Italy
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Queen of the Dolomites
Official website- Top elevation
- 2,930 m
- Vertical
- 1,706 m
- Season
- Dec – Apr
- Level
- beginner, intermediate, advanced
Why we love it
Olympic host in 1956 and 2026, ringed by pale Dolomite towers. Sunny pistes, long lunches in mountain huts and access to the whole Dolomiti Superski pass.
Getting there
Venice Marco Polo is the closest major airport, about 160 km and two hours by road. Treviso and Innsbruck are around the same distance. Cortina Express and ATVO buses run directly from Venice airport. By train, go to Calalzo di Cadore and take the bus for the last 35 km.
Who it's for
Cortina works for every level. Beginners and families have the gentle slopes of Socrepes and Col Drusciè, intermediates get long, scenic runs across Tofana, Faloria and Cinque Torri, and advanced skiers can tackle the Olympia delle Tofane World Cup piste and the steep Canalone on Cristallo.
Best time to go
January to March is the best time, with good snow and plenty of sunshine. Cortina relies heavily on snowmaking as it gets less natural snow than the northern Alps. February and March are perfect for long lunches on sunny rifugio terraces.
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Cortina d'Ampezzo FAQ
Is Cortina good for beginners?
Yes. Socrepes has wide, gentle slopes that are ideal for learning, and there are many ski schools in town.
How do I get to Cortina?
Fly into Venice, then it's about two hours by car or direct bus. By train, travel to Calalzo di Cadore and take the bus from there.
How big is the ski area in Cortina?
Cortina has around 120 km of its own pistes and is part of Dolomiti Superski, with access to about 1,200 km of pistes across the Dolomites on one pass.
When is the ski season in Cortina?
The season usually runs from early December to early April. January to March has the most reliable snow conditions.
Can I rent skis in Cortina?
Yes. You can book skis, snowboards and boots online with Skiset and pick them up at a shop in Cortina. Ski rental with Skiset
