Cortina Ski Resort | Italy
About Cortina
If a lively party scene, both during après-ski and late into the night, a fashionable base village and million-dollar views are high on your travel check list, then a Cortina ski vacation is sure to impress. Cortina, unlike other Italian ski resorts, is exclusively in Italy, you won’t find Germanic influences or speakers here, making it an authentic experience. So, if you want to blend in with the Italians, there’s only one way to explore the Dolomiti Superski, a massive interconnected 460-lift system, comprised of 12 resorts and over 750 miles of trails. Wake up late, ski to one of literally hundreds of restaurants, eat a huge lunch, wash it down with some wine, then lie in the sun and take a nap until four o’clock in the afternoon when everyone heads down to the disco. But if you do want to experience the endless ski terrain, unlike the Italian visitors, Cortina truly has something for every level.
Cortina Italy is a world-famous winter resort that rivals any other in the Alps best. The village sits in a sunny amphitheater, ringed by spectacular Dolomite peaks which rise over 9,800 feet from the base area. You don’t want to miss a sunset here. Off-mountain, life centers on Cortina’s main boulevard, Corso, a car-free, shop-lined street where the late afternoon passeggiata proceeds without fail. You can browse and see the latest winter fashions, and purchase unique souvenirs from one of the many antique and craft shops. At the heart of the Corso is a central piazza, a church with towering campanile, and the interesting Regole Museum.
Cortina has a complete range of winter sports facilities since hosting the Olympic Games in 1956, and annually hosts World Cup events in mid-January. The resort also hosts bobsled races and on-snow horse shows. At night, enjoy one of Cortina's exclusive night clubs and discos. Come ski Cortina with Ski.com. Just beware of the grappa bars that serve Italy's version of tequila.
Ski Cortina
With so much of the Dolomiti Superski terrain to explore, you can bet that every level skier can find something to suit them. If you opt to stick to the Cortina area, you’ll also find plenty to keep every ability and preference occupied. Experts will find plenty of Cortina skiing to suit their preferences, but a run down Staunies, especially a south-facing couloir in the Cristallo ski area, earns bragging rights. Other quintessential expert Cortina skiing runs include Pomedes and Duc d’Aosta. Intermediates will find great snow conditions on the cruisers at the top of Tofana. There’s a famed ‘hidden valley’ red trail from the top of the Pass Falzarego tram that intermediates should not miss. First time and beginner skiers are best served at Cortina with a wide variety of gentle terrain on the main thoroughfares. A great option is to take the Skitour Olympia, which is a route directing you to all the 1956 Olympic courses.
Mountain Stats
5627'
Vertical Drop
4016'
Base Depth
9642'
Summit Depth
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
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What the experts are saying
Cortina
A moment of peace in paradise
Young, athletic, curious about the mountains beyond Colorado, my girl friend and I decided to take a trip to Cortina. We expected a lot coming from a ski town with a vibrant summer scene. And those expectations were blown right out of the water. Cortina and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful places we have had the chance to travel to. The people, the food (don't even get me started) and the views were amazing.
Hotel Cortina
Cortina! Can’t say enough ! Great snow, beautiful views. Easy to get around . The town is just too cute.
Italian Alps at it’s best.
I missed a trip earlier in life And it remained as a bucket list item. I took my 18 year old daughter and simply stated, had an amazing time. The Cortina Village charm, ristorantes, the Hotel Cortina and skiing Cortina itself and the surrounding Dolomites were an experience of a lifetime! We decided to use the mountain guide services of M’OVER to give us the added touch and local navigation through the Dolomitess only a local can provide....One of the best decisions of my life! Don’t debate this location and region!
Great Experience
I love this town. I had some very nice lessons from great instructors. The ski runs and amenities on the mountain are top notch. I would definitely go again.
Nice area
Skiing in the immediate vicinity was nice, but skiing other areas in the Dolomites was even better. We skied Sella Ronda & Mount Elmo. Both are musts if skiing Cortina. Only complaint was there was no natural snow.
I loved cortina !!!!
Cortina- what a beautiful ski reosrt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hotels ranging from elegant 5 star to charming 3 star bed and breakfast. Lovely pedestrian village with great shops and cafes and restaurants. !!!! Walk everywhere !!! Incredible food !!! Beautiful skking with wide open trails, amazing views !!! Definitley stay in Venice on your way to or from the ski resort as Veenice is your gateway to the mountains.
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- 4.0Nightlife
- 5.0Spa
- 4.0Intermediate Skiing
- 4.0Family Vacation
- 5.0Activities
- 5.0Accommodations
- 5.0Shopping
- 4.0Beginner Skiing
- 4.0Dining
- 2.0Terrain Park
- 3.0Budget Vacation
- 5.0Luxury Vacation
- 5.0Expert Skiing
- 5.0Access
- 2.0Ski-in Ski-out
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Cortina
If you dream of the nice wide open runs of the Italian Alps Cortina is one of my favorites! Or if you want to be challenged off piste there is plenty of non groomers as well. Cortina is the ski vacation that everyone will enjoy. Plenty of nightlife and sunny decks on the mountain to enjoy an incredible lunch. Staying at the Hotel Cortina offers old school charm and you are able to walk a couple of minutes to the shuttle to take you to one of many base areas to start your day. Believe me, Cortina will not disappoint!Good
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