For travellers who want to combine skiing with wellness and gastronomy
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomites
Following Milan Cortina 2026, with visitors now able to experience the Olympic legacy as part of a regular ski holiday. The ski resort has Located between Mount Faloria and the legendary 1956 Olympic ski trampoline.
The atmosphere is “Nordic”, elegant and essential, and at the same time relaxed and comfortable. Technology and practicality merge in a familiar and hospitable environment, as in the best Italian style hospitality tradition.
The winter calendar also remains particularly strong, with the FIS Snowboard World Cup at Faloria on 12th December 2026 and the Women’s Alpine Ski World Cup from 15–17th January 2027.
Faloria Mountain Spa Resort is particularly well placed for travellers who want to combine skiing with wellness, gastronomy and the more sophisticated side of Cortina.
The hotel sits at Zuel di Sopra, overlooking the Ampezzo Valley and close to Mount Faloria and the historic Olympic ski-jump area.
Dining
The restaurant features Larch coffered ceilings, dolomite stone walls, wool padded furniture redesigned with a contemporary touch, all set in unique locations, the Restaurant together with the Bistrot, the Terrace and the Lounge Bar are perfect to discover local culinary traditions.
Giovanni Gagliardo, a chef from Pagani, a town close to Salerno, boasts experience at Michelin-starred restaurants. From the land of volcanoes to the peaks of the Dolomites, the Chef retrace his path between local tradition and Mediterranean culture through menus where tradition meets innovation. At the center of his cuisine, there are the ingredients of the territory, from small producers in Cortina and the surrounding area, selected with the intention of valorizing more unknown and eco-sustainable realities.
Accommodation
The resort has 51 rooms and suites, ranging from Classic rooms to the Tofane, Comfort and Penthouse Suites.
Rooms start from €500 per night.
The 1,000-square-metre spa, spread across two levels, includes a fitness centre, treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath, ice fountain, semi-Olympic pool, Calidarium and indoor-outdoor Vitality Pool.
Winter experiences
The resort offers a broad range of winter activities beyond traditional downhill skiing, making it suitable for different ages and abilities.
These include:
- snowshoeing, with routes suitable for different levels;
- cross-country skiing, including the scenic route between Cortina and San Candido;
- ski mountaineering;
- ice climbing;
- ice skating at Cortina’s historic Olympic Ice Stadium.
For a more food-focused experience, guests can also visit a small local cheese factory, including a guided tour of the production process and tasting.
For a more spectacular experience, private helicopter flights over the Dolomites can also be arranged, offering aerial views of the UNESCO-listed peaks surrounding the Ampezzo Valley.
Getting there
By bus: For travellers prioritising public transport, Cortina Express is one of the most convenient options, with direct connections from Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venezia Mestre to Cortina d’Ampezzo. This is particularly useful for international visitors arriving by air or for travellers coming from Milan and other Italian cities via Venice.
By train:Venezia Mestre is the main rail hub for travellers arriving from Milan and other major Italian cities.
By air: The main airport options are Venice Marco Polo, Treviso, Verona and Innsbruck. Venice Marco Polo is particularly convenient thanks to direct onward bus connections to Cortina.
By car: From the south, take the A27 towards Belluno and continue on the SS51 Alemagna towards Cortina. From the north, take the A22 Brenner motorway, exit at Bressanone and continue towards Dobbiaco and Cortina d’Ampezzo.