Have anyone ever skiied there? How far is it away from Venice? Where can I get info on how to get there from "public transportation"?

Hello Robin, <BR> <BR>I've been several times, - but not in the ski season. <BR> <BR>From Venice Mestre you can go by train as far as Calalzo di Cadore, about 30km S.E of Cortina. From Calalzo there is a connecting bus service up to Cortina. <BR>Your total journey time would be about 3hours 30-45minutes. <BR> <BR>Between Venice and Calalzo you may have to change train at Conegliano or Ponte nelle Alpi (near Belluno), or both, depending on which train you catch from Venice. There is currently a train from Venice Mestre leaving at 09.55, - if you catch that one you'd get to Cortina about 13.45, give or take... The timetables are on:- <BR> <BR>www.fs-on-line.com <BR> <BR>I believe there is also a seasonal once-a-day coach service between Venice (Piazzale Roma) and Cortina, - but I don't have any info. on this. Maybe Paulo or someone else can help... <BR> <BR>Hope this helps... <BR> <BR>Steve <BR> <BR>P.S. Don't miss this trip, - the scenery around Cortina is stunning! <BR> <BR>

I've just checked the timetable. You have an earlier departure from Mestre at 07.52 arriving Calalzo at 10.22 with no change en route. With that train you should be in Cortina soon after 11.00. <BR> <BR>The first 3 departures from Venice Mestre are:- <BR> <BR>07.52 <BR>09.55 <BR>12.15 <BR> <BR>I hope this helps. <BR> <BR>Steve

Thanks for you help Steve!

Robin, I skied Cortina a few years ago. We had a great time and the scenery is absolutely incredible!! The skiing for the most part isn't too hard. Mostly easy intermediate/beginner stuff. The great thing is it's so different from how we ski in the US. In the Dolomites, it's more about a way of traveling and sightseeing -- and eating! If you get a Super Dolomite pass, it's good for 450 different lifts, gondolas, poma, etc. You can ski from village to village for many kilometers, then ski back or take a taxi back if you're too tired. The Sella Ronda route has some of the best scenery you can imagine, but it's only worth doing on a clear day. You can start in any one of a dozen villages, then ski clockwise or counterclock wise around an entire mountain. Be sure to stop for lunch along the way to further admire the views. Strong intermediate skiers can do it. If you want more info, let me know. Cortina hosted the winter Olympics in the 50's.