Holidays in Cortina, Italy
Where is Cortina d’Ampezzo located? The Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort is a picturesque ski and mountain village located on the river Boite, in an alpine valley in the Dolomites mountains in northern Italy. Cortina is located at an altitude of 1,224 m (elevation 4,016 ft) in the Italian Alps in Europe, in the Province of Belluno, part of the Veneto region.
The hiking and skiing holiday destination Cortina is famous for its beautiful landscapes and great skiing. It is also famous for having some of the best events in the world:
The XXV Olympic Winter Games took place in Italy from 6 to 22 February 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, as well as in other prestigious locations such as Val di Fiemme, Anterselva, Bormio, and Livigno. Cortina was already the venue for the Winter Olympics in 1956.
The XIV Paralympic Winter Games took place from 6 to 15 March 2026.
Cortina, known worldwide for its high society life as well as the scenario for movies like James Bond and Cliff-hanger with Sylvester Stallone.
Shopping is one of the great leisure activities in Cortina d’Ampezzo, with many clothing stores, souvenirs and gift shops.
Museums are always interesting places to visit. In Cortina d’Ampezzo, there are many museums worth checking out. These include the Museum of the Great War 1914-1918, the Museum of Modern Art "Mario Rimoldi". It contains modern art from various artists, including De Chirico, De Pisis and Carrà, Depero, Morandi, Sironi and Rotella and the "Rinaldo Zardini" paleontological museum. It contains items that were discovered nearby.
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Holidays in the ski resort Cortina d’Ampezzo
Wintersport and ski holidays in Cortina Italy
Skiing is one of the most popular sports in the Cortina d’Ampezzo ski area in winter. A ski vacation in Cortina Italy offers unforgettable alpine experiences, breathtaking Dolomite mountain scenery, and world-class winter sports opportunities. With 36 ski lifts, 120 km of perfectly prepared ski slopes as part of the renowned Dolomiti Superski area, and 88 km of cross-country ski trails, Cortina is an ideal destination for beginners, experienced skiers, and winter enthusiasts alike.
Summer holidays in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Here you will also be able to go hiking, climbing and mountain biking in summer. Around the town there are numerous hiking opportunities and they all offer breathtaking views of the mountains. Notable mountain groups around and in the immediate vicinity of Cortina are the Tofana massif (Tofana di Rozes 3,225 m, Tofana di Mezzo 3,244 m, Tofana di Dentro 3,238 m), Monte Cristallo 3,221 m, Punta Sorapiss 3,205 m, Antelao 3,264 m and Gruppo Nuvolau (Averau 2,647m, Gusela del Nuvolau 2,595 m, Monte Nuvolau 2,575 m, Coston d’Averau 2,518 m, Sass de Stria 2,477 m, Cinque Torri 2,361 m).
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