Cortina d'Ampezzo
PDF Print E-mail
This international resort boasts great skiing and has fantastic style

Cortina rivals any other resort in the Alps and is lovingly referred to as 'Queen of the Dolomites'. Magnificently located and surrounded by spectacular peaks that rise nearly 2000 metres above the village, this up market, picturesque resort offers long, easy, well-groomed runs for beginners and leisurely intermediates. For experienced skiers, who wish to practise "extreme skiing", you will find in Cortina some of the most breathtaking back-country excursions in the world. Cortina d'Apezzo has a great variety of winter activities for guests to indulge in after a day of skiing, with a great emphasis on excellent wine tasting, fantastic Italian cuisine and entertainment. Other great winter activities on offer include Taxi-Bob, crazy sledge, snow rafting and ice-skating.

This ski resort is made up of four very distinct ski areas, each offering a radically different ski experience, from skiing below the tree line, down the beautiful valleys, to groomed runs above and below the tree line. Faloria-Cristallo-Mietres; Tofana-Socrepes; Lagazuoi and Cinque Torri all connect by both lift and skibus service. Tofana is the place for intermediates to head to for good snow cover and an open bowl. Perfect piste grooming and a massive amount of snow making facilities ensure that you are in for a smooth ride whilst cruising around the picturesque Dolomiti ski area. Beginners will find nursery slopes galore at Socrepes and some great pickings of gentles blue runs throughout the ski areas for you to get stuck into. Another run simply not to be missed is the "Hidden Valley" red run from Lagazuoi. This 8 kilometre extravaganza has some awesome views. For the more challenging slopes advanced and expert skiers need to make their way to the handful of black runs, referred to as the Forcello Rossa at Ra Valles and the Frocello Stauries off the towering Cristallo. The marked terrain is as good for snowboarders as it is for skiers. Breat off piste and good grooming make this a haven for carvers. Boarders will also find a terrain park in Faloria.cortina-dampezzo_polaroids
 
Resort Information  
Altitude of Resort: 1224 metres
Top elevation: 2930 metres
Largest vertical drop: 1706 metres
Longest run: 9 kilometres
Total length of slopes: 120 kilometres
Number of lifts:      51
Beginner: 25%
Intermediate: 40%
Advanced: 35%
Cross Country trails: 48 kilometres
Snowboard: Yes
 
Cortina d'Ampezzo Accommodation and Services:
 
5 Star Accommodations
Transfers
Cortina-D-Ampezzo-piste-map

 

 
 
 

Your are currently browsing this site with Internet Explorer 6 (IE6).

Your current web browser must be updated to version 7 of Internet Explorer (IE7) to take advantage of all of template's capabilities.

Why should I upgrade to Internet Explorer 7? Microsoft has redesigned Internet Explorer from the ground up, with better security, new capabilities, and a whole new interface. Many changes resulted from the feedback of millions of users who tested prerelease versions of the new browser. The most compelling reason to upgrade is the improved security. The Internet of today is not the Internet of five years ago. There are dangers that simply didn't exist back in 2001, when Internet Explorer 6 was released to the world. Internet Explorer 7 makes surfing the web fundamentally safer by offering greater protection against viruses, spyware, and other online risks.

Get free downloads for Internet Explorer 7, including recommended updates as they become available. To download Internet Explorer 7 in the language of your choice, please visit the Internet Explorer 7 worldwide page.