What to do in Cortina d’ampezzo
12 March 2025
Skiers can choose between two types of skipasses:
Dolomiti Superski Pass: Grants access to all ski resorts within the Dolomites.
Local Skipass: Valid only for the Cortina ski area.
Skipasses are available for purchase at the office at the Cortina station, at the start. of the main lifts, or online.
There are numerous ski and equipment rental shops in Cortina, both in the town center and at the main ski areas. Some recommended rental shops in town include:
Popular Ski Tours
Cortina offers several exciting ski tours:
Super 8 Ski Tour: Covers the 5 Torri and Lagazuoi areas, offering spectacular views.
Grande Guerra (WWI) Ski Tour: A historic route connecting Lagazuoi, 5 Torri, Badia Valley, Arabba, and Alleghe.
Sellaronda: Although not located in Cortina, this famous ski tour is easily accessible from the resort.
Night skiing is available at Monte Baranci in Sesto, offering skiing and sledding experiences between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
Cortina offers 120 km of slopes, divided into two main ski areas:
Faloria-Cristallo
Tofana-5 Torri-Lagazuoi
Located on the eastern side of Cortina, this area includes two mountain zones: Faloria and Cristallo.
Faloria: 5 red (medium difficulty) and 4 black (high difficulty) slopes.
Cristallo: 1 blue (easy) and 3 red (medium) slopes.
These areas are connected at Rio Gere.
Cable Car: Departing from the old station in Cortina’s center to Faloria.
Car or Taxi: Drive to Rio Gere, where Faloria and Cristallo connect.
Ski Rent Jgor Ski & More (located at the Faloria cable car station).
Faloria Refuge (at the Faloria cable car arrival station).
Capanna Tondi Refuge (near the highest point of Faloria Resort).
Rio Gere Restaurant (accessible by car, located at the connection point between Faloria and Cristallo).
Son Forca Refuge (at the highest point of the Cristallo area).
This vast ski area offers a diverse range of slopes, mountain refuges, and connections to Alta Badia.
Located on the western side of the valley, this area features:
4 blue (easy) slopes
5 red (medium) slopes
3 black (high difficulty) slopes
Gondola: Starts from the center of Cortina, behind the ice stadium.
Connection: Accessible via ISTA ski area.
Tofana Ski & Bike Rental (at the base of the gondola).
Col Druscè Refuge (at the gondola’s arrival station).
Masi Wine Bar Cortina (near Col Druscè Refuge).
Ra Valles Restaurant Pizzeria Hut (at the Col Druscè – Ra Valles cable car station).
ISTA is the largest ski area in Cortina, offering:
11 blue (easy) slopes
5 red (medium) slopes
3 black (high difficulty) slopes
Car, Taxi, or Skibus: Parking areas include Socrepes, Ronzuos, and Kostenloser.
Connections: Linked with Tofana Cortina and 5 Torri Giau via the “Skyline” gondola.
Socrepes Ski Rental (at the base of the chairlift in Socrepes).
Chalet Tofane (Socrepes locality)
Ria de Saco Refuge (Socrepes baby slope)
El Sorei (Pocol locality)
Pomedes Refuge (Pomedes chairlift arrival)
This area, located west of Cortina, features:
2 blue (easy) slopes
7 red (medium) slopes
Car, Taxi, or Bus: Parking available at Bai de Dones.
Connections: Linked with ISTA ski area and Col Gallina ski area.
Bai de Dones Refuge (at the base of the 5 Torri chairlift).
Scoiattoli Refuge (at the top of the 5 Torri chairlift).
Averau Refuge (at the top of Averau and Fedare chairlifts).
Fedare Refuge (at the base of the Fedare chairlift).
Located in the western valley, this area features:
5 blue (easy) slopes
4 red (medium) slopes
Car, Taxi, or Bus: Parking available at Col Gallina or Falzarego.
Connections: Linked with 5 Torri Giau ski area and Alta Badia ski resort.
Col Gallina Refuge (at the base of the Falzarego chairlift).
Strobel Restaurant (near Col Gallina Refuge).
Lagazuoi Refuge (at the arrival of the Lagazuoi cable car).
Lagazuoi Terrace Bar (next to Lagazuoi Refuge).
Passo Falzarego Restaurant & Bar (at the base of the Lagazuoi cable car).
Cortina d’Ampezzo offers an unforgettable skiing experience, combining world-class slopes with breathtaking scenery, excellent dining, and seamless access to the Dolomiti Superski area. Whether you’re an advanced skier or a beginner, this alpine paradise has something for everyone!
Cortina d’Ampezzo is a charming town, famous for its breathtaking mountains, part of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites. Whether you are an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or a history enthusiast, Cortina offers a wide range of activities all year round.