Overview
Cortina d'Ampezzo is the most famous, fashionable and expensive Italian ski resort, nicknamed 'la Regina delle Dolomiti' — the Queen of the Dolomites. It lies in the Conca d'Ampezzo glacial trough in the high Boite Valley and attracts everyone from jet-setters to families, both in winter and summer.
Festivals · History · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Food
Local cuisine is Tyrolean-influenced; try chenedi and casunziei.
Health
Hospital and several pharmacies are available in town.
Money
Cortina is the most expensive Italian ski resort; budget accordingly.
Transport
Best to bring a car; buses connect the station to town (€3).
Weather
Rainiest June-July, driest February; cold in late December.