The Dolomites: Live from Cortina d’Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo

Winter sports, Apres-ski, James Bond film set - but even in Summer Cortina is not to be missed Cortina d'Ampezzo is the jewel of the Dolomites, the Italian mountain range that's just a few hours away from Venice. More famous as a winter ski resort and setting for James Bond films, Tony and Helen Page found it well worth visiting in summer, and a good base for exploring the picturesque Alpine region. "The clouds are coming in, it's late afternoon and here we are in Cortina d'Ampezzo. (Someone … [Read more...]

Cortina d’Ampezzo – Italy’s Most Famous Ski Resort

Cortina d'Ampezzo town centre

Cortina d'Ampezzo - Italy's Most Fashionable Ski Resort: As the host to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d'Ampezzo is Italy’s most famous ski resort.  This charming alpine town, located in the heart of the Dolomites, is also a fashionable resort that attracts just as many visitors during the summer months, as we found out during our September visit. The road to Cortina d'Ampezzo gives you a preview of what you expect in this town. Cortina d'Ampezzo is surrounded by the Dolomites and … [Read more...]