Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo: Private Day Trip

Where UNESCO-listed mountains meet designer boutiques, Cortina delivers spectacular skiing wrapped in unmistakable Italian glamour and warmth. Begin your Italian ski journey at the Cortina town center, where you can spend 30 minutes at premium rental shops before catching a gondola to your chosen ski area—Faloria offers the closest access and varied terrain. Ride to mid-mountain and warm up on the Tondi runs, gentle reds perfect for finding your rhythm while absorbing the surreal Dolomite landscape. Tackle the Olympia delle Tofane course, where Cortina's 1956 Winter Olympics men’s downhill was held—it's a must-ski pilgrimage for any serious skier. The area’s efficient lift systems and excellent grooming mean maximum slope time and minimal queuing. Spend your afternoon linking sectors via the interconnected lifts, or focus on perfecting your technique on your favorite runs from the morning. Finish your day with a leisurely descent back to town, perhaps stopping for a quick spritz at a slope-side terrace. Be sure to look back at the mountains as you ski down—the Dolomites' unique geology creates pink and orange alpenglow that's simply magical.