Cortina d'Ampezzo is the most charming ski resort in Italy, near the north-eastern border with Austria. It is surrounded by forests and wide ski slopes, below the towering craggy red rock mountains. Crowned by splendid peaks, like the Tofane and the Cristallo, Cortina can be reached from any direction by crossing magnificent mountain passes such as the Falzarego, the Giau and the Tre Croci. In summer tourism is characterised by the beauty of the mountains coloured "enrosadira" (reddish-orange), unique in the world that offer limitless opportunities to go walking with 300 km of paths and 56 mountain refuges that are there for the comfort and safety of hikers and mountaineers.
The opportunities for sports activities are also limitless; from the traditional sports of tennis, swimming, golf, mini golf, horse riding, mountain biking and others to the "no limits" sports such as the navigation of white water rapids. In winter the town offers 110 km of skiing slopes, 58 km of cross country routes all served by 37 lifts including 5 cable cars, 23 chair lifts and 9 ski lifts.  It offers something for everyone and most keen skiers will be willing to visit it.
The village, boasts a thousand-year old remarkable historical background, and has since long ago, attracted visitors from all over the world for its lively international atmosphere, its fashionable shops, and excellent restaurants.
Cortina is also known as the "Regina delle Dolomiti" - Queen of the Dolomites - since it is in the heart of the wonderful Dolomites.