Cortina d’Ampezzo, a mountain resort of incredible beauty and rich history, is located at 1224 meters altitude in a wide sunny valley in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Indeed the Queen of the Dolomites, will return to the world-stage in 2026, year in which Cortina will host, together with Milan, the Winter Olympics.
A destination rich in history and traditions – With over 1000 years history, its own language and a set of ancient traditions, Cortina can be defined as an Alpine classic destination of excellence. Cortina d’Ampezzo was one of the first destinations to have a tourist vocation. First explorers and alpinists, then royal families and international aristocrats, until in 1956 it became the host of the first Olympic Games held in Italy. It then became the set of national and international film productions and its magical mountains, lakes and town center entered into novels, paintings and poems.
Even today Cortina d’Ampezzo is a mythical place of elegance, glamor, beauty and lively social life. At the same time though, it preserves its cultural, architectural and linguistic identity, making the experience of those who stay in Cortina authentic and unique.
A destination for sports lovers, all year-round – Cortina d’Ampezzo is a unique location for lovers of sports and sporting events thanks to the wide valley in which it is located, surrounded by some of the most majestic peaks of the Dolomites, the beauty of its Natural Park and the strong preservation and protection of the territory. In the summer season, the resort offers hundreds of kilometers of trails for those who love trekking, trail running and mountain biking. In addition, there is a golf course, hundreds of climbing routes and the largest number of via ferrata routes in the Alps. In winter, Cortina offers 120km of ski and snowboard slopes, 70km of cross-country skiing pistes and endless opportunities for ski mountaineering, freeriding and snowshoeing. In addition, fans of ice skating, hockey and curling can train, or be spectators, in the Olympic Ice Stadium of Cortina d’Ampezzo.
A destination for relaxation and cultural experiences – Cortina is renowned not only for its enchanting views, its sporting vocation and rich history and tradition but also for being a cultural and well-being destination. The mountain resort has many museums, art galleries, photo exhibitions, cultural, musical and theatrical events. In addition, the various wellness options, both in hotels and at high altitude, allow you to relax in one of the most spectacular sceneries worldwide. Finally, the traditional town center, with its handicraft stores, boutiques, bars and restaurants makes the experience of spending a holiday in Cortina even more magical.
A gastronomic experience par excellence – A fundamental ingredient for a successful holiday and event is a superb food and wine offer. Cortina boasts a wide range of possibilities, which will meet everyone’s needs. From mountain huts and agriturismi offering traditional cuisine and local products to starred restaurants that give a touch of creativity and innovation to their menus.
A perfec location for your event or conference – The combination of these features makes the destination ideal for events and conferences. Cortina hosts indeed a variety of events: from major sporting and cultural events to conferences, meetings, congresses, weddings and team building activities. The destination offers all the features and infrastructure for an unforgettable event: luxury hotels and apartments, public and private conference rooms, gourmet restaurants, high-altitude mountain huts and local professionals who will meet all your needs
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