The “Pearl of the Dolomites”, that is how this wonderful city is called, located in the heart of the Dolomites mountains, within a wide valley surrounded by high mountains being the setting.
The charming landscape and the many sports activities offered by the place make Cortina a tourist destination of excellence for those who love the mountain.
Inserted in the great circuit called “Dolomiti Supersky”, consisting of 1200 km of ski runs linking 12 valley, Cortina offers a wide choice of ski routes, including the “Skitour Olympia”, that retraces the trails of the Olympics held in 1956, the tour of the “Grande Guerra” (Great War), through the places of memory of the First World War, and the tour of the “Cinque Passi” (Five Steps), which, with its 26 km of trails, is the longest one in the entire Dolomites area.
There are countless opportunities for doing sports: horse riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, rafting, kayaking and canoeing. A trip along the many trails of the Natural Park of the d'Ampezzo Dolomites, studded with many well-equipped mountain huts where hikers can refresh themselves, is a must. The comfort, the atmosphere of the clubs in the city centre, the elegance and the quality of the shops, the restaurants and the hotels complete Cortina's tourist offer, making this city one of the most exclusive places in Italy. Along the main street tourists can find many exclusive boutiques where to buy the best of the Italian fashion offer, local crafts, art, jewelry and antiques.