Imposing and breathtaking
The Dolomites seem shaped by a masterful architectural design, composed of towers and pinnacles, ancient and fragile layers of pale rock rising toward the sky.
Numerous peaks, soaring above 3,000 meters, are visible from the center of Cortina. Anyone can admire their ever-changing colors, shifting with every hour of the day. Formed from ancient tropical seas, these mountains still hold traces of marine life and evidence dating back to the age of the dinosaurs.
Their delicate beauty, their hidden secrets, and their sensitivity to light have inspired myths and legends, shaping the history of the peoples who have lived for centuries in the shadow of these majestic peaks.
The Dolomites in Cortina are a source of daily wonder. Set among the Alps like the rarest gem in a crown, they alone are a reason for millions of travelers from around the world to visit.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, they have long captivated travelers, visitors, poets, artists, and all those drawn to beauty and the sublime.
Still wild yet surprisingly gentle, the Dolomites of Cortina have been described by renowned writers and immortalized in countless works of art — including iconic films that have shaped the history of cinema.
Enrosadira is the natural phenomenon in which the Dolomites — composed of pale, light-colored rock — appear to glow in shades of orange and red, gradually fading into tones of purple, lilac, and blue, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Enrosadira is also the moment when people, lifting their gaze from everyday life, instinctively pause — and rediscover a sense of wonder in the face of such extraordinary natural beauty.
Almost as if aware of the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, Enrosadira offers two opportunities for awe every single day, both in daylight. All year round. Precious moments capable of pausing even time itself.
The night sky offers an equally breathtaking spectacle, especially in Cortina, where stars and constellations remain clearly visible thanks to low light pollution and the crystal-clear air of serene mountain nights.
A beautiful legend is also connected to Enrosadira — and we invite you to discover it here.
In 2009, the Dolomites were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This international recognition was awarded both for their extraordinary scenic beauty and for their unique geological and geomorphological features.
Formed from ancient coral reefs that emerged from prehistoric seas, the Dolomites create a landscape that seems shaped by the imagination of an artist.
Peaks and valleys alternate in remarkable harmony, spreading across nine distinct mountain systems rather than forming a single continuous chain. The Dolomites surrounding Cortina d’Ampezzo are part of this vast UNESCO Dolomites area, which extends over more than 53,000 hectares of pure natural wonder.
Their jagged, almost architectural profiles blend with delicate clouds rising gently from grassy slopes, while the mountains change color throughout the day, revealing ever-shifting shades from sunrise to sunset.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
Curiosities About the Dolomites of Cortina d’Ampezzo
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