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Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Set in a natural amphitheatre and referred to as the heart of the
Ampezzo Valley, Cortina d’Ampezzo is nestled romantically among the
most beautiful of the eastern Dolomites. In 1956, the seventh Olympic
Winter Games were held here; they were the first ever to be televised
and the last at which the figure skating competitions were held
outdoors.
The ‘pearl of the Dolomites’, as Cortina d Ampezzo is commonly known,
is the most fashionable ski resort in Italy and lies close to the
northeastern border with Austria. With a lengthy historical background
and around 7,000 permanent residents, the town is a lively resort
surrounded by one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world.
Cortina d’Ampezzo has also been featured in such films as Cliffhanger,
For Your Eyes Only and The Pink Panther.
Castles, huts, four campsites, 64 hotels and rented apartments offer
varied accommodation and will suit everyone from those on a budget to
those looking for ultimate luxury. At least 80 restaurants and 15 snack
bars offer everything from world-renowned cuisine to cheaper fast food,
with around 15 discos and numerous bars providing entertainment ranging
from good rock music to classical performances.
Cortina d’ Ampezzo has several cross-country ski tracks, adding up to
73kms, as well as 140kms of pistes for Alpine skiing. Of these runs,
five per cent are expert runs, 62 per cent are intermediate, and 33 per
cent are beginner. At least 70 per cent of ski runs are always
snow-clad due to snowmaking machines. Fifty-one lifts service the
resort, which has an hourly capacity of 60,000 skiers and an area
between 1,224m and 2,939m above sea level. Expert multilingual ski
instructors are on hand, and there are also facilities for the disabled.
The season runs from late November to mid-April, with ski passes
cheaper when booked in advance before December 23. From Stansted, catch
a flight to Treviso Airport in Italy and transfer by coach direct to
the resort.
