Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort Guide
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 140km |
| Highest Lift | 2,930m |
| Resort Height | 1,220m |
| Nearest Airports | Treviso and Bolzano |
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Cortina d'Ampezzo
The ski area of Cortina d'Ampezzo is in the Italian Dolomites at an altitude of 1,220m, with 140km of marked runs.
Summary
Cortina d'Ampezzo is part of the Dolomiti Superski area with access to 1,420km of downhill skiing, with 668 marked pistes, served by a total of 488 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo itself (140km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Dolomiti Superski ski resorts of Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm, Alta Badia, Alta Pusteria, Arabba, Bruneck-Kronplatz, Civetta, Marmolada, Obereggen, Predazzo, San Martino di Castrozza, San Vito di Cadore, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa, Val di Fiemme and Valle Isarco. Cortina d'Ampezzo is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Santa Cristina (Val Gardena).
With ski lifts as high as 2,930m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Cortina d'Ampezzo offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Cortina d'Ampezzo is 9km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 20 December.
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Ski Area Stats
Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | 10km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 19 | 45km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 42 | 55km |
| Downhill Total Length | 140km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 82km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 37 | |
Dolomiti Superski Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 274 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 306 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 16 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 1,420km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 488 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,930m |
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| Resort Altitude (Cortina d'Ampezzo) | 1,220m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,050m |
| Max Vertical | 1,880m |
Ski Slope Aspects
E, W
Cortina d'Ampezzo has ski slopes facing east and west.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Cortina d'Ampezzo
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Schools and Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Cortina d'Ampezzo?
This ski resort is in the Italian Dolomites in Province of Belluno, Veneto.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cortina d'Ampezzo is Treviso, 110 minutes drive away.
Bolzano, Venice, Innsbruck Airport, Trieste and Klagenfurt airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 37 ski lifts are able to uplift 60,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 75km of ski runs, with 30 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Cortina d'Ampezzo open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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