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.

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!