Ikon Pass
$93/day
Europe
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Veneto, Italy★4.6editor's rating
Cortina d'Ampezzo is a glamorous Dolomites resort set amid dramatic limestone peaks and part of the vast Dolomiti Superski network. Its 120km of mostly sunny, scenic pistes lean toward beginner and intermediate skiing, with famous runs like the Olimpia delle Tofane. Host of the 1956 and 2026 Winter Olympics, it blends top-tier skiing with upscale Italian style.
Lift Ticket
$93/day
Vertical Drop
5,285 ft
Skiable Area
120 km pistes
Annual Snowfall
126"
Best For
Scenic Cruising & Style
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 38% Intermediate 49% Advanced 13%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
3,993 ft
Summit Elevation
9,278 ft
Vertical Drop
5,285 ft
Skiable Area
120 km pistes
Lifts
35
Annual Snowfall
126"
Season
Late November – Early May
Pass
Ikon Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Highlights
Host of the 2026 Winter OlympicsDramatic UNESCO Dolomites sceneryGateway to the 1,200km Dolomiti Superski circuitFamous Olimpia delle Tofane World Cup downhillSunny, well-groomed cruising terrainStylish, upscale Italian resort town
Pros
- ✓Stunning Dolomite mountain backdrop on every run
- ✓Access to the enormous Dolomiti Superski area on one pass
- ✓Excellent grooming and reliable snowmaking
- ✓Great mix of beginner and intermediate terrain
- ✓World-class dining and apres-ski scene
Cons
- ✗Ski areas are somewhat fragmented and require buses to connect
- ✗Limited challenging expert terrain (13% difficult)
- ✗Expensive lodging and dining in a glamorous town
- ✗Lower base elevation means more snowmaking reliance
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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