Cortina d'Ampezzo ((1 224 - 3 243 m) is the most famous ski resort of the Dolomiti Superski region. The area is famous for the 1956 Winter Olympics and the regular World Cup races on the Tofana slope.here you will find 105 downhill runs (120 km), 37 lifts, 5 of which are cable cars, 1 snowboarding theme park, 78 km of cross-country skiing trails, but skaters will also find something to do here.
It is very well located in the middle of the beautiful dramatic Dolomites, in the province of Belluno and in the Veneto region. The 1956 Winter Olympics, which were held here, gave Cortina its true lustre: it has top-notch sports facilities, so if you're not satisfied with just downhill or cross-country skiing, you can try ski jumping or bobsledding. There are downhill runs of all abilities. Almost two thirds of the slopes are the more challenging ones.
The most famous slopes in Cortina are undoubtedly the descents from Tofana (3,243m), which can be reached by cable car via Col Druscie, and Cristallo (3,216m). Good skiers will not fail to try the Olympic downhill run from Tofana. Intermediate slopes can be found on the slopes of Tondi (2,362 m) and Faloria (2,123 m), which can be reached by cable car and chairlifts. Beginners can ski on the gentle plains of Mount Pecol with its many lifts. From Passo Falzarego (2 105 m) above Cortina, a cable car leads to the Lagazuoi peak (2 800 m). From there, a 7.5 km long slope with a vertical drop of 1 100 m descends to Armentarola. From Col Druscie to Rumerla, less demanding crossings can be made.
If you decide to visit the other part of the Cortina ski area, you can ski on the slopes of Misurina ( 1,756 m). The ski area Auronzo - Misurina extends on Monte Agudo. It also includes the ski area of San Vito di Cadore with its 16 km of slopes. In total, the whole area has 140 km of slopes of varying difficulty 33% blue, 62% red, 5% black.
Misurina is situated by the lake of the same name, which is usually frozen in winter and therefore serves as an ice rink, and there are also interesting cross-country skiing trails nearby. From the car park it is possible to take the chairlift up to 2,300 m to the Col de Varda and from there climb moderate slopes back to Misurina. All the resorts Auronzo - Misurina - Cortina are passable with a Dolomiti Superski ski pass. Cross-country skiing trails cross at Lago d'Antorno.
Fun for the whole family
As well as downhill skiing, there are snowshoe tours or you can try out the saskiing track over 1 km long or just take a walk in the snowy pine forests. And after a hard day's skiing, you can change into your skates and try a ride on the Olympic ice from1956 in one of the most beautiful stadiums, where the opening ceremony was held. The rink is 30 x 60 metres and is not only used by the public, but also for concerts and hockey matches.
Skips
Ski passes can be purchased either for Cortina only, or for the entire Dolomites Superski ski pass (giving you access to up to 1,200 km of pistes).
the Cortina-only valley pass can be used in the entire Cortina d'Ampezzo area (including Skyline and Lagazuoi up to Armentarola), San Vito di Cadore and Auronzo-Misurina for a total of 120 km of pistes.day, multi-day or seasonal solutions are available, as well as special discounts for children over 65 and free admission for children with an escort.
The Dolomiti Superski ski pass can be used in all 12 valleys of the Dolomiti Superski area for a total of 1,200 km of pistes. There are daily, multi-day or seasonal solutions and special discounts for juniors, children and seniors.
