon Mountain Resort
700 m
Waterville Valley Resort
616 m
Lifts
Loon Mountain Resort
8
Waterville Valley Resort
10
Top elevation
Loon Mountain Resort
928 m
Waterville Valley Resort
1160 m
Snow reliability
Loon Mountain Resort
variable snow
Waterville Valley Resort
variable snow
Snowiest month
Loon Mountain Resort
December (~53cm)
Waterville Valley Resort
No data
Day pass
Loon Mountain Resort
€180
Waterville Valley Resort
€145
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 Waterville Valley Resort if...
you want better value.