Adventure & Sport in Cortina

Introduction

Cortina d’Ampezzo is the perfect destination for sports lovers, no matter the season. In winter, it's a skier’s paradise; in summer, a hiker’s dream. And if it rains you can go to a local gyms for fitness and indoor climbing. So what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into everything you need to know about sports in Cortina!

The Best Hikes in Cortina

Hiking is one of the best ways to get in touch with nature, learning to respect the mountains and reconnecting with that part of us that we sometimes forget, because some of us, as humans, live surrounded by concrete and stress.

Hiking in Cortina d'Ampezzo is a sport that can be done all year round. On hot days we recommend going into the woods, so that you can protect yourself from the heat by staying in the shade of the trees. On milder days it might be preferable to go to the high mountains, so that you can enjoy wonderful views without having to sweat too much. In winter you can walk on roads where the snow has been packed by snowmobiles or snowcats. We talk about it in the next chapter.

Whatever your expectations, from a simple walk to a more challenging hike, we have an entire section on our website about hiking in Cortina. The page is divided into categories: from walks for everyone to the most challenging hikes.

However, all our hikes, even the most challenging ones, are written for normal people, certainly not hyper-trained athletes. If you have a passion for walking, and an average workout, you will have no problem doing any of the hikes we recommend.

If you'd like to explore this topic further, below, you can read our article on the best treks of Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Best hikes in Cortina The most beautiful hikes to do in Cortina d'Ampezzo, from the easiest to the most difficult. Reading time: 6 min.

Winter Hikes in Cortina

Winters are not only for skiing. For those who prefer to experience the mountains without skis on their feet, there are several trails equipped for winter hiking, which can be tackled either on foot or with touring skis. All trails lead to beautiful mountain lodges where you can stop to eat, catch some sun and maybe sledding down to the town, both during the day and in the evening.

Always remember to dress appropriately; cold weather, especially on the feet, is always a possibility and is not nice to walk cold. Remember also that safety is important: if you go walking on trails of packed snow always take with you snow crampons to put on your shoes, so you don't slip on the ice.

If you would like more information about hiking in winter, please read the page where we talked about it:

Winter hikes in Cortina The most beautiful winter hikes in Cortina, easy walks, for everyone, on packed snow. Reading time: 12 min.

Skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina's main sport is undoubtedly skiing. This is the winter activity par excellence, which has brought Cortina to fame, both as one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the world, and as an Alpine World Ski Championships location.

Skiing is not only downhill. Nordic skiing is also possible on the Cortina's slopes, with one of the most beautiful tracks in the world, where the historic cross-country race Dobbiaco-Cortina, one of Italy's largest cross-country skiing competitions.

Last but not least, skiing is not only on groomed slopes. In Cortina you can also practice ski mountaineering, the most physically demanding, which has been making a big comeback in recent times among outdoor enthusiasts.

If you'd like to know more about this topic, please read the next page, where we deepen skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo:

Skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo Some useful tips for all those who like to spend their winter holidays with skis on their feet. Reading time: 7 min.

Cycling and Mountain Biking in Cortina

For cycling enthusiasts the mountains offer personal challenges and contact with nature, away from the busy, smog filled streets of the city. The climb can be an incentive for traditional athletes, or it can be easily cheated, with the help of the electric bikes, present in every rental in the valley.

If you are a road cyclist, you can tackle four Dolomite passes in Cortina, all different, but all capable of severely testing your endurance. If, on the other hand, you are a mountain biker, you will be able to find many trails suitable for pedaling through nature, from the most touristy to the most challenging, as well as some trails equipped for downhill.

If you are among those who prefer to take it easy and you are more interested in the scenery than the sweating, but you want to experience the pleasure of an outing on two wheels, you can rent a pedal-assisted bicycle. If this topic tickles your curiosity, we recommend reading the page on cycling in Cortina d'Ampezzo below:

Mountain biking in Cortina A page for the lovers of the two wheels. Tips and routes for both mountain bikes and e-bikes. Reading time: 9 min.

Conclusion

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