Cortina's Best Activities
A true paradise for winter sports enthusiasts, Cortina offers skiers some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery.
HELISKI
As the majority of the territory of Cortina and of all the Dolomites is bordering the Natural Parks of the Dolomites, practicing heli-skiing is very limited. It is possible to have spectacular runs on glaciers, valleys and immaculate slopes, surrounded by the most beautiful mountains in the world, only in a few very remote areas, close to the vertical faces of the Dolomites, that are practically unreachable and require the use of a helicopter.Heli-skiing in Cortina offers a day trip that will remain etched in your memory both from the environmental aspect and the excitement of flying by helicopter, brushing the sharp ridges of the mountains; and from the skiing perspective it will provide diverse and spectacular runs.
ICE CLIMBING
The sleeping water! This is how the most imaginative Italian ice climber romantically described the icefalls, meaning that in winter the water rests and becomes similar in shape to the rocks, offering icy handholds to climbers. Thanks to the modern ice climbing equipment and the technical training provided by our Mountain Guides, you will discover this incredible discipline, challenging but immensely gratifying, in an almost surreal environment. Thanks to the modern ice climbing equipment and the technical training provided by our Mountain Guides, you will discover this incredible discipline, challenging but immensely gratifying, in an almost surreal environment.
ICE SKATING AND CURLING
The Queen of the Dolomites and curling has been a winning combination for more than a hundred years. The sport was practiced in Cortina already at the beginning of the previous century and grew in popularity on the icy tracks of the prestigious Cristallo and Miramonti hotels, frequented by international celebrities like Alberto Sordi and Brigitte Bardot. Every year, during the month of June, the Queen of the Dolomites hosts the ‘Trofeo Città di Cortina’ a popular tournament that attracts teams from all over the world. In 2006 the athletes from Ampezzo participated in the 20th Winter Olympics.
FAT BIKE
The latest activity on the snow in Cortina is taking off fast in popularity. Bikes with oversized tyres for riding on snow allow bike enthusiasts to continue their sport also in winter. The bikes can be rented in most of the bike rentals in Cortina and there are several itineraries and forest roads suitable for fat bikes. Fat bikers can also use the ski lifts to get access to tracks at altitude.