Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto

Cortina d'Ampezzo resort guide

Veneto, Italy

Queen of the Dolomites and host of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Cortina d'Ampezzo at a glance

140
Pistes
45
Lifts
2,935m
Top
1,224m
Base
1,711m
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 62 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced

Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy's most glamorous ski resort, offering stunning Dolomite scenery, excellent skiing, and world-class dining.

Your questions about Cortina d'Ampezzo, answered

How big is Cortina d'Ampezzo?

Cortina d'Ampezzo has 140 pistes served by 45 lifts — 16th for pistes of the 30 resorts we track in Italy. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 30.

How high is Cortina d'Ampezzo?

The lifts run from 1224m at the base to 2935m at the top, a vertical of 1711m. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the 8th highest, with the 3rd biggest vertical.

Is Cortina d'Ampezzo good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Cortina d'Ampezzo split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Cortina d'Ampezzo?

Over the last ten winters Cortina d'Ampezzo has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 2 December to 11 May, about 162 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 100cm, 41cm of new snow and 1.5 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bolzano (BZO), 62km away in a straight line. Treviso (TSF) is 99km, Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 101km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Cortina d'Ampezzo?

A 6-day adult Dolomiti Superski costs €453 for 2026/27, or €76 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Cortina d'Ampezzo

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • BolzanoBZO
    62 km
  • TrevisoTSF
    99 km · major airport
  • InnsbruckINN
    101 km · major airport

Travel time to Cortina d'Ampezzo

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Bolzano (BZO)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 55m · 1,023 km
    Transfer by road
    1h 15m · 84 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 10m
  • Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
    Flight
    1h 50m · 973 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 5m · 136 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 55m
  • Fly to Treviso (TSF)
    Flight
    2h 5m · 1,132 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 5m · 134 km
    Total
    ≈ 4h 10m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Cortina d'Ampezzo lift pass 2026/27

€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈£389

€76 per day · 15.9 km of piste per € · #1 of 30 for value in Italy

100value scoreOutstanding value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Cortina d'Ampezzo piste map

We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Cortina d'Ampezzo. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Cortina d'Ampezzo has 140 pistes and 45 lifts, running from 1,224m to 2,935m.

Why go to Cortina d'Ampezzo

  • Stunning Dolomite scenery
  • Excellent for all skill levels
  • Great for families
  • Beautiful mountain views
  • Modern lift infrastructure
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Can get crowded during peak season
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Limited challenging terrain

Skiing and snowboarding Cortina d'Ampezzo by ability

Beginners

Cortina is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Cortina offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Cortina, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Official resort website: cortina.dolomiti.org

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.