Year-Round Activities
Enjoy sports and outdoor activities in every season. The best way to explore the wonders of the Dolomites.
In Cortina d’Ampezzo, sport is part of the destination’s identity. Surrounded by the spectacular Dolomites, Cortina offers an incredible variety of sports and outdoor activities to enjoy in every season, set among extraordinary landscapes and supported by high-quality infrastructure.
In winter, Cortina is one of the most renowned Alpine destinations for snow sports. It is no coincidence that the town is a symbol of winter sports and a host location for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, an event that further confirms its central role on the international sports stage. Alongside alpine skiing, you can also enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice skating and fun sledding experiences.
With the arrival of the warmer season, outdoor enthusiasts can explore panoramic trails, tackle exciting via ferrata routes, ride scenic bike itineraries or discover rock climbing.
Cortina offers activities suitable for every level and every age. Discover our proposals dedicated to the many outdoor activities in Cortina d’Ampezzo and start planning your experience in the most beautiful mountains in the world.
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Hiking in Cortina d’Ampezzo offers routes winding through majestic mountains and lush valleys. Well-marked and carefully maintained trails suit both beginners and experienced hikers, offering a wide range of options to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area in complete safety.
Walking through the Ampezzo Valley, you’ll have the chance to explore some of its most iconic and impressive peaks, such as the Tofane and Mount Cristallo, or cross the Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites. Every route rewards you with breathtaking panoramic views and the feeling of being in harmony with the wild beauty of nature.
Getting around on your bicycle is one of the most beautiful ways to explore the surroundings of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The extensive network of bike trails offers routes for all levels, from beginners to experts, for electric bike, MTB or e-bike. Passing through lush forests, sparkling rivers and breathtaking views, bike enthusiasts can enjoy a true immersive experience in nature.
Adventurous cyclists can brave the mountain bike trails that traverse the valleys and ridges of the Dolomites.
Bicycle tours in Cortina are also a unique opportunity to discover picturesque villages, unspoiled places and local traditions, enriching the sporting experience with the local culture.
Cortina is famed for its world-renowned ski slopes. Ski and snowboard enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of slopes to suit every skill level. In addition, Cortina’s 120 km of slopes are connected to the Dolomiti Superski area, making a total of 500 km of slopes in the Dolomites.
Skiing in Cortina is an experience that combines adrenaline and enchanting winter landscapes. Cortina d’Ampezzo’s ski resorts offer not only the chance to glide down wonderful slopes and immerse yourself in stunning alpine scenery, but also to savor the taste of the Dolomites in the area’s many mountain huts and restaurants.
Ice climbing in Cortina d’Ampezzo is a unique experience that mixes adrenaline, challenge and natural beauty.
Climbing towering ice walls in the Dolomites is an unparalleled adventure: the frozen waterfalls offer a variety of routes, from technical to more challenging climbing, where concentration and precision are essential.
Keyword: determination!your ice axes and secure your crampons on the crystal-clear ice. The feeling of conquering vertical meters of ice is truly incomparable.
Cortina d’Ampezzo thus confirms itself not only as a winter sports destination, but also as a favorite place for ice climbing enthusiasts.
For those who love to ski and likewise love adventure, hard work, and the satisfaction of reaching the summit under their own power: ski touring is the sport they will no longer be able to do without!
Attach the climbing skins to your skis and begin the ascent through snow-covered forests and untouched slopes, surrounded by panoramic views. Once you reach the summit, the breathtaking scenery and the satisfaction of getting there on your own will reward every effort.
Discover ski touring in Cortina d’Ampezzo: an exceptional adventure in the Dolomites.
For those seeking a more vertical experience, Cortina offers some of the most spectacular rock faces for climbing. Indeed, the Dolomites, a World Heritage Site, are a climbing enthusiast’s paradise.
Climbing paths in Cortina vary from those suitable for beginners to more challenging routes for experienced climbers. Tackling the rock faces of the Dolomites offers a unique opportunity to connect with the majesty of nature in a compelling vertical setting. In addition, the satisfaction of reaching the top of the mountain under one’s own power is priceless.
Choose Cortina for a sports experience beyond the ordinary. Explore the natural wonders that only this corner of the Dolomites can offer.
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