Self-catering holiday homes: Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski_Index

Make a holiday rental villa or self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy your home away from home

Located in the very north of the Venito region of northern Italy, and surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites Mountains is the charming town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The town is highly attractive, but it is the magnificent location for mountain activities, both in summer and winter, that keeps self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo in such high demand.

Things to do in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

During winter, Cortina d’Ampezzo becomes a skiing hub, and the whole town bustles with activity. Several cable cars lead directly from the town up into the mountains, giving you direct access from your self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo to the ski slopes of the region. There is a fantastic range of skiing around the town, with wide, gentle learner slopes as well as fearsome off-piste, best tackled only by experienced snow sports enthusiasts. During the winter months, the town is a hive of activity, with bars overflowing with happy visitors and locals alike, every sporting facility works overtime and the restaurants are filled nightly.

Self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo is certainly not empty during the summer months either. Summer sees the skiers replaced by a range of energetic mountain bikers, eager walkers and brave rock climbers looking for even more testing climbs on the dramatic Dolomites, and the cable cars and lifts continue to work long into the afternoon. The wildlife rich forests which come down as far as the edge of town are a delight in which to walk and ride too, with deer, eagle and a great range of wildlife seen regularly.

There are a huge number of things to do in the town too, so if you feel like a lazy day from your self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo, or need to rest weary limbs, help is at hand. The shopping is excellent, and there are skating rinks (built for the 1956 Olympics), a crazy golf course, three museums, an art gallery and plenty of bars and restaurants.

Places to visit on holiday in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

If you have the time on your way to or from the airport, the countless attractions of Venice must be of great interest. Venice is a city that needs little introduction, but if you have never visited the watery city, it truly is worth taking the time to explore, even if it is just for a few hours on your way to your Cortina d’Ampezzo chalet.

Cheap flights to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Venice Airport (VCE) is 150km from any self catering accommodation in Cortina d’Ampezzo. There are a good range of regular flights to Venice from the UK, and hire cars are easily obtained.

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