Season at a glance
estimated from history + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 1 Feb - 15 Mar (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (25 Aug) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening ~21 Nov (est.).
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,470 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 10 Jul 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
25 Aug 06:45| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top · 3,244 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,470 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +10° / +6° |
| Valley · 1,224 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 25 Aug 2026, 06:45 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites, sits at 1,224 m in Italy's Veneto region, ringed by the dramatic Ampezzo peaks of the Tofane, Cristallo and Faloria. Its three ski areas link into the vast Dolomiti Superski network, offering around 120 km of local pistes beneath towering rock spires. A classic alpine destination, Cortina co-hosted the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics alongside Milan.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Venice (VCE), 162 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Venice (VCE) | 2 h | rental + fuel | 162 km from Venice. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Venice (VCE) | - | - | No practical public-transport connection from the airport. |
| From Innsbruck (INN) | 2 h 10 min | varies | 164 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Verona (VRN) | 2 h 55 min | varies | 265 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Cortina d'Ampezzo lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Cortina d'Ampezzo
Is Cortina d'Ampezzo open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 8 of the last 15 winters Cortina d'Ampezzo had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,470 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 50 cm. The lifts themselves open ~21 Nov (estimated). (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
How high is Cortina d'Ampezzo?
The base sits at 1,224 m and the lifts reach 3,244 m, with most skiing around the 2,470 m mid-mountain level.
How do I get to Cortina d'Ampezzo from Venice Airport?
Venice (VCE) is the nearest airport at 162 km, about 2 h by road. There is no practical public-transport connection from the airport, so plan on a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Cortina d'Ampezzo?
Cortina d'Ampezzo has not confirmed its 2026/27 dates yet. Based on past seasons we estimate opening around 21 Nov and closing around 2 May; both dates are estimates until the resort announces. (season dates checked 25 Aug 2026)
How reliable is the snow at Cortina d'Ampezzo in January?
Very: in 11 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 71 cm. (15-season record, computed 10 Jul 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), avalanche.report / EAWS (CC BY 4.0). Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.