Where is Cortina d'Ampezzo located?

Panoramic view of Cortina d'Ampezzo with traditional houses and striking Dolomite mountain range

The renowned winter and mountain sports resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo is located in the Italian province of Belluno in Veneto at an altitude of 1,211 meters. The municipality covers an area of 254.51 km² and has over 5,600 inhabitants. The Italian municipality hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956 and the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1932, 1941 and 2021. In 2026, Cortina is set to host the 2026 Winter Olympics together with Milan. Cortina d'Ampezzo is part of the Dolomiti Superski network together with eleven other Italian winter sports resorts. The town is clearly dominated by tourism. If you would like to get an impression of Cortina d'Ampezzo now, why not use our live webcam on the Ra Valles panorama platform in Cortina and enjoy the view of the beautiful Dolomites in Italy.

What's going on in Cortina d'Ampezzo in winter?

Three skiers carve across the piste in front of the snow-covered peaks of the Dolomites

For over a century, Cortina d'Ampezzo has been a symbol of exclusivity and fashion and an international showcase for the "Italian way of life". From the 1950s to the 1970s, many famous personalities such as Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Clark Gable spent their vacations here. Cortina d'Ampezzo, which became famous as an Olympic resort, is part of the largest ski carousel in the world, the Dolomiti Superski, with the Tofana Cortina ski area. Pure skiing bliss awaits winter sports enthusiasts on 120 km of pistes in Cortina. Thanks to the "Dolomiti Superski" network, you can explore 12 ski areas on a total of 1,200 km of groomed slopes without having to take off your skis. On a total of 1,300 kilometers of cross-country trails in the Dolomiti Nordic Ski network, the largest cross-country carousel in Europe, cross-country skiers will find wonderful tours in the middle of the Dolomites on perfectly groomed trails in twelve areas. Discover this unique ski area in the Dolomites with the webcams and find out about the snow conditions and the open lifts and pistes in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

What can you do in Cortina d'Ampezzo in summer?

Three cyclists on a bridge near Cortina d'Ampezzo with a view of the forested mountains of the Dolomites

The hiking trails in Cortina d'Ampezzo stretch for many kilometers, allowing you to spend wonderful days in the midst of untouched nature. There are also countless mountain huts where you can rest and feast on typical regional delicacies. Of course, there are also plenty of paths and trails for cycling enthusiasts to explore. There are nine bike hotels with specific services and seven biker huts along a total of 700 km of signposted cycle routes and trails. 16 sports stores offer a huge selection of rental bikes. And with the practical bike pass, you have access to nine mountain railroads.
Six peaks over 3,000 meters high, 850 sport climbing routes, 1,000 classic and modern climbing routes and more than 15,000 meters of via ferrata make the many rock faces around Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Ampezzo Dolomites a pure climbing paradise. With the help of trained mountain guides, you can gain your first experience and learn climbing techniques.
Cortina d'Ampezzo offers a wide range of hotels of all categories for your vacation. Whether you want to be pampered in an all-inclusive 5-star resort or prefer a family atmosphere in a vacation apartment. At the four campsites Rocchetta, International Olympia, Dolomiti and Cortina, you will find well-equipped facilities and every comfort to spend a few wonderful days in the Dolomites. But Cortina is also a paradise for gourmets and night owls with its bars, cafés and countless mountain restaurants. There is something for every budget and regional specialties, such as the 'Casunziéi', invite you to try them.

The weather in Cortina d'Ampezzo

The climate in Cortina is continental. It is warm in summer, with July being the warmest month, and cold in winter, with January being the coldest month. The average annual temperature is 7 °C. Cortina is worth a visit all year round. In winter, the ski Eldorado invites you to enjoy the ultimate skiing fun on its snow-covered slopes and in summer, the mountain peaks and passes entice you to go hiking, climbing or biking. Are you planning a vacation in Cortina? Then take a look at our live webcams in Cortina d'Ampezzo and check the current weather. The weather forecast provides a forecast for the coming days so that nothing stands in the way of a perfect vacation in the Dolomites.