How big is Cortina d'Ampezzo?
Cortina d'Ampezzo has 140 trails served by 45 lifts — 16th for trails of the 30 resorts we track in Italy. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 30.
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
Trails
45
Lifts
9,629ft
Top
4,016ft
Base
5,614ft
Vertical
BZO
Nearest airport, 39 mi
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 high is Cortina d'Ampezzo?
The lifts run from 4,016ft at the base to 9,629ft at the top, a vertical of 5,614ft. 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 trails 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 December 2 to May 11, about 162 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 39in, 16in 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), 39 mi away in a straight line. Treviso (TSF) is 62 mi, Innsbruck (INN), Austria is 63 mi. 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 ticket 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 ticket 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.
- BolzanoBZO39 mi
- TrevisoTSF62 mi · major airport
- InnsbruckINN63 mi · 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
- 8h 45m · 4,069 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 15m · 52 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Innsbruck (INN)
- Flight
- 8h 40m · 4,044 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 85 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Treviso (TSF)
- Flight
- 8h 55m · 4,132 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 5m · 83 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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 ticket 2026/27
€4536-day adult Dolomiti Superski · ≈$519
€76 per day · 15.9 km of trails per € · #1 of 30 for value in Italy
100value scoreOutstanding value
Cortina d'Ampezzo trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort'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 trails and 45 lifts, running from 4,016ft to 9,629ft.
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 level
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
More on Cortina d'Ampezzo
- Cortina d'Ampezzo snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Cortina d'Ampezzo snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Cortina d'Ampezzo lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in ItalyLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Italy
Ski resorts near Cortina d'Ampezzo
Distances are straight-line, not by road.