Location: Cortina d'Ampezzo
Top Things to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Veneto
High in the Dolomites, Cortina d'Ampezzo boasts 140 ski runs and over 50 miles of cross-country pistes. Beloved for decades by society types for its après-ski scene, Cortina lies at the center of the Valle d'Ampezzo and has been featured in a number of films, including "Cliffhanger" and "For Your Eyes Only".
Restaurants in Cortina d'Ampezzo
1. Rifugio Lagazuoi
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5.0 based on 299 reviews
Mount Lagazuoi is located halfway between Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia. Departing from the Falzarego Pass, the top of Mount Lagazuoi can be reached in 3 minutes with a modern cable car. In summer Mount Lagazuoi offers scenic hiking and rock climbing areas and an extensive Open Air Museum with itineraries through trenches and tunnels from World War I. In winter it boasts spectacular ski runs such as the Armentarola piste, considered one of the most spectacular slopes in the Alps. Being part of Dolomiti Superski ski carousel, Mount Lagazuoi is connected to the slopes of the adjacent ski areas. Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti is a brand new location for exhibitions and meetings next to the top station of the cable car and has been designed to highlight every form of art and culture. The Lagazuoi Refuge is the highest and the largest mountain hut in Cortina d'Ampezzo and boasts the most panoramic terrace in the Dolomites and a Finnish outdoor sauna.
Reviewed By 171malcolmf
We just visited, using the mountain gondola for access. The views from the top are glorious in all directions. Everyone knows this, so the earlier you go the better -- it can get really crowded up here, so you have to adapt. The refuge has a spacious terrace and you can get good quality standard fare. More importantly from my point of view (since hot coffee and chocolate and snacks are all pretty much standard) you can walk along a 'Peace Path' that is easy and lovely, to the nearby Laguzuoi summit. It is a striking and fitting memorial to all those who fought and died along this World War 1 frontier. About 500 meters of easy walking in total. If you get there early and there is not a massive line at the bottom and crowds at the top, this is a must-do in this region in my opinion, and I know the Dolomites fairly well.
2. Centro Boarderline
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
Centro Boarderline is a shop, a ski and snowboard rental and a snowboard school.Located in the centre of Cortina and near the Faloria cable, it offers its customers all they need for their holiday on the snow.Boarderline offers brands and products widely tested on the snow. Jakets and pants, made with waterproof and breathable materials, guarantee that you stay warm and dry. Moreover, Boarderline has all the latest equipment for you to play with.Finally Boarderline is the only specialized school for snowboard in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Reviewed By GregDCUS
My daughter and I spent three great days in Cortina skiing recently. Having booked equipment from abroad more than several times, I wasn't sure what type of place we'd walk into (staff, lines, service, etc.)- in summary, we couldn't have been more pleased! First, we totally lucked out that our hotel (Hotel Ambra Cortina) was a 30-second walk from Boarderline, a cool little shop in a great location, only a 5-minute walk to the Faloria cable car. Second and most importantly, Paolo and his staff were so accommodating, efficient and pleasant. We showed up the evening before skiing the following day, everything was already prepped and ready and it literally took us 5 minutes for both of us to get geared up. Additionally, given the busy season, Paolo gave us the scoop about what ski areas to avoid because of lines and gave us great recommendations re: the best places to ski in and around Cortina! I'd HIGHLY recommend Paolo/Boarderline and his team- a great shop, cool people and some nice gear for sale as well:) Greg/Washington, DC
3. Molo Pub
4. Cinque Torri
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5.0 based on 411 reviews
Reviewed By Vianden1987 - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Drive up the mountain pass and take a chair lift which brings you directly on top of this plateau and enjoy that beautiful panorama view which differs completely in every direction! The WWI open air museum right underneath the Cinque Torri spikes is an absolute must-do and will take you about an hour. Don't forget to have a drink on the mountain shelter's terrace and enjoy the view!
5. Val Travenanzes
6. Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti d’Ampezzo
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
7. Giro del Nuvolau
8. el becalen
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
9. Museo all'Aperto delle 5 Torri
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4.5 based on 333 reviews
10. Cascate di Fanes
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By gadrian19 - Bucharest, Romania
We did the waterfalls tour on the via ferrata/canyon route as a day break between more challenging via ferratas. It is officially graded as a 1A via ferrata but it can be done by anyone. The stretches with cables are very short, there were also a lot of children.
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