Goryu, Happo or 47?

[ttuchin 0]

We stayed at Happo in Morino Lodge three years ago and both the skiing and the accommodation were great

 

From memory the best uninterrupted long intermediate runs were on Happo,the runs on Goryu were shorter and had more flat bits in between the intermediate sections. Also on 47 it was great but we had to dodge the snowboarders. Am I remembering correctly?

 

This year we have friends coming who have suggested staying at Goryu because they found cheap accommodation there, but it would mean eating out every night.

 

So two questions:

 

Which is the better skiing for intermediates to advanced. Goryu, 47 or Happo?

 

Is there much in the way of restaurants and easy transport to other resorts at Goryu compared to Happo/Wadano or is it pretty isolated?

[panhead_pete 27]

Haven't been to Goryu yet but have ridden 47 and Happo. Happo is much bigger as I recall with a lot more options of terrain. Hopefully there are snowboarders everywhere you go as that way you'll meet the best people on the mountain.

[HelperElfMissy 42]

I don't know why you would feel locked in to one or the other.

We stayed only two full days in Hakuba last March and managed to have a taste of all of the above.

 

Day1: Happo

Day2: Goryu/47 - I preferred Goryu side myself.

 

although that opinion is subject to change after experiences this coming January...

 

Shuttle buses and accommodation drop off's should easily get you to whichever you would like to be at on any given day. Why restrict yourself to just one place. Share the love.

[Chriselle 158]

Yep. Hit all three.

[panhead_pete 27]

Echoland is somewhat in the middle, lots of accom options and quite a few nice restaurants and bars. If there is no snow the next day ending up at 902 in the early hours is fun.

[Tubby Beaver 209]

yeah, just cos you stay at a hotel nearer to one of the big 3, it shouldn't stop you exploring the others.

[Jynxx 4]

For sure ...

 

If you have to dodge snowboarders, wouldn´t call that advanced.

Probably they are dodging you, too

[ttuchin 0]

Thanks and yeah, snowboarders are great so long as they are in control. Maybe it is just in Oz that we get a few radicals that think they are expert when they are still newbies!

 

Sounds like exploring all three is the go

[ttuchin 0]

Thanks and yeah, snowboarders are great so long as they are in control. Maybe it is just in Oz that we get a few radicals that think they are expert when they are still newbies!

 

Sounds like exploring all three is the go

[Tubby Beaver 209]

thats not exclusive to newbie boarders

[Ross 4]

We enjoyed all three resorts in 2009 Goryu and 47 are great and we could do both on the one lift pass.Happo was great and a little steeper.Will have to try some of the other feilds next year as well. You can not go wrong. have not me t a ski feild I dont like yet.

[stemik 14]

Originally Posted By: ttuchin

We stayed at Happo in Morino Lodge three years ago and both the skiing and the accommodation were great

From memory the best uninterrupted long intermediate runs were on Happo,the runs on Goryu were shorter and had more flat bits in between the intermediate sections. Also on 47 it was great but we had to dodge the snowboarders. Am I remembering correctly?

This year we have friends coming who have suggested staying at Goryu because they found cheap accommodation there, but it would mean eating out every night.

So two questions:

Which is the better skiing for intermediates to advanced. Goryu, 47 or Happo?

Is there much in the way of restaurants and easy transport to other resorts at Goryu compared to Happo/Wadano or is it pretty isolated?

Some nice eateries in the Goryu area.
pizza, izakayas (Japanese style pub), Italian, fine dining, subway sandwiches, coffee shops, late night bars.
If you want, there is a night time shuttle bus to get you over to the other apres ski areas of Hakuba