Piste Skiing in Cortina D’Ampezzo.
The 2026 Winter Olympics saw significant modernisation of Cortina d’Ampezzo Ski Resort. The focus of the development was on improving connectivity, slope technology, and ski lift infrastructure. Cortina has been transformed from a traditional Alpine village into a modern ski destination.
RESORT OVERVIEW:
Piste Information for Cortina D’Ampezzo.
Cortina D’Ampezzo Ski Area is part of the Dolomiti Superski Area.
- Ski Season: usually late November to April, good snow conditions amy allow high altitude lifts stay open until May.
- Resort altitude: 1,224m.
- Highest ski lift: 3,244m.
- Vertical drop: 1,700m.
- Snow making: 95% of the pistes are covered.
- Kms of piste: 120km, split between Faloria 44km, Tofana 47km and Lagazuoi Cinque Torri 29km. However, the Dolomiti Superski area extends to 1,200km!
- Marked pistes: 66, 27 blue, 28 red, 11 black. There are also nursery slopes.
- No of ski lifts: 35, 5 cable cars, 3 gondolas, 20 chair-lifts, 7 drag-lifts.
- Mountain restaurants: 30, from basic self-serve to fine dining. It is Italy so expect long lunches.
- Snowparks: 1 for beginners/intermediate riders in Tofana.
- Longest ski run: 11km, joining a number of pistes together from the top of Forcella dropping over 1,600m into Cortina.
The major improvements following the 2026 Winter olympics include the Cortina Skyline Gondola which connects the Tofane and Cinque Torri ski areas on the snow.
Up to 2,400 passengers per hour can now take the Apollonio–Socrepes Gondola from the centre of Cortina directly to the start of the Tofane lifts.
Skiers can also opt to take the Lacedel–Socrepes Gondola from town and connect with the new Skyline system.
The Olympia delle Tofane piste now has energy-efficient automated snowmaking and advanced safety infrastructure, guaranteeing operation even in extreme weather conditions.
The steepest section of the Tofance piste has enhanced safety netting and spectator viewing areas.
Ski Pass Options.
The choice of ski pass is to opt for either a Cortina Skiworld or Dolomiti Superski card.
Contina Skiworld covers 120km of piste on the slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo, San Vito di Cadore, Auronzo and Misurina. Perfect for beginners and intermediates who don’t want to stray too far or those preferring a short ski day and a long lunch.
Dolomiti Superski takes your skiing to another level with 1,200km of pistes to explore across 12 ski resorts across South Tirol, Trentino and Bulluno. In addition to the resorts covered by the Skiworld pass you can visit Kronplatz, Alta Badia, Groden, Val di Fassa, Arabba, San Martino do Castrozza, Gitschberg, Alpe Lusia, 3 Zinnen Dolomites, and Civetta. To make the most of the options you’ll probably need a car and a dedication to long ski days.
Ski Resorts near Cortina d’Amprezzo.
Cortina is one of the more eastern ski resorts covered by the Dolomiti Superski.
- To the South is the Civetta ski area.
- To the West is Arabba, overlooked by the stunning Marmolada.
- To the North East are the 3 Zinnen Dolomites.
- To the North West you’ll get to Kronplatz and Alta Badia.
If you only have a week’s ski holiday, it may be best to simply purchase a pass for the resort you are staying in, and day passes for any you intend to visit, rather than a Dolomiti Superski. Make a plan and cost out the options.
