Mount Sunapee vs Waterville Valley Resort
Mount Sunapee 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 | Mount Sunapee | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Limited |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Budget | Not ideal | Not ideal |
Beginners
Mount Sunapee
Good
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Intermediates
Mount Sunapee
Good
Waterville Valley Resort
Good
Experts
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Limited
Off-piste
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Families
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Budget
Mount Sunapee
Not ideal
Waterville Valley Resort
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Mount Sunapee | Waterville Valley Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 28.7 km | 31.4 km |
| Vertical drop | 445 m | 616 m |
| Lifts | 10 | 10 |
| Top elevation | 825 m | 1160 m |
| Snow reliability | variable snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €175 | €145 |
Piste
Mount Sunapee
28.7 km
Waterville Valley Resort
31.4 km
Vertical drop
Mount Sunapee
445 m
Waterville Valley Resort
616 m
Lifts
Mount Sunapee
10
Waterville Valley Resort
10
Top elevation
Mount Sunapee
825 m
Waterville Valley Resort
1160 m
Snow reliability
Mount Sunapee
variable snow
Waterville Valley Resort
variable snow
Snowiest month
Mount Sunapee
No data
Waterville Valley Resort
No data
Day pass
Mount Sunapee
€175
Waterville Valley Resort
€145
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Waterville Valley Resort if...
you want the bigger ski area.