Former host of the Winter Olympics and backdrop for major motion pictures, Cortina, grand dame of the Dolomites, can hold its own against Alpine rivals Kitzbühel and St Moritz. Visitors can stroll through the scented conifers, taking in the stunning views of the Cinque Torri. If the long, windy haul up from Venice in the car is too taxing, opt for a chopper.
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Essentials
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For one-stop shopping needs visit La Cooperativa di Cortina. |
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Tuck into a plate of casunziei all'ampezzana (ravioli stuffed with red beets) or canederli (bread) dumplings in broth. |
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Bellinis here come with mandarin oranges and champagne, not white peaches. |
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Have an irish coffee at El Toulà (+ 39 0436 3339). |
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Get a lift with Elikos helicopter service to connect to major hubs (Milan, Venice, Munich). |
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Heli-skiing is available in the Veneto region but in neighbouring Trentino-Alto Adige, it is forbidden. |
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Pick up freshly baked bread and pastries at Panificio Alverà (+ 39 0436 862166). |
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Lovers of Loden, try on one of the Lodenmantel coats available at Ghedina e Zuccaro. |
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After dinner head to the Col Druscie observatory to admire the stars. |
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Lovers of the grape can wine taste at Enoteca Cortina (+ 39 0436 3048). |
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Hotels
Independent and easy
Villa Oretta
115 Via Ronco
+ 39 04 3686 6741
villaoretta.com
Dependable chain
Miramonti Majestic
103 Via Peziè
+ 39 0436 4201
miramontimajestic.it
Premium
Hotel Cristallo
42 Via Menardi
+ 39 0436 881 111
cristallo.it
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Pasticceria Lovat
65 Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 3307
Leisurely breakfast
Guarnie
Località Guarnie
+ 39 0436 3243
Breakfast on the mountain
Rifugio Angelo
Dibona alle Tofane (2,083m,
summer only)
+ 39 0436 860 294
Lunch with friends
Restaurant Lago Ghedina
2 Lago Ghedina
+ 39 0436 860 876
Picnic/food on the go-takeaway
Deli at La Cooperativa di Cortina
40 Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 861 245
coopcortina.com
Lunch on the mountain
Rifugio Tondi
(2,327m)
+ 39 0436 5775
Sunset cocktail
Prosciutteria LP 26
26 Largo Delle Poste
+ 39 0436 862 284
Dinner for two
Villa Oretta
115 Via Ronco
+ 39 04 3686 6741
villaoretta.com
Dinner with friends
Leone e Anna
112 Via Alverà
+ 39 0436 2768
Best dinner on the mountain
Baite Pie' Tofana
Località Rumerlo
+ 39 0436 4258
Big dinner with friends
Meloncino al Camineto
Località Rumerlo Cortina d'Ampezzo
+ 39 0436 4432
ilmeloncino.it
Drink after dinner
Hotel de la poste
14 Piazza Roma
+ 39 0436 4271
delaposte.it
Late bite and drinks
LP 26
26 Largo delle Poste
+ 39 0436 862284
On the tiles
VIP club at Hotel Europa
207 Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 3221
hoteleuropacortina.it
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News
La Cooperativa di Cortina
40 Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 861 245
coopcortina.com
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Equipment
K2 Sport
2 Via Cesare Battisti
+ 39 0436 863706
k2sport.com
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Fresh flowers and scented candles from Ampezzan Fiori e Casa
14 Via Marconi
+ 39 0436 868 630
fiori.it
Lost luggage - where to buy shirts, socks and underwear
La Cooperativa di Cortina
40 Corso Italia
+39 0436 861 245
coopcortina.com
Something for the kids
Folletti di Cortina
5 Via XXIX Maggio
+ 39 0436 860 801
Something for someone you love
Clothes from Le Noir Boutique
76/78 Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 861 811
lenoirboutique.it
Something for yourself
Designer clothes from Ritz Saddler
Folletti di Cortina, 1 XXIX Maggio
+ 39 0436 5191
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Two hour tour
Try your hand at wine tasting on the wine road in South Tyrol.
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Limousine/car
Autoservizi Mariani
+ 39 02 697 101
autoservizimariani.com
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Transport
Ski-pass information
dolomitisuperski.com/cortina/
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Limousine/car
Autoservizi Mariani
+ 39 02 697 101
autoservizimariani.com
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Fitness
Good gym
Caroli Health Club
Hotel Bellevue, 197
Corso Italia
+ 39 0436 883 400
Alternative diversion
Transvital Swiss Beauty Center Spa
42 Via Menardi
+ 39 0436 881 111
cristallo.it