The Dolomites and Cortina: the back story

About The Dolomites and Cortina: the back story

By the ULTIMATE Venice Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

UNESCO has listed the Dolomites as a World Heritage site since 2009. Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the Veneto’s province of Belluno, is their best-known resort, for skiing in winter and walking in summer; SanBrite and Tivoli each hold One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

Getting there

By road, or by train and bus via the Belluno valley; check the official tourism site for connections.

Summer and winter

Skiing in winter, walking and climbing in summer. See the ULTIMATE Ski Resorts guide for Cortina.

Allow a long day or stay the night: Cortina is in the mountains north of Venice.

Where to eat

SanBrite and Tivoli hold One MICHELIN Star each in the 2026 guide.

Our advice: make it an overnight trip.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Dolomites and Cortina: the back story before you go.