Cortina d Ampezzo18 August 2009  In the centre of the Ampezzana valley is Cortina. On all four corners one is completely encircled by the magnitude and magnificence of the Dolomites. If you have not skied in Italy, then I highly suggest you make Cortina d ampezzo your next winter holiday destination.
As well as hotels you will find Cortina D Ampezzo accommodation in the form of private holiday homes and chalets, saving you time and even better saving you money for a more enjoyable and care free family ski vacation. There are the most exquisite villas, apartments and flats for rent which offer you the very best home comforts including open plan kitchens, full bathrooms or showers, dish washer, washing machine, TV and also they tend to be very close to all amenities and the ski resort. For more information go online to find your Cortina d Ampezzo Accommodation.
A warning to the ladies and their credit cards as Cortina is home to some of the most branded fashions like Gucci and Benetton, as well as the exclusive handmade shoes. There are antiques and craft stores as well as your regular shops available. Then there are specialized skiing and mountaineering stores offering the best in the latest ski gear. Cortina is a shopper's paradise.
Cortina d' Ampezzo climate is alpine, with long summers and winters that are frigid, snowy and unpredictable at times. Usually between December through to January Italy hits its all time lows in temperature. The seasons are usually cold, with wind and rain.
Cortina d' Ampezzo caters for expert, intermediate and beginners as well as snowboarders. Ski Cortina and enjoy the thrill of the downhill Pistes which are 140 km and cross country trails are 48 km. Black runs are 10 km, red runs are 45 km, and blue runs are 55 km. There is 1880m Max vertical, 2930m Highest life, 1220m Resort altitude, and 1050m Lowest Pistes as well as there being 37 ski lifts.
Should you have your valid ski pass you are able to enjoy other Dolomite ski resorts like Arabba, Alta Badia, Val Gardena, Val di Fassa and many others. And with pistes which are above 2500m, snowboarding and skiing is guaranteed throughout the season. Natural snow can be augmented on 75km of ski runs, and with 30 snow cannons. The ski lifts are able to uplift sixty thousand skiers/snowboarders per hour.
Apres ski Cortina is really happening and you will also witness all the famous fashions and fur coats and be sure to be on the lookout for famous people as well. There are a never ending supply of restaurants and bars where you can get really good Italian cuisine. There are also many main attracts as well as lots of things and activities to do. You have to at least see the towns most prestige monument commemorating the 1956 Winter Olympics.
There are many museums, and art galleries, clubs as well as a club on ice. You can dance through the night. Winter sports offered are curling, sleigh riding, snow rafting, and just so much more. Hurry and go online to see what Cortina d' Ampezzo has to offer all round. A winter ski vacation to Cortina will spin your world around and around. See you there shortly!
Read more Travel Articles |
