Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

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When to Go

Over 120 km of perfectly groomed slopes connected to the wider Dolomiti Superski area
Milano-Cortina 2026 — Cortina hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and co-hosts the 2026 Games, putting it firmly back in the spotlight this season
Winter in Cortina means world-class skiing, polished hotels, and a social scene built around long lunches and après-ski
Book well ahead for the Olympic season and the Christmas/New Year peak — Cortina is Italy's most fashionable ski address

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Ski or snowboard the Tofane, Cristallo–Lagazuoi, and 5 Torri areas
Multi-day hut-to-hut ski touring across the connected lifts and paths of the Dolomites
Snowmobile excursion to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, with a break at the Auronzo mountain hut
Night snowshoeing to Rifugio Mietres — followed by a hot tub and a hearty meal
Stroll Corso Italia — Cortina's pedestrian main street lined with chalets, galleries, and cafés

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The historic centre along Corso Italia for direct access to shops, cafés, and nightlife
Chalet-style luxury properties on the town's outskirts, closer to the slopes
A vibrant year-round town — Cortina offers a wide choice of high-quality hotels in every season

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Casunziei — Ampezzo's beet-filled ravioli, a Dolomites specialty found on menus across town
Speck and mountain cheeses from local dairies, often served as an antipasto board
Fondue and raclette at cosy wood-panelled rifugi up in the ski areas
Mulled wine and grappa at après-ski spots along Corso Italia
Polenta paired with wild game or mushroom ragù, a staple of Veneto's mountain cooking
Panoramic mountain huts reachable by cable car, serving hearty lunches with valley views