4 Cortina d'Ampezzo Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Dolomites Via Ferrata Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $167Our pick

Spend about four hours learning via ferrata skills with a UIAGM/IFMGA mountain guide near Cortina d’Ampezzo. After a short drive and walking approach, you’ll get a safety briefing and instruction before climbing a route chosen for your ability and conditions. Routes may include historic trenches. Gear rental and lifts cost extra.

“Just do it! We have no climbing experience but Marco made us feel very safe the whole time. If you’re in decent shape and aren’t afraid of heights, you’ll be fine & have so much fun. Bring hiking or climbing shoes (not running shoes). If you don’t want to pack them, you can rent some from Ski Service in Cortina. Marco knows many routes in the area and will take you wherever is most appropriate for your skill level. He contacted me as soon as I booked to ask about it skill level. You can do a private group or with other people. We were with one other couple &…”

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2.Cortina & Dolomites Small Group full Day tour from Venice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $275

Leave Venice by air-conditioned minivan for a full day among the Dolomites’ peaks, lakes, and alpine towns. An English-speaking driver handles the route, with photo stops and free time in places such as Pieve di Cadore, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Misurina, and Auronzo. Groups are small, but the exact stops can change with weather and road conditions.

“Simone’ was fantastic—knowledgeable and humorous. The drive was beautiful and afforded us a nice nap on the way back to Venice. Dolomites were amazing and Cortina was an especially nice town. We will be sure to watch the 2026 Olympics and recall our time there! What a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Venice!”

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3.Guided Snowshoeing Day to Discover the Dolomites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $154Best value

Set out at 9 am for a six to seven-hour private snowshoe walk near Cortina and San Vito di Cadore. Your guide teaches you the basics, then leads you through snowy mountain scenery, pointing out animal tracks and explaining snow safety. Snowshoes and poles are included. Lunch, boots, and winter clothing are not.

“Great experience!! First time with snowshoes and the hike was amazing, super nice views! We were just the two of us with Elisa”

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4.Heart of the Dolomites starting from Cortina d’Ampezzo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $450

From Cortina, a local English-speaking driver takes your private group across mountain passes to viewpoints at Falzarego, Gardena, Sella, Pordoi and Giau. Expect short photo stops, a possible cable-car ride to high viewpoints, and an hour for lunch at a mountain lodge. Pickup and drop-off are included; meals and cable cars cost extra.

“Devid was very knowledgeable and insightful. I was impressed with the day’s itinerary and would highly recommend him as a guide.”

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