CORTINA
D´AMPEZZO GUIDE
Newport Travel Guide
THE ITALIAN PEARL
Cortina, the “Pearl of the Dolomites”
The town of Cortina D’Ampezzo, commonly referred to simply as Cortina, is known as the “Pearl of the Dolomites”. Located in the Italian region of Veneto, the town is surrounded by the glittering, snow-topped mountains of the Dolomite Alps. Cortina is a popular destination for international jet-setters striving to live “la dolce vita” – “the good life”. Most of those who flock there come for the luxurious atmosphere (rather than the skiing).
CHARMING VILLAGE
Shopping for gourmets
Cortina is considered to be the loveliest destination in all of the Italian Alps – a truly luxurious place to visit. The charming town is full of narrow streets lined with gelaterias and bakeries. The picturesque church in the centre of town is surrounded by trattorias and there are plenty of fancy boutiques, cheese shops, and restaurants. On the weekends, the many well-dressed people strolling along the Corso Italia make the pedestrian thoroughfare feel downright metropolitan.
ULTIMATE SKIING
An exclusive destination for weekend skiers
Cortina d’Ampezzo is famous for hosting the Winter Olympics in 1956 and is the ultimate destination for a ski weekend with all the “little extras”. The town is widely considered to be Italy’s answer to the popular Canadian ski resort of Whistler. Cortina has slopes galore for every level of skier, and breathtaking views to boot. Here you can ski for miles all day and then wrap up your evening at one of the many Italian restaurants or nightclubs.
CRISTALLO RESORT & SPA
5 STAR HOTEL
5 STAR HOTEL
Cristallo Resort and Spa
Designed by master architect Gustavo Ghiretti, the majestic Palace Hotel Cristallo opened in 1901 and boasts incredible views of the Dolomites. Much of the original hotel was destroyed in World War I but rebuilt around 1947. Today the Palace Hotel Cristallo is a luxury hotel, complete with a spa featuring après-ski body treatments, a hammam, a sauna, and an indoor pool.
ROSAPETRA SPA RESORT
5 STAR HOTEL
5 STAR HOTEL
Rosapetra Spa Resort
This magnificent five-star boutique hotel is just a stone’s throw from the town’s beating heart, yet retains an air of discretion and privacy. The rooms and suites feel intimate yet luxurious, and the design is modern with traditional twists. The spa area is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, affording stunning, panoramic views of the towering Dolomites.
MIRAMONTI MAJESTIC GRAND HOTEL
5 STAR HOTEL
5 STAR HOTEL
Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel
Do you want to sleep in the suite used by Roger Moore while filming the Bond film For Your Eyes Only in 1981? Book Room 108 at the Miaramonti, another five-star hotel in Cortina. In a few of the scenes in the film, the actor gazes out at the stunning view of the Dolomites and the Ampezzo Valley. The hotel is located on a hill, just 1.5 km from the centre of town and is a perfect spot for a peaceful getaway.
SANBRITE
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
EXCELLENT EATING
SanBrite
SanBrite attracts diners with an interior lined in recycled wood, only a few tables and an exquisite menu presenting bold and modern takes on traditional “alpine dishes”. The owner and head chef Riccardo Gaspari has created an original dining concept for lovers of good cuisine, earning SanBrite a Michelin star in the process.
BAITA PIÉ TOFANA
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
CALM & PEACEFUL
Baita Piè Tofana
Baita Piè Tofana has an unbeatable location, right in the middle of a ski slope. It is considered to be the best piste restaurant in the area. It serves well-prepared regional dishes in a warm, gemütlich atmosphere. This is a great place to escape everyday Cortina for an hour or two and bask in the silence of a secluded “baita” (“mountain cabin” in Italian).
RISTORANTE OSPITALE
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
TRADITIONAL STYLE
Ristorante Ospitale
The restaurant is perfect for those who want to experience a classic tavern with roots dating all the way back to the 11th century. The menu covers all the dishes a northern Italian eatery ought to offer, from pappardelle and risotto to pork knuckle and wild game.
NEWPORT
Getting there
The easiest way to get to Cortina d’Ampezzo is to fly to one of the nearby cities and continue your journey by bus or car. For example, you can fly to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport and then drive or take the bus to Cortina, which will take about two hours. Renting a car at the airport and driving to Cortina on your own allows you to adjust your itinerary according to your wishes and whims. Alternatively, you can fly to Innsbruck in Austria and then continue to Cortina by bus or car, which will take about 1.5 hours.
