Cortina d'Ampezzo
Legendary Dolomite playground, with epic ski terrain and towering pinnacles
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Cortina d'Ampezzo sits beneath dramatic limestone walls in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, and hosts mountain activities year-round. Stage of the 1956 Winter Olympics and, more recently, of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Games, it remains one of the most celebrated names in the Alps, blending world-class skiing, mountain culture and scenery that takes your breath away in every season.
In winter the area features large, modern lift-linked ski zones, steep technical slopes on the Tofane and Faloria, and quieter corners for ski touring and telemark away from the groomed runs. In summer, a network of trails and via ferrata opens up alpine ridgelines for hiking, climbing and E-bike tours. The town itself remains a cultural hub, with historic mountain huts, guided excursions and local mountain guides ready to craft tailor-made experiences for every level, from beginner to expert.
Winter, Ski & Mountains
Cortina d'Ampezzo is famous the world over for the Tofane and Faloria areas: steep technical pistes, scenic gondolas and classic long runs that helped write the history of alpine skiing. The dramatic Cinque Torri and the surrounding peaks offer superb skiing, former race tracks and iconic Dolomite panoramas, while the sunnier Faloria side suits riders looking for wide, well-groomed runs.
Beyond the groomers, Cortina is an ideal gateway for ski mountaineering, snowshoeing and scenic winter hikes to some of the valley's most striking mountain huts. Evenings come alive with events, markets and historic bars, while those after a quieter pace find a warm, authentic atmosphere in the huts up in the mountains, well away from the buzz of the town centre.
Summer, Trails & Climbing
In summer Cortina becomes a reference point for rock climbing and high-altitude hiking: well-equipped via ferrata, exposed alpine ridgelines and panoramic cycle paths cross the Ampezzo valleys, with something for every level, from an easy family walk to the most demanding ferrata.
Popular summer activities include guided hikes to historic rifugios, climbing the Dolomite walls that ring the town, and E-bike tours through valleys, forests and alpine meadows. There's also room to mix sport with culture, between small mountain museums, craft workshops and open-air evenings with a view of the Tofane.
