Access to Hanzono/Hirafu from Annupuri for Freshies

Hi All,

I am staying at Annapuri for 8 days late January. Can I get over to Hirafu, Niseko Village and Hanzono early enough if I take the first Annapuri Gondola, to make fresh tracks in Strawberry fields, Miharashi, Superstition etc.? It looks like I can traverse across from the top of jumbo pair 4, but can't be sure as I have never been....

Or do I need to get the bus to these before the lifts open if I want to make untracked powder runs?

Cheers,
Tom