This is what most people who have been in the presence of these gigantic rock formations say. Compared to other mountains: brighter, more colorful, more monumental, and seeming to be architecturally inspired. Formed 200 millions years ago out of the primeval ocean, today they reach 3,000 metres into the sky. Déodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801) discovered and defined the unique composition of the stone, giving the mountains their name. Now they are among the UNESCO nominees for consideration as natural heritage sites.
Cortina is going to host the Ladies's Alpine Ski World Cup, which has become the most enjoyable stage of the Women's tour: 22nd Jan. Super G, 23rd and 24th Jan. Downhill race and on 25th Jan. the Gigante. The challenging racetrack is just below the towering Tofana summit (3243 m). Read more...
A World of Snow: Dolomiti Superski
Dolomiti Superski is the number 1 among the ski resorts. One skipass gives access to 12 different ski resorts and more than 1,200 kilometres of slopes, 90% of which have programmed snowmaking facility to guarantee wonderful skiing conditions throughout the entire season. A white-covered-landscape, slopes perfectly prepared, all ski connections as well as the Sellaronda and the First World War Skitour open... COME SKIIING WITH US!!! Read more...
The new AVERAU TROI ski circuit
A new chairlift and a new ski trail now link up Giau with Falzarego thus connecting the Giau and 5 Torri ski areas with Alta Badia and creating the new Averau Troi ski circuit with its route around the Averau mountain – this winter's innovation in Cortina. Read more...