Altitude
1224m
Closest Airport
Venice/Treviso 1¾ hours
Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites, is unrivalled when it comes to a luxury ski holiday in Italy. This luxury ski resort in Italy is world-renowned as much for its fabulous boutiques and fantastic restaurants as it is for its skiing. The most fashionable ski resort in Italy, the resort has become famous for its elegance and cosmopolitan clientele, boasting ultra luxury chalets in Cortina that match its sparkling reputation.
Situated in the centre of the Ampezzo valley at 1,224m and with ski lifts up to 2,835m, Cortina d'Ampezzo ski holidays are almost always guaranteed to have great snow. One of the 12 ski resorts that make up the Dolomiti Superski area, with over 1,200km of the best skiing in Italy, Cortina ski resort itself offers 120km worth of local pistes across 2 domains. The Tofana ski area has recently been linked by gondola to the Cinque Torri-Lagazuoi domain and has skiing that is suitable for all levels. The Faloria/Cristallo area offers up more of a challenge with lots of reds and tricky blacks for intermediates and experts to tackle.
Cortina d'Ampezzo has a rich history, with unique architecture and interesting museums from paleontology to modern art to the First World War. Home of the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d'Ampezzo luxury ski resort will soon welcome athletes back as it looks to host the 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Milan. There is no better time to book a luxury ski holiday in Cortina and explore what this stunning town has to offer. Some of the finest luxury chalets in the Dolomites can be found here with expert services and phenomenal facilities, making Cortina the place to pick for your next luxury ski holiday in Italy.
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