Cortina is one of the oldest ski resorts in Europe, in Italy’s north-eastern corner, with grand hotels dating from Victorian times, and is set among the stunning scenery of the Dolomites.

Italy's Sofia Goggia speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup downhill, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Marco Trovati ...

I traveled to Cortina d'Ampezzo, an Italian ski town that attracts wealthy vacationers. The town was dotted with high-end fashion and Michelin-rated restaurants. Beyond luxury, the town is home to ...

As the world turns its gaze to Italy's Cortina d'Ampezzo as one of the hosts of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Olympic skier Kristian Ghedina shares his hometown picks.

Cortina is often called the “Queen of the Dolomites” for its scenery. Though Cortina is one of multiple hosts this time, it will actually hold more medal events in 2026 (30 total) than it did in 1956.