The ski season kicks off in Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy on Thursday 22 November. The Cortina ski season will be inaugurated in the Faloria ski sector, thanks to a period of low temperatures and recent snowfalls at altitude.
From 1st December the larger Cortina lift-system will be up and running with the opening of the Tofana ski area and the area of Lagazuoi-Cinque Torri.
The winter season opens with the inauguration of the brand new two-seater chairlift Alpe Potor-Nuvolau, on 1st December 2012. Fitted with a special conveyor as you get on for smooth, fast access, the new facility improves capacity by 70% on the route and is 30% faster than the old lift.
The new lift arrives just in front of the Averau Refuge and the start of the piste that leads to the Giau and the Averau Troi chairlifts. The scenic route through Cinque Torri, Giau and Passo Falzarego is thus made much easier, allowing skiers to enjoy the marvellous views of the Tofana, Civetta and Mount Pelmo.
Cortina is currently offering those wishing to be first on the slopes this winter, and are able to travel fast, a special deal of 2 nights for 2 persons, between 23 and 25 November, from €200. Book now on cortina.dolomiti.org
Then from 1 – 22 December skiers and boarders can take advantage of the famous resort’s First Snow offer. With this you get a night free of charge if you book a stay of 3 nights or more. Get 4 nights for the price of 3 from €270, 5 nights for the price of 4 from €352, 6 nights for the price of 5 from €440, or 7 nights for the price of 6 from €540. The offer is subject to availability and is valid for two adults sharing a double room. Details on www.cortina.dolomiti.org
To reach the resort which is known as ‘the Queen of the Dolomites’ in total comfort, Cortina Express offers direct transfers to Cortina from Venice Mestre train station and from Marco Polo Airport, Venice. In only two hours you will be in the heart of the snow-covered Dolomites.
With an excellent range of slopes at all levels of difficulty, Cortina is part of Dolomiti Superski, the number one ski carousel in the world, uniting 12 ski resorts with a single skipass that gives access to 450 lifts and 1220km of perfectly groomed slopes in the splendid UNESCO World Natural Heritage Dolomites.