Cortina d'Ampezzo in summer

Cortina d'Ampezzo is nestled in a circular basin: an amphitheater from which to admire the mountains that surround it. It is the Queen of the Dolomites for its landscape, tourism and image heritage. Olympic city and privileged place of the sweet life, it has been a showcase of exclusivity and style for over a century. Cortina is the ideal destination for an active holiday full of adventure.

Sport and movement, in a large natural gym: over 400 kilometers of paths, all signposted, for hiking, trekking and Nordic walking.

Sport and the mountains of Cortina

Here they are The Tofane the most majestic massif that surrounds the Ampezzo basin, extend on the western side of the valley with three main peaks that exceed 3000m. Cima Tofana can be easily reached by taking the “freccia nel cielo” cableway which starts near the Olympic stadium.
Along the Tofane you can find paths of various lengths and difficulties ideal for hikers, from low altitude walks to more complex paths such as the Giro del Col Rosà, a circular itinerary with the possibility of visiting the waterfalls or "Gola di Fanes" in Fanes or to the natural cave of Tofana di Rozes up to the via ferratas. Among these Punta Anna which leads to the top of Tofana di Mezzo and the Lipella via ferrata which allows you to reach the top of Tofana di Rozes, a labyrinth of fantastic walls opens up here for climbing lovers.

From the center of Cortina, with a splendid view over the Ampezzo valley, you can take the cable car up to the Mount Faloria, from where even an inexperienced hiker can descend towards the valley among the scents and colors of the mountain. Lovers of bare rock will find the “Crepo Longo” gym with 30 routes and the spectacular Sci Club 18 via ferrata. The excursion to the Sorapis lake, where the rocks fall vertically into the emerald waters.
Il Cristallo, with its 3221 meters, it is one of the most majestic mountains of the Dolomites. It closes the Ampezzo valley to the north and offers routes ranging from simple walks to challenging via ferratas such as Ivan Dibona , Marino Bianchi.
With the ski lifts it is possible to reach the Forcella Staunies at an altitude of 2932m. The Mietres area is characterized by large meadows and woods and is ideal for relaxing walks in the midst of unspoiled nature.

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Il Lagazuoi-5 Towers offers mountain bike trails and hiking trails of historical interest, climbing walls, challenging itineraries with large crossings at high altitude between lunar landscapes and peaks that at sunset are tinged with the characteristic color of the enrosadira.
On these mountains there is the Museum of the Great War with paths that retrace the trenches, walkways, posts and tunnels of the First World War.

With 108 marked climbing routes, the Cinque Torri are the most important rock climbing gym in the area . The summit of Nuvolao is a highly scenic spot, the destination of an easy hike. At the foot of the jagged ridge of Croda da Lago lies Lake Federa , which reflects the image of Becco di Mezzodì, Cortina's midday clock.

Those who suffer the magical charm of rocky walls, gullies, ridges and towers but do not have the technical skills
enough to tackle a climb, you can test yourself in one of the 29 life ferrate. Just a little hiking experience, no dizziness and specific equipment are enough to satisfy your desire for verticality. In its vertical dimension, it is intoxicating, among pinnacles, spiers and towers that rise from the green mountain pastures. The Ampezzo Dolomites, with 6 peaks that exceed 3000m: a paradise for lovers of vertical sports.

Mountain Bike and Downhill

During the summer season, the Queen of the Dolomites saddles up and transforms into a Bike Resort . Guaranteed fun for families, beginners, and amateurs, but especially for enthusiasts and competitive riders. 700 km of marked trails , numbered and marked routes, maps, altimetry, and detailed descriptions, roadbooks, and GPS devices can be downloaded from the website. Plus, there are Bike hotels with specialized services, Bike huts, instructors and guides, bike rentals, sports shops with a wide selection for every sporting technique, and a single BIKE PASS for all ski lifts.

The Cortina Bike Park is the first official downhill park in the entire province of Belluno. It features four trails totaling 7.680 meters , all set within the splendid natural setting of Col Drusciè, along the slopes of the Tofane . An ideal place for die-hard downhill riders, it offers three trails of varying lengths and difficulty levels, equipped with jump ramps and technical sections through the woods. They range from a black course reserved for more experienced riders to a red course where enthusiasts can have fun developing their skills. The first trail is 2.800 meters long with an average gradient of 21% and a maximum of 70%. The second trail is the same length with a slightly higher average gradient (26%) and a maximum of 61%. The third trail is 980 meters long with an average gradient of 21% and a maximum gradient of 63%.

Golf in Cortina

Cortina Golf is located near the historic driving range of the Hotel Miramonti Majestic, where, since the 1930s, golfers from around the world have practiced on the tees at the foot of Mount Faloria. The nine-hole course, designed by Peter Harradine and Silvio Bernardi, is completely immersed in greenery. Along the way, you can admire the peaks that frame Cortina. In fact, each hole here is named after the mountain you see when you look up . Playing on the new Ampezzo course means not only being able to test yourself on a technically challenging course, but also enjoying a unique panorama and a landscape that carefully preserves all the characteristics of the Dolomite Alpine meadows.