Skiing in Cortina, Italy

Photo by Paola Dandrea

Cortina is situated at the top of the Valle del Boite in the Dolomites, and is positioned between Cadore (to the south) and the Val Pusteria (to north), Val d' Ansiei (to east) and Agordo (to the west). It is encircled 360° by the Dolomites. Among the more famous mountains are Tofane to the west, Pomagagnon to the north, Cristallo to the northeast, Faloria and Sorapiss to the east, and Becco di Mezzodì, Croda da Lago and Cinque Torri to south. The city centre is located at an altitude of 1,224 m (4,015.75 ft), although the highest summit is that of the Tofana di Mezzo, which towers at 3,244 m (10,643.04 ft). There is a significant water presence in the territory, in the form of torrents, streams and little lakes (Ghedina, Pianozes, d'Ajal...), which fill particularly during the summer snow-melt season. Fauna include marmots, roe deers, chamoises and hares.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, one of the world’s oldest and most stylish ski resorts, sits 3 hours from Venice and can be reached via a steep and winding road. The town is nestled in a valley at approximately 4,000 ft. and is surrounded on all sides by slopes. The crags and cliffs of the rugged Dolomite Mountains do somewhat limit the skiable terrain (especially for beginners and intermediates), however skiers have been flocking to Cortina for over 2 centuries to experience its legendary cuisine and couture.

Traditional products, including items made by local artisans, gastronomic specialites, and a variety of festive merchandise true to local culture, will be exhibited and offered for sale from traditional wooden huts scattered along the main pedestrian street of Cortina. The market is scheduled for the period December 3-31

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