Cortina was one of the first resorts in Europe to open, and was the first in the giant Dolomiti Superski region, way back on November 13th, and it will be one of the last to close – and again the last in the Dolomitii Superski region, after a near six-month season, on May 1st.
The combination of recent snowfalls and north facing slopes have helped the area and staff there say, "... conditions in Cortina are great." There are also special deals for families – with free lift passdes and accommodation for children aged up to eight during April. Children aged 8 – 11 pay half price.
Cortina is celebrating the last month of their long ski season with three sports events running through April to be held on the peaks of Mount Faloria. First up is the Carrera Punta Nera Freeride Challenge, scheduled for this Saturday 2 April for fresh snow enthusiasts on the summit of Punta Nera. Part of the Free Ride circuit I Free, spectators can watch from the Tondi mountain refuge.
The second event on the agenda, the Sport Festival, takes place on Saturday 16th April on the large and sunny terrace of the Faloria mountain hut. The event kicks off at 10am with friendly races organized by the ski schools and the ski club of Cortina, followed by an après-ski party at the Faloria refuge until the sun goes down behind the mountain.
The final event is the Faloria Ski challenge, planned for the last day of the season on Sunday 1st May – it's a giant slalom race on the Tondi piste open to all FISI categories.
And for all snow-enthusiasts out there who are not yet tired of skiing, the Alpine Guides and Dolomiti Ski Rock organize ski-mountaineering and free ride excursions, taking advantage of hopefully excellent snow conditions and the longer days.