If a lively party scene, both during après-ski and late into the night, a fashionable base village and million-dollar views are high on your travel check list, then a Cortina ski vacation is sure to impress. Cortina, unlike other Italian ski resorts, is exclusively in Italy, you won’t find Germanic influences or speakers here, making it an authentic experience. So, if you want to blend in with the Italians, there’s only one way to explore the Dolomiti Superski, a massive interconnected 460-lift system, comprised of 12 resorts and over 750 miles of trails. Wake up late, ski to one of literally hundreds of restaurants, eat a huge lunch, wash it down with some wine, then lie in the sun and take a nap until four o’clock in the afternoon when everyone heads down to the disco. But if you do want to experience the endless ski terrain, unlike the Italian visitors, Cortina truly has something for every level.
Cortina Italy is a world-famous winter resort that rivals any other in the Alps best. The village sits in a sunny amphitheater, ringed by spectacular Dolomite peaks which rise over 9,800 feet from the base area. You don’t want to miss a sunset here. Off-mountain, life centers on Cortina’s main boulevard, Corso, a car-free, shop-lined street where the late afternoon passeggiata proceeds without fail. You can browse and see the latest winter fashions, and purchase unique souvenirs from one of the many antique and craft shops. At the heart of the Corso is a central piazza, a church with towering campanile, and the interesting Regole Museum.
Cortina has a complete range of winter sports facilities since hosting the Olympic Games in 1956, and annually hosts World Cup events in mid-January. The resort also hosts bobsled races and on-snow horse shows. At night, enjoy one of Cortina's exclusive night clubs and discos. Come ski Cortina with Ski.com. Just beware of the grappa bars that serve Italy's version of tequila.
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The Cortina beginner skiing is among Europe’s best. There are many accessible “learn to ski” zones, but Socrepes ski area offers the best. Plus, they’re all located higher on the mountain, ensuring great snow conditions. Once beginners are ready to try more challenging trails there are many green and blue runs scattered, and easily accessed.
The Misurna ski area, accessed via the tram to Falloria, offers beginners an uber-long and fun green run, and the Col Gallins area also offers a great green run, perfect for cruising.
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Cortina offers intermediate skiers a huge quantity of blue runs, perfect for making quick laps and getting as much skiing in as possible. The Cortina intermediate skiing offers access some of Europe’s most epic scenery. Just picture yourself arching wide, fun turns on perfect groomers with sun and breathtaking views of the Dolomites.
Evert chairlift accesses incredible blue or red runs, but the best snow can be found in the high-alpine Tofana ski area. Lower-down Pomedes area offers several exhilarating red trails and allows for continuous skiing to Socrepes’ mountain restaurants, where you can find a lively après-ski scene.
Faloria, which is accessed via the cable car from the village, offers intermediates some quick red and blue runs and generally holds snow quite well. The bus ride to Cinque Torri offers intermediates—and beginners—some excellent choices, making it an ideal trip for families.
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While there are several don’t-miss black pistes, like the ones off of Tofana, Pomedes and Forc Staunies, experts will eventually want to explore Cortina’s incredible off-piste terrain. Ski.com recommends exploring with a trained, professional guide when venturing into uncontrolled off-piste areas. Call, or chat with, one a Mountain Vacation Specialist to learn more.
Socrepes has a 500m-long park for both beginners and intermediates, which has kickers, boxes, rails, and a wall ride. Helmets are compulsory. We’re assured that the original park at Faloria will be built again for 2012/13.
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Families looking to save a little will be especially pleased on a Cortina family ski vacation. Children ski at discounted rates in Cortina, plus there’s some ideal “learn to ski” terrain at the. Cortina’s Socrepes is one of Europe’s best and biggest “nursery slopes.” Families will also appreciate Cortina’s many high green slopes, and even more blue runs. Aspiring jibbers and freestylers in your family will be pleased to know that Cortina has a 1,600-plus-foot long terrain park with jumps, rails and boxes catered to beginners and intermediates
While the skiing is picture-perfect for families, the lodging options sway toward swanky. But there are always exceptions. If your family is looking for a no-frills, quaint and conveniently located hotel Ski.com recommends three-star Hotel Menardi. Located less than 500 yards from the chairlifts, Hotel Menardi proximity to everything takes a lot of the confusion of getting around out of a family ski vacation. The hotel offers an indoor hot tub, full-service spa, and complimentary breakfast and ski storage. You can even bring the family dog if you choose, since pets are welcome at Hotel Menardi.
To learn more about these incredible family options call, or chat with, one of Ski.com’s knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
