The 9 best things to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo in winter

Cortina è one of the mostà renowned ski resorts in the entire Dolomites, in part thanks to the Olympia slope in the Tofane Mountains where the world championships are held every year.

The Ski Area of Valle d'Ampezzo includes a total of 3 ski areas: Tofane - Faloria, Cristallo - Lagazuoi and 5 Torri with about 120 kilometers of slopes for every level of experience that can be reached thanks to 38 lifts.

The price of the ski pass starts at 67€ per person, but è also accessible with Dolomiti Superski.

We will start from Lake Antorno, where we will take a test ride, and then we will reach the Three Peaks of Lavaredo by snowmobile.

Once at the top you will take a 10-minute break at the Auronzo hut and finally return to the valley.

To make the experience complete, è you can book a lunch at the end of the experience at a local lodge.

The price of the activity starts from 80€ per person.

Meeting è from Misurina from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Once your turn arrives, a guide will lead you through to the Auronzo Refuge at over 2300 meters.

Once at the top you can enjoy yourself by sledding downhill. Those who prefer can also return to Misurina by motorbike or on foot.

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There'è also the possibility of completing the activity with a lunch at the hut (on weekends and during the high season only if you show up by 10)

The price of the experience starts from 40€ per person.

In case the activity is sold out, you could do Sledding or carriage ride in Val di Zoldo, which could be a viable alternative.

With this hike, accompanied by a mountain guide, you will walk along the picturesque trail to Forcella Giau.

During the journey, you will be able to admire the spectacular Mondeval plateau, framed by iconic mountains such as Pelmo, Lastoni de Formin and Becco di Mezzodì.

The experience can be enjoyed as a group (from 99€ per person), with confirmation upon reaching 4 participants, or è the possibility of booking a private guide(from 45€ per person) is available.

Alternatively, è you can opt for an adventure with initial transport by snowmobile, starting the hike from a higher altitude.

The historic center of Cortina runs along the main street, Corso Italia, bustling with local stores and activities. We also recommend you visit the Ethnographic Museum of the Regole d'Ampezzo and the Paleontological Museum "Rinaldo Zardini".

Both museums are always open, with an entrance fee starting from 7€ per person. However, we recommend you choose the museum package, which offers access to both for 12€ per person .

To end the day with a spectacular view, you can take the cable car up to the Rifugio Faloria, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy typical local dishes, or an aperitif at high altitude.

For lovers of animal experiences, we suggest an sleddog in Piana di Fiames.

The'activity lasts about 1 hour, including a lesson in initial to familiarize with the sled and dogs.

To carry out the activity; è reservations are required and excursions are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The price for the experience starts from 100€ per person (including insurance).

The Lagazuoi Refuge offers the opportunityà to enjoy a finalndese sauna for 45 minutes at over 2700 meters.

The sauna canò hold up to a maximum of 8 people. È can be used (with prior notice within a day)from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for those who do not stay overnight, while è diponve; also available in the evening for those who spend the night at the lodge.

The price of admission starts from 25€ per person.

In Val di Zoldo, an hour from the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, you will have the opportunity to dine in a mountain lodge.

Among the various dishes in the kitchen you can find goulash with potatoes, risotto with mushrooms, baccalà mantecato or paccheri with seafood with caper powder and bottarga.

The price of the experience starts from 55€ per person and it is possible to reserve meat menù or the seafood menu. 

Located just a few minutes' walk from downtown Cortina, è you can skate at the Olympic Ice Stadium.

The facility offers skating lessons and also hosts competitive activities such as figure skating, curling and hockey.

The price to skate starts from 6€ per person for those with their own skates and 10€ with skate rental.