Ski resort
Cortina d'Ampezzo

With 50 kilometres of slopes and a selection of easy to challenging descents, the Tofana ski area caters to a wide range of skiers. At the foot of Tofana, families and beginners can enjoy the slopes, while experienced skiers queue up at the "Tofana Express" to take them to the black slopes "Canalone" and "Schuss". The "Ski Tour Olympia" is also worth exploring: walk in the footsteps of Olympic heroes and enjoy a bizarre rocky landscape. A cable car connects the ski resort with the valley station in Son dei Prade.

The Lagazuoi - 5 Torri ski area offers plenty of variety on 20 kilometres of slopes. From here, you can take a lift to the Passo di Falzarego. Just one more cable car ride and you will reach the Rifugio Lagazuoi mountain hut, where you can enjoy a top-class Dolomites panorama. The 3-star hut's terrace with a bar and restaurant is famous worldwide for its view of the Marmolada, Sella Group, Civetta and Tofana Group. A real highlight is the First World War ski tour, which takes you along the Dolomites front.

The San Vito - Auronzo – Misurina ski area is the ideal place for skiers who enjoy their sport without the crowds. Nine ski slopes of all levels await you at the foot of Antelao and Croda Marcora in the San Vito ski area. In Auronzo, at Monte Agudo, three lifts and seven slopes offer a small, but fine ski experience. It is also peaceful and pleasant in Misurina, a small ski resort with five slopes and two lifts, where you can enjoy views of Auronzo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

San Vito di Cadore is just 11 kilometres from Cortina and is considered the most important tourist centre in the Val Boite. In the San Vito ski area and the NeveSole park, you’ll find everything you need: 9 perfect slopes of varying difficulty levels and a playground for families right in the snow. Snowshoeing and ski touring are also very popular here.

Misurina delights with its uniquely beautiful landscape: the lake in the village reflects the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and other impressive Dolomite peaks. The air here is so clear that the Pius II Institute, which specialises in the treatment of respiratory diseases, has established itself here. Thanks to its high altitude and reliable snow conditions, Misurina is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. A highlight for young tourists from all over the world is the Highline Meeting, held on the Monte Piana plateau, which is also used as an open-air museum to commemorate the First World War.

The most famous ski slope in the Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort is the "Olimpia delle Tofane", which, due to its challenging course, is a popular venue for Alpine World Cup races.

Cortina d'Ampezzo is known for its exclusive restaurants and hotels. However, you can also find family-run guesthouses in the medium price range. Cortina is certainly not the cheapest holiday destination in the Dolomites, but its location and beauty make the luxury worthwhile.

The Cortina d'Ampezzo ski resort is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.

The population in Cortina d'Ampezzo predominantly speaks Ladin. In addition, Italian and German are spoken in restaurants and hotels.

Cortina d'Ampezzo is located at an altitude of 1,224 metres above sea level.

Cortina d'Ampezzo lies in the Valle d’Ampezzo in Veneto, close to South Tyrol.

The 7th Winter Olympics were held in Cortina d'Ampezzo from 26 January to 5 February 1944. They were the first Winter Games to be broadcast on TV. Toni Sailer became the star of the competition by winning all three Alpine races.