Luxury holidays in Cortina d'Ampezzo

A popular Dolomite playground for Milanese millionaires, Cortina d’Ampezzo is a snow-capped comune in the Veneto, near the Austrian border, for skiing, strolling (technically scaling) and, er, shopping. It may be a small town, but it has big brands, second homes and several celebrated restaurants, from farmhouses in larch forests to family-run trattorias and fine-dining with altitude. A majestic Alpine backdrop, with turquoise lakes, waterfalls and canyons, is worth trekking for.

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When to go

If you’re coming for the piste, ski season runs from November to April – but the mountains are ready for adrenaline-junkie-approved adventures all year round.

Getting there

  • Planes

    The main air hubs are further south within Italy’s north-eastern Veneto region: Treviso and Venice – but landing in Milan and driving via Bergamo and Verona is an option, too.

  • Automobiles

    Hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo will be able to arrange transfers up into the mountains. If you’re coming by car and it’s winter, snow chains are wise.