YOUR GUIDE TO CORTINA, MILAN & THE ITALIAN ALPS
Chic Milan and cool Cortina d’Ampezzo offer an unbeatable northern Italian experience year-round. As a two-time Winter Games host, Cortina combines legendary alpine history with world-class mountain culture. Use this guide to discover the ski village’s best restaurants, shopping, and iconic peaks—and explore our custom Red Maps showcasing the historic venues across this scenic region.
Ski season here lasts through April, offering access to breathtaking Dolomite slopes and famous downhill runs. In the warmer months, miles of smooth trails invite walking and biking through nearby woods and villages, while cable cars carry hikers directly to high-altitude peaks. Don’t miss Lago di Misurina, a stunning crystal lake surrounded by delightful Tyrolean hotels.
Above top: View from Faloria ski slopes to Tafona mountain and slopes. Bottom: Up close view of the Duca D'Aosta's slopes from Masi Wine Bar and Ristorante Col Druscie 1778; The Cima Tofana Cable Car ascending to the peak of Tafona di Mezzo (10,643ft/3,244 meters).
DINING &APRES SKI
BAITA SON ZUOGO
Strada Regionale 48, 6
On a beautiful winding road through the woodlands outside of town, this cabin-sized restaurant is perfect on a chilly night. In the summer an outdoor terrace is open. Shown above, top right.
COL DRUSCIE 1778 & MASI WINE BAR
On Tofana Mountain
Just a short cable car ride from town, year round spectacular mountain and valley views are yours from the terraces of this wine bar and lovely restaurant.
IL POSTICINO at HOTEL DE LA POSTE
Piazza Roma, 14
A cozy restaurant with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Il Posticino is small and very popular, thus a reservation is likely necessary. Soup and dessert, shown above.
SANBRITE
Localita Alvera, 200/E
For a luxurious culinary experience, the tasting menu of SanBrite will check every box. The inn is located about 15 minutes north of town in the forest. The menu changes according to the season. Shown above, top left.
SHOPPING IN CORTINA
SKIWEAR
The Corso Italia winds thru the village and is the main shopping street. Virtually every cool ski brand you could want has a store here, but, there are also many local shops offering gear and Italian labels. For luxury designers hit the multiple locations of FRANZ KRALER at Corso Italia 92, 111 & 119.
HOME/TYROLEAN DESIGN
LA COOPERATIVA DI CORTINA
Corso Italia, 40
Founded in 1893, this department store has been a central and fun source for fashion, home goods, innumerable needed services, and a bistro.
MAGAMAISON
Piazzetta San Francesco, 14
A small porch welcomes you in to explore the maison's beautiful interior furnishings, classic woven pillows, objets and fabrics.
SOTTOSOPRA
Via XXIX Maggio, 5
From cool Cortina-themed home goods to beautiful clothing and gifts, this stylish shop has something for everyone.
Above top: Cortina d'Ampezzo's main shopping street Corso Italia, outdoor trails, and the Church of Little St. Francis. Below: Faloria cable car leaving town for the slopes.
There's no Red Map for Cortina yet - but explore our Italian Map City Guides HERE.
ARCHIVAL MAPS: VENUES OF THE 2026 WINTER GAMES
Cortina d'Ampezzo holds a unique place in alpine history as a two-time host of the Winter Games (1956 and 2026). For travelers, mountain lovers, and map enthusiasts, here are our custom Red Maps illustrating how the sporting venues spanned from the peaks of Cortina across northern Italy to the streets of Milan.
