Skiing Cortina

The local ski areas of Cortina include the Faloria, Cristallo and Tofana and are all interconnected.

Cinque Torre and Lagazuoi/Col Galena ski areas are also close by and on the way to the Falzerago pass. Free ski buses connect all the cable car stations in Cortina, including the Lagazoui/Col Galena and Cinque Torre fields. Check with your hotel for your closest stop. If you have any questions that we haven't answered on the website, feel free to contact us directly.

Cortina Ski Information

General Ski tips
- Some general information and tips to get the most out of you stay in the dolomites including lift tickets, some do's and don'ts, emergency numbers and where and when to ski.
  
  Download ski tips
Ski Hire
- There are 13 ski rental outlets in Cortina, however we recommend the Snow Service group of stores. Remember, you can't hire ski clothing in Italian ski resorts!
  Snow Service has several outlets in Corinta, and rent a range of equipment including skis (downhill, telemarking, carving), snowboards, ski/snowboard boots, snow shoes, helmets, sleds
  
  Via Marconi 14, Cortina, Open 8.30am - 7.30 pm 7 days
  Just opposite the ski pass office behind the bus station - this outlet has heated ski/boot lockers
  Ph: 0436 862467
  
  Piazzetta San Francesco 2, Open 8.30am - 7.30 pm 7 days
  just near the tourist information centre - this outlet has heated ski/boot lockers
  Ph: 0436 2503
  www.snowservice.it
Ski School
- There are 2 main ski schools in Cortina
  
  Cristallo Ski School - is located at 210 Corso Italia
  www.scicristallocortina.com
  
  Ski and Snowboard School Cortina - is located at 67 Corso Italia
  www.scuolascicortina.com

Ski Pass Information

Purchase a Dolomiti Superski Pass
- We recommend that you buy the Dolomiti Superski Liftpass. This will cost a little more than a Cortina pass, but will allow you to ski a huge area of the Dolomites. The pass covers 450 lifts and 1100 kms of ski runs. You can also login to the Dolomiti Superski website with your pass details to see your ski statistics for the day, or even your entire stay. How many vertical kilometres can you do in 6 ski days? www.dolomitisuperski.com
The Superski website - webcams and more for cortina
- www.dolomitisuperski.com
  
  The website has lots of useful information on Cortina and the surrounding area.
  
  Check out:
  1. Ski maps
  2. Live webcams of the ski fields
  3. Video and 360 degree images of the ski areas
  4. Ski route planer
  5. Daily ski times check - tracks kilometers skied both vertical and horizontal from your ski pass data.
Ski pass price calculator
- Click on the following link to calculate the price of your Dolomiti Superski Pass price calculator
  Calculate the cost of your pass
Ski Pass Discounts
- Click on the following link to see if you can claim a discount for your superski pass.
  Check for any skipass discounts
Check your Ski statisics
- Click on the following link to check your ski statistics. Because all your ski activity during the day is tracked, you can pirnt out a record of what lifts you used, how many vertical metres you skied and where you went day by day.
  Data is available on the day after you ski
  Check you ski stats
Ski pass office
- The Superski office is located at Via Marconi 15 - not far from the Faloria cable car. You need to purchase your ticket from the inside office - not the outside kiosk - which is only for day tickets. Office hours are 8am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm (7pm Saturdays)

Ski Itineraries

Ski suggestions for Cortina
- The skiing area around Cortina is large and there is also the possibility of heading outside the valley to Alta Badia and beyond. With so many choices, what should you do and where should you go. Below are some sggestions.
  5 day itinerary
Sella Ronda ski tour
- The Sella Ronda is the best known ski tour in the Dolomites, and every year literally 10's of thousands of people will do it. It is possible to do the trip from Cortina in a single day, however if you do not have a car, timing could be a problem as it is a long day.
  Read the notes below for some suggestions.
  
  10 day itinerary
Lagazoui ski safari
- This is a stunning trip and for everyone who does it a highlight of their stay in the dolomites. Highlights include the Armentarola piste with its frozen waterfalls and horse drawn ski tow as well as the rifugio at Lagazoui. The rifugio is well heated and you should only need a small day pack with toiletries and a change of clothes for the evening. Breadfast and dinner are provided. You should let your accommodation know if you intend to do this trip as they will worry and possibly start a search if you don't return for the night. Bookings essential.
  Book a room at Rifugio Lagazoui
  Download trip notes

Ski Guiding

Skiing with Kids

Skiing Safety
- It is compulsory for children up to the age of 14 years to wear helmets. They can be hired from all of the ski hire shops and are included in the ski rental price at our recommended ski shops.
  We recommend that all children have a card on them with your mobile number, your accommodation details and a photocopy of their passport just incase they get separated from you.
  Because the Dolomites is a huge area, it is a good idea to tell children that if they do become separated from you, they should ski to the base of the nearest lift and wait there for you.
  Mobile phone coverage is very good throught nearly all of the Dolomites.
Ski School
- The blue ski school in Cortina has special group lessons for children, see there website for details
  www.scicristallocortina.com
Other activites
- Other activities in Cortina to keep the kids occupied include Ice Skating, the spectacular off piste areas, or simply to have a local show you around their mountains, clik on the links below.