Cortina d'Ampezzo spreads 120 kilometres of piste over 73 runs, climbing from the town at 1,217 metres to 2,828 metres on Tofana, a vertical of 1,611 metres. The terrain splits into 38% beginner, 49% intermediate, 10% advanced and 3% expert, so most of it is comfortable red and blue skiing rather than extreme pitches. The area is divided into separate sectors around Tofana, Faloria-Cristallo and Lagazuoi-Cinque Torri, and moving between them often means a bus or a cable car. Plan each day around one sector and you will spend more time skiing and less time in transit.

Olympia delle Tofane is the headline run, a women's World Cup downhill course that starts with a steep rock chute known as the Schuss. Cristallo has narrower, rockier terrain with couloirs that local guides use for off-piste, and Lagazuoi leads into the Hidden Valley, a long, rolling red through a canyon towards Armentarola. Strong intermediates and advanced skiers will find the most variety, and racing fans will want to ski the course. Beginners are catered for, but the sectors are spread out. Off-piste routes here are best tackled with a guide and proper avalanche gear.

Cortina typically operates from mid-November through late April, delivering one of the longest ski seasons in the Dolomites with peak conditions concentrated in January through March. The resort benefits from average annual snowfall of 350cm supplemented by comprehensive snowmaking coverage across 95% of terrain, ensuring reliable conditions throughout the extended season. The elevation span from 1,217m to 2,828m creates varied snow conditions, with Tofana's upper slopes maintaining excellent coverage while Faloria-Cristallo's technical terrain preserves quality through strategic snowmaking and favorable north-facing aspects.

The resort's position within the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites exposes skiers to the region's distinctive microclimates and dramatic weather systems, though clear weather reveals extraordinary panoramic views extending across the Sella Group, Marmolada, and Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks. The predominantly intermediate terrain with 49% red runs and 38% blue runs appeals particularly during stable winter periods, while 13% black runs including the legendary Forcella Rossa (62% gradient) and technical Schuss (56% average gradient) challenge expert skiers. Spring skiing extends well into April thanks to high-altitude terrain on Tofana and Lagazuoi, where north-facing slopes preserve corn snow quality. The extended season coincides with major sporting events including the annual Women's Alpine Ski World Cup races in January and preparations for the February 2026 Winter Olympics when Cortina hosts women's alpine skiing, bobsleigh, skeleton, luge, and curling competitions.