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Cortina d'Ampezzo - Olympic pistes with international flair!
The glamorous Dolomite village Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated in Venetia at an altitude of 1,211 m, and is dominated by the Dolomite peaks Tofana, Monte Cristallo and Sorapi that rises 3,000 m above the sky. The host of the 1956 Olympic winter games is known well outside the Italian borders for its gorgeous pistes and cross-country tracks, as well as for its unique flair.
After a great day skiing in the tracks of earlier Olympic champions, you can let the evening come to an end on the famous shopping mile "Corso Italia". Here you can stroll along with Italian celebrities! You can also enjoy the variety of eateries and specialities in resort, from nouvelle cuisine to pizzerias as well as mountain and pasture lodges, where you are served delicious plain fare.
SkiThe 1956 Olympic winter games ski area offers fun on the piste for everyone! 115 kilometres of piste from 1,224 - 2,924 m are nearly perfectly connected with 37 lifts.
With the unique "Skitour Olympia", you can reach, e.g. all peaks and high points of the 1956 Olympic games. Unforgettable panoramas and runs ensure pure ski enjoyment. You can enjoy the daring pistes between bizarre rocks on Tofana and the Olympia con Pomedes valley run to Rumerlo. You can find varied pistes below Trofana at Pocol and between Col Druscie, Pomedes and Ra Valles, with easy ski meadows and steep runs. Those looking for a challenge should try the steep chute under the wild Forcella Staunies at the Cristallo lifts.
For snowboarders there is a snow park with quarter pipe, tables, slides, jumps, half-pipe and boarder cross at the Faloria mountain station.
Several attractive leisure activities are available in Cortina d'Ampezzo after a successful day on the piste. The lovely taverns and bars spoil you with a varied selection of diverse dishes and you can admire numerous exclusive shops on the famous "Corso Italia" shopping mile.
A day free of skiing can be spent on the olympic ice rinks, curling, in the indoor pool on the tobbogan run or ice climbing. The social scene wanders into the discos and bars in the evening, where with a bit of luck you can party into the early morning hours with Italian high society!
All around Cortina d'Ampezzo are a total of 70 km of cross-country tracks, the majority of which is also suitable for beginners. Cross-country lessons can be booked in resort.
If you've got enough endurance, try out the longest track, the round trip from Cortina to Dobbiaco and back. This is 30 km long and runs on a leisurely track from 1,224 m up to 1,530 m. Lovely high-altitude tracks can be found at Fiames Nordic Center and at Passo Tre Croci that offer a wonderful view a wirh a rather demanding level of difficulty.
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 2.924 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 1.224m |
| Village height | 1.211m |
| Number of lifts | 37 |
| Number of drag lifts | 5 |
| Number of chair lifts | 26 |
| Number of cable cars | 6 |
| Total pistes | 120 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 55 km |
| Red pistes | 45 km |
| Black pistes | 120 km |
Cortina D Ampezzo | The glamorous Dolomite village Cortina d'Ampezzo is situated in Venetia at an altitude of 1,211 m, and is dominated by the Dolomite peaks Tofana, Monte Cristallo and Sorapi that rises 3,000 m above the sky
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