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Cortina D Ampezzo Ski Resort
Cortina: a resort for skiers and non-skiers alike
Still basking in its 1956 Winter Olympic status, Cortina appeals to committed holiday-makers as much as skiers. On-slope, the views and the mountain restaurants are as important as the skiing on offer, though there’s more to it than some would have you believe. A lack of out and out vertical (they’re big mountains, but the top two-thirds of them tend to be unskiable cliff faces) and a fragmented layout makes the region impossible to compare with most other resorts. The area’s reputation for everything else first, and skiing second may have as much to do with relaxed Italian attitudes to skiing than the quality of what’s on offer: when they come on holiday Italians want good food, plenty of socialising, sunbathing and some great skiing too. For ski-obsessed north Europeans it leaves early morning, lunchtime and late afternoon slopes practically deserted for much of the season.
Down in the pedestrian town centre there’s no question you’re in Italy. There’s more fur on the strolling holidaymakers than there is on the local wildlife, while cafes and wine bars rather than rowdy après-ski bars do brisk business. Wherever you go you find quality, and though there are ample opportunities to spend your money, there’s good value here too, across the board.
Cortina d Ampezzo at a glance
On the mountain
Ski area
Cortina consists of four very distinct ski areas, each offering a radically different ski experience, from skiing below the tree line, via couloirs to rolling, twisting pistes. more...
Lift system
The lift system in Cortina is rather antiquated in places, but can cope well with the volumes of skiers.
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Ski schools & guiding
There are several schools with a total of over
300 ski instructors, who change into a new designer outfit each year.
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Advanced
Not Cortina's strongest suit, but there are a number of good blacks, some hidden off-piste as well as wonderful - and luxurious! - ski touring. more...
Intermediate
Cortina could be heaven for intermediates: there’s no corner you can’t discover enjoyably, although the different areas are fragmented. more...
Beginner
There are excellent beginner runs at Socrepes. Moreover, the breathtaking
mountains, wonderful refuges and classy town compensate for sweat and bruises.
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Boarding & freestyle
Limited off-piste and good grooming make this a place for carvers, but there is a terrain park at Faloria. more...
Mountain restaurants
Good views are as predictable as good food across all the areas in Cortina. more...
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Off the mountain
Village
A stay in Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the chicest ski experiences you can have, with stylish, trendy coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and boutiques, and lots of furry Italians. more...
Accommodation
There are some appropriately plush hotel options in Cortina, but also good two to four-star hotels and cosy B&Bs outside of town. more...
Après-ski
Apres-ski in Cortina is a full Italian
experience, with the emphasis on wonderful wine and late nights.
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Restaurants & bars
Unsurprisingly, there's no shortage of excellent restaurants in Cortina, ranging from Michelin-starred to simple pizza.
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Other information
There are usually more non-skiers than skiers in Cortina, so activities are plentiful, both in the Olympic facilities and in the bustling streets in town. more...
Getting there
Gateways to Cortina include Verona and Venice to the south and Innsbruck and Klagenfurt to the north.
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Cortina resort facts
Ski Area
| Base | 4,016 ft 1,224 m |
| Summit | 9,642 ft 2,939 m |
| Elevation | 5,626 ft 1,715 m |
Trails/runs
| Number of trails | 0 |
| Advanced | 5 % |
| Intermediate | 62 % |
| Beginner | 33 % |
Lifts
| Cable cars | 6 |
| Chairs | 29 |
| Surface lifts | 16 |
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