Cortina D’Ampezzo ski holidays and hotels

Beginners skiing and snowboarding in Cortina

Cortina is a great resort to visit for those of you who are learning to ski or snowboard. A large selection of the slopes are easy and the Socrepes area of the mountain has wonderful nursery slopes and is one of the best beginner's areas in the Dolomites with some great progression slopes.

Intermediates skiing and snowboarding in Cortina

Intermediates will find a good selection of blue and red runs available, with the majority of them threading through the amazing alpine scenery. The runs at Tofana are short but great for cruising. You will want to ski a few runs a couple of times as this area normally has the best snow.

Advanced skiing and snowboarding in Cortina

Advanced skiers will enjoy the Lagazuoi Cinque Torri area where you will find a large selection of red runs and some challenging blacks with great north-facing snow. Another great area to head for is the 'hidden valley' red run from the Passo Falzarego cable-car, and of course you have to try the famous Sella Ronda.

Off piste and snow parks in Cortina

Cortina offers some fantastic off piste skiing with a wide variety of slopes and itineraries to choose from. In Faloria, the Val Orita is a lovely wide valley with 1,200m of vertical, while Sci 18 is one of the region's most famous itineraries.

If you're hoping to practice some tricks and visit a snow park you're in luck - there is a terrain park at Faloria with kickers, rails and a half-pipe open to both skiers and boarders.

Cross-country skiing in Cortina

Enjoy 78km of trails throughout the area. One of the tracks is 30km long and follows an old railway from Fiames to Cortina.

Season dates

• Low Season
  • 29 Nov 25 - 20 Dec 25
  • 11 Jan 26 - 31 Jan 26
  • 22 Mar 26 - end of season
• High Season
  • 21 Dec 25 - 10 Jan 26
  • 01 Feb 26 - 21 Mar 26

Ages

• Child - born 2008 - 2017
• Adult - born 2009 - 1960
• Senior - born before 1960

Lift pass information

• Featuring a linked ski area of 1,200km on one lift pass, the Dolomiti Superski Pass is worth every penny
• Walker's pass available & purchased locally
• Children born after 01/01/2018 can collect a free ski pass in resort. Proof of age will be required

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ages

• Child - 3-5 years
• Youth 6-12 years
• Adult 13+ years

Equipment information

• Free helmet hire for children 3 - 5 years

Levels of equipment 

• Blue skis are ideal for beginners to early intermediates – softer and easier to turn.
• Red skis suit confident intermediates – more rigid for better stability and control, usually new or one season old.
• Black skis are ideal for strong intermediates and advanced skiers wanting high-performance equipment.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition will not be available for Winter 2025/26. Guests looking to book lessons can contact the ski school, Scuola Sci Cortina directly. 

If you're skiing or snowboarding in Italy, it's a legal requirement to have third-party liability insurance. This protects you in case you accidentally bump into someone on the slopes, and local authorities do carry out spot checks to ensure you're covered.

Wearing a helmet is also now compulsory for all skiers and snowboarders in Italy. If you're not wearing one, you could face a fine or even have your lift pass taken away – so it’s best to stay safe and protected on the mountain.