The best skiing in Italy
Ask virtually any serious Italian skier where the best place to ski in Italy is and they won’t blink before recommending Cortina D’Ampezzo. With jaw-dropping views and 12 ski areas, there are 750 miles of downhill runs, 73 miles of cross-country ski runs, a snowboarding park and an Olympic Bobsled. And the town itself, surrounded on all sides by the gorgeous Dolomite mountains (photo, above), is fabulous for apres-ski and people-watching. I don’t even know what more to say.
For rates & information on all 12 ski areas, ski rental, ski school, weather conditions, webcams and more, here’s a useful website.
Summertime: the rock faces in the photo above are known for mountain climbing, and there is also plenty of hiking in the area, as well as other great things nearby to see and do.
Photo of the 3 Cime di Lavaredo by Gianni Basaglia
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5 Comments
Elizabeth
December 15, 2009Hi Madeline,
I am just back from the “Immaculata” in Corvara. You are right – the dolomites are the best, no question on that. Would love to talk to you about your repatriation experiences. [email protected]
Madeline
December 15, 2009Elizabeth, I’m so jealous!! I’ll contact you… thanks.
Lucia
December 19, 2009perfect timing…we were just talking about exploring options for skiing in Italy. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Madeline
December 19, 2009Lucia, good to hear! I like Cervinia too, but the Dolomites really take the cake …
Jelena
July 9, 2014Hi, I agree with you that Cortina is really special resort. Due to my opinion, it is one of the best in Italy. Of course, each of resorts has its own advantages. The Italian Alps are just as beautiful as the rest of the range and the less well-known Dolomites are equally stunning with steeper and craggier peaks dominating the skyline!