The wide Ampezzo valley and the Dolomite mountain range that surrounds it, make Cortina a privileged place for lovers of sports and sporting events, like the 1956 Winter Olympics, the 2021 World Ski Championships and the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2026, the latter to be held also in Milan.
In summer the valley offers hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails, more than thirty vie ferrate climbing routes, a golf course and trails for MTB road biking and climbing. In winter it offers legendary ski slopes, the Olympic Ice Stadium, a wide range of snowshoeing and ski mountaineering areas, as well as cross-country skiing trails in the Nature Park.
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The wide Ampezzo valley and the Dolomite mountain range that surrounds it, make Cortina a privileged place for lovers of sports and sporting events, like the 1956 Winter Olympics, the 2021 World Ski Championships and the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2026, the latter to be held also in Milan.
In summer the valley offers hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails, more than thirty vie ferrate climbing routes, a golf course and trails for MTB road biking and climbing. In winter it offers legendary ski slopes, the Olympic Ice Stadium, a wide range of snowshoeing and ski mountaineering areas, as well as cross-country skiing trails in the Nature Park.
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A place in which to indulge one’s senses
What gives Cortina an edge is the possibility of practicing sports in one of the most beautiful mountain environments in the world. Cortina d'Ampezzo is a place in which to indulge one's senses. Thanks to its wonderful views, comfortable hotels, pure air and picturesque historic centre, the Queen of the Dolomites offers visitors everything they need to feel good, including numerous wellness opportunities. Cortina, with its age-old traditions and its wellness facilities, allows visitors to immerse themselves in a world of silence, enjoy the charm and magic of the different seasons, and relax away from the buzz of the city, rebalancing emotionally.
Cortina 2026. Countdown to the Milan Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Cortina d'Ampezzo is preparing for the second time to experience the excitement of the Games as one of the main locations of the next Winter Olympic Games which will in fact be held from 6 to 22 February 2026 in Cortina. Many disciplines, such as Alpine Skiing, Curling, Bobsleigh, Skeleton and Luge, will be held in Cortina which will host athletes and spectators from all over the world. The Paralympic Winter Games will be held from 6 to 15 March 2026, with Cortina hosting competitions in Para Alpine Skiing, Wheelchair Curling, and Para Snowboarding. The main venues in Cortina will be the iconic Olympia Slope on the Tofane, the renovated Olympic Ice Stadium and the new Sliding Centre.
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The first games that had the splendid Ampezzo Dolomites as a curtain-raiser were the 7th Winter Olympics in 1956, which were also the first to be televised, thus leaving a lasting imprint on the world of winter sports. Some 70 years later Cortina is preparing to rewrite history, with improved facilities and enhanced infrastructure to ensure an optimal experience for both athletes and visitors. Road connections are also being boosted to facilitate access to and within Cortina d'Ampezzo where hotels, apartments, restaurants, shops and car parks are either getting an update or being completely rebuilt.
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One of the most fascinating aspects of Cortina is its breathtaking scenery. The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and will be the backdrop for this spectacular event, and in addition to sporting events, the town will offer a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The historic Corso Italia main street, with its elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and charm, will be the theatre for events, exhibitions and shows. Visitors will also be able to discover local traditions, savour Tyrolean and Italian cuisine, and experience the warm, traditional hospitality of the Ampezzo community.
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Winter Sports in Cortina
For decades Cortina d'Ampezzo has been synonymous with holidays in the snow. With a network of over 120 kilometres of Alpine ski slopes, 70 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, and countless snowshoeing and ski mountaineering areas, Cortina is a world of wonders just waiting to be explored. Alpine skiing is the most popular activity in Cortina during the winter season. However, many other adrenalin-fuelled and relaxing experiences can also be enjoyed, from moonlight ski touring followed by dinner in a mountain hut, to snow-kiting with scenic mountains as a backdrop, and from indoor ice skating to cross-country skiing in the Ampezzo Dolomites Natural Park as well as snowshoeing in the woods, and climbing icefalls.
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The cross-country skiing experience
Cross-country skiing is considered one of the most historical and traditional sports in the Ampezzo Valley, and with the Cross-Country Skiing Experience network of rentals, schools and hotels anyone can comfortably try this fascinating sport. Cortina’s cross-country ski trails are suitable for beginners and experts, with more than 70 kilometres of tracks in two main areas: the Fiames Nordic Centre for beginners, and the Passo Tre Croci, an FIS-approved competition track.
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Other Cortina Experiences definitely worth trying are the Family Experience, which is ideal for the whole family; the Wellness Experience, to relax at high altitude or in the hotel; the Wellbeing Experience with relaxing activities; the Food Experience which goes from the simplest and most traditional cuisine in mountain huts to gourmet restaurants; the Lifestyle Experience to experience exclusive and luxurious emotions.
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For information: https://cortina.dolomiti.org/it/inverno/
