Cortina d'Ampezzo. One of the Best Ski Resorts in Italy.

As the base for the Alpine disciplines of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo is surrounded by an ampitheatre of high mountain peaks.

Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort is included in the Dolomiti Superski pass. Covering a vast expanse of the Dolomites across the northern Italian Alps, often bathed in sunshine, Cortina d’Ampezzo has much to recommend it.

Virtually every skier is a fan of pizza, pasta, cold beer and aperol. So, a skiing holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, the authentic home of pizza, pasta, cold beer and aperol, might feel like a culinary journey rather than a ski trip.

Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort town is at an altitude of 1,224m and is almost surrounded by 3,000m peaks; Le Tofane, Cristallo, and Soraphis as well as Pomagagon, Croda da Lago, Averau and the Cinque Torri. However, this does result in the ski areas being rather spread out, which in turn means a reliance of ski buses. Each day skiers must deliberate which of the region’s ski slopes to visit.

All but the most ‘serious’ and dedicated skiers and boarders will usually head for the sunniest lunch spots as early as possible. For the serious and dedicated, this can leave the slopes free for large portions of the morning. After lunch there is a similar situation, since the apres ski in Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort starts early. Indeed, a considerable portion of visitors rarely bother to ski at all.

Cortina D’Ampezzo is one of the Best Ski Resorts for:

Skiing in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Getting There

Located equi-distant from Venice and Innsbruck, both to the north of Cortina d’Ampezzo, there are plenty of travel options available.

By Plane. Nearest Airports.

With a transfer time of less that 2 hours, flying to Venice (Marco Polo or Treviso) are great options. For those on a budget, Treviso is well served by budget airlines. Innsbruck over the border in Austria is also an option worth considering with more commercial options. The closest airport is Bolzano, but offers few international flights. Opting for Milan will result in a 4 hour transfer time.

By Train. Nearest Railway Stations.

Cortina d’Ampezzo used to have a mountain rail service, but no more. Rail options are similar to air options. Mainline stations in Venice, Innsbruck and Milan having services from all over Europe. It is possible to get within 35km of Cortina d’Ampezzo by train, head to either Calaizo di Cadore or Dobbiaco/Toblach, but remember there is still the last 35km to cover.

By Road. Driving, Bus and Transfers.

There are many road transfer options from Venice, Innsbruck or Milan. Hiring a car provides freedom and flexibility, but the roads across the alps can be difficult during Winter months and require Winter tyres and snow chains and great care. Unless you are a confident driver, you should search for shared or private transfer options or coach and bus services from your intenational arrival point.