Cortina d'Ampezzo

They call her the queen of the Dolomites, and the UNESCO peaks of the Tofane and Cinque Torri explain why. Cortina co-hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics, but its real currency is the long, sunlit lunch on a mountain terrace.

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Altitude

1224 - 3243 m

Vertical drop

2019 m

Pistes

120 km

Lifts

Snow score

86/100

Season

Dec 7 → Apr 14

Cortina d'Ampezzo is a ski resort in Italy, in the Italian Alps. The village sits at 1224 m and the lifts top out at 3243 m, with 120 km of pistes and 34 lifts. Its BestSnowHotels snow score is 86/100, and the season usually runs Dec 7 → Apr 14.

How we score and classify resorts

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Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here

AlpineSnowboard

40 marked runs

Blue

Red

Black

Average snow by month

135cm

Dec

195cm

Jan

245cm

Feb

235cm

Mar

145cm

Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Japan, the United States, Morocco, Algeria, Lesotho, South Africa, Egypt, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Chile; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo, A Radisson Collection Hotel

4.6536 reviews

€175

★ Top pick

Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Excellent · 536 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 536 reviews). It sits about 400 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 400 m to the slopesMid-range

From

€175/ night

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4.2980 reviews

€140

Hotel Villa Argentina Cortina d'Ampezzo

Great · 980 reviews

Why we like it

A long-standing favourite in Cortina d'Ampezzo, trusted by thousands of guests before you.

≈ 2.2 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€140/ night

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4.6484 reviews

€165

Rosapetra SPA Resort

Excellent · 484 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 2.3 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€165/ night

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4.6453 reviews

€160

Hotel Dolomiti Lodge Alvera'

Excellent · 453 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 1.9 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€160/ night

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4.4423 reviews

€150

Faloria Mountain Spa Resort

Very good · 423 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 2.5 km to the slopesMid-range

From

€150/ night

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4.5326 reviews

€180

Des Alpes

Very good · 326 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

≈ 2.1 km to the slopesUpper-scale

From

€180/ night

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4.6225 reviews

€195

HOTEL de LËN

Excellent · 225 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Cortina d'Ampezzo, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 300 m to the slopesUpper-scale

From

€195/ night

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4.4289 reviews

€145

Hotel Mirage Cortina

Very good · 289 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 2.2 km to the slopesMid-range

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€145/ night

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Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Cortina d’Ampezzo

4.6196 reviews

€195

Radisson Residences Savoia Palace Cortina d’Ampezzo

Excellent · 196 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

≈ 450 m to the slopesUpper-scale

From

€195/ night

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4.9138 reviews

€180

Hotel Tofana Cortina

Excellent · 138 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

≈ 2.1 km to the slopesUpper-scale

From

€180/ night

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4.4206 reviews

€155

Sport Hotel Cortina

Very good · 206 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Cortina d'Ampezzo, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 850 m to the slopesMid-range

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€155/ night

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Ski-in/ski-out

The town centre lies on the valley floor, and the lifts are reached by free shuttle. True ski-in/ski-out is limited to a handful of mountain refuges and lodges.

Get to know the resort

Cortina is as much a fashionable Italian town as a ski resort, with a pedestrian Corso made for window-shopping and aperitivo. The skiing is scattered across separate areas and best for cruising and scenery rather than mileage, but the Dolomite backdrop is simply unmatched.

Good to know

The terrain is well balanced: 0 green, 24 blue, 14 red and 2 black runs, which suits a mixed group skiing together at different levels.
The base sits at 1224 m and the top reaches 3243 m, a profile that holds snow well across a normal winter (score 86/100).
At 120 km of piste on 34 lifts, it is a substantial mountain that earns a multi-day stay.
The lifts typically turn for about 18 weeks a season, planning around late January to late February tends to land the most reliable cover.

Hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

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Plan your trip

Lift passes

Buy your pass and check opening dates on the resort's official website.

Ski rental shops

Rental shops in and around the resort, on the map.

Keep exploring from here

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cortina d'Ampezzo good for beginners?+

Cortina d'Ampezzo offers 120 km of pistes across 34 lifts, from 1224 m to 3243 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Cortina d'Ampezzo?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 14, with a snow score of 86/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

The town centre lies on the valley floor, and the lifts are reached by free shuttle. True ski-in/ski-out is limited to a handful of mountain refuges and lodges.

How big is the Cortina d'Ampezzo ski area?+

Cortina d'Ampezzo has 120 km of marked pistes served by 34 lifts, between 1224 m and 3243 m of altitude.

Is Cortina d'Ampezzo more for beginners or experts?+

Cortina d'Ampezzo counts about 40 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.