Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Holidays Italy
"Cortina d'Ampezzo has become the go-to resort among fashionable Italians looking to see and be seen. This chic resort is perfect for skiers and non-skiers alike and the stunning vistas are worth the visit alone!"
Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Holidays
Particularly popular with well-heeled Italians looking to enjoy the finer things in life, Cortina d'Ampezzo is a chic mountain town offering charismatic elegance to rival the most distinguished of resorts.
Enjoy the Slopes
The 120km of slopes in the local area of Cortina d'Ampezzo are split into three main sections, the most extensive of which is on the Tofana side. The iconic Olympia delle Tofane piste will be instantly recognisable to followers of ski racing as the most spectacular descent in the women's World Cup with the jagged rocks of the Dolomites jutting out either side of the run. Further options are available from the Faloria lift, offering a great variety for intermediate skiers including lovely tree-skiing and higher, more open terrain boasting stunning, lofty views. Beginners will enjoy the blue runs above Socrepes and there is a good variety of ski schools offering group and private tuition. More adventurous skiers can take a day trip over to Alta Badia via the 5 Torri - Lagazuoi area which links into the larger Sella Ronda circuit. The links are a little convoluted but where there's a will, there's a way!
Enjoy the Resort
Arguably the main sport in Cortina is people-watching. The charming, car-free resort centre is lined with designer shops, jewellers, stylish bars and restaurants, making it an ideal spot for non-skiers. Everything in the resort centres around the Corso Italia which is a quaint, cobbled, pedestrianised street with traditional chalet style buildings and a pretty church and bell tower. Sit back in one of Cortina's bar terraces with a cappuccino and simply watch the world go by. And at only a couple of hours away from Venice, combining a luxurious ski trip with a cultural city break has never been easier!
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"Cortina d'Ampezzo has become the go-to resort among fashionable Italians looking to see and be seen. This chic resort is perfect for skiers and non-skiers alike and the stunning vistas are worth the visit alone!"
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Grand Hotel Savoia, Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Cortina d'Ampezzo Accommodation
Grand Hotel Savoia
Just a few minutes’ walk from the pedestrianised Corso Italia,...
Après-Ski in Cortina d'Ampezzo
After a hard day on the slopes, put on your finery and fit in with the locals by strolling along Corso Italia in the historic centre of Cortina. The early evening is “passeggiata” time and this is the perfect opportunity to people watch and be seen. There are many fashion boutiques in Cortina so take the time to do a little window shopping as you saunter leisurely along.
Stop in one of the town’s many bars for an aperitivo before dinner and soak up the atmosphere. If cocktails are your thing, pop into the Hotel de la Poste’s famous bar where you can enjoy an original cocktail whipped up by the legendary Antonio, and perhaps rub shoulders with some of Italy’s VIPs.
Nightlife in Italy is perhaps a little more restrained than in some of the more party-focused resorts in Europe, but for those who like to revel into the small hours there are a few discos in town including Bilbo.
Dining in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Italy is renowned for its cuisine and you won’t be disappointed by the selection of restaurants on offer in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Whether you are looking for an informal pizzeria or a more upmarket ristorante, there’s something to suit everyone.
The Croda Cafè is a relaxed pizzeria and is ideal for families and Al Passetto and Ra Stua are cosy and centrally-located options. Out of town you will find the Michelin-starred restaurantsTivoli and San Brite .
Cortina’s eateries can fill up fast, especially at weekends, so it is advisable to make a reservation for dinner.
Activities in Cortina d'Ampezzo
As well as skiing and snowboarding in Cortina d'Ampezzo, there is wide choice of other activities to enjoy: ice skating in the Olympic stadium built for the 1956 games, curling, snowkiting, night time sledge descents from some of Cortina’s mountain restaurants and snowshoeing by day and by night. There is also a cinema, a selection of museums and of course, plenty of shops.