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- Dan BRedwood City, California52 contributionsFantastic Views, but they close on the early sideAfter a long bus ride from hot & muggy Venice, the mountain town of Cortina was like a breath of fresh air (literally). After checking into our hotel, we decided to continue our upward trend and ride a cable car to the top of Cortina's most famous, nearby mountain - the Tofana, at over 3200 m (10,500+ feet). It was pricier than expected (40 Euro to the very top) But Hey - it was a clear summer's day! And when would we be coming back?! The full business name appeared to be: Tofana Cortina - Freccia nel Cielo (or "arrow in the sky"). And it was actually three different legs: one gondola and two cable cars, with transfer points at mid-level peaks. Restaurants with bars were available at each point, but we needed to complete our round trip in under 2 hours due to our late start. And again, the top (Cima Tofana) was our focus. After reaching the final station at 3191m the views from the giant deck were astounding. The town of Cortina was laid out below us like a toy village, and we could see several prominent points in the surrounding Dolomites (some of which we would walk by in the following days on the AV1). We had the opportunity to walk another 50m further up to the peak from there, which a few of us started to do. But when the path became narrow and sketchy, and the dropoffs became potentially fatal, I turned around due to poor shoes. (That, and half the people around us were dressed in climbing gear). It was a sweet but short visit. After spending about 20 more minutes at the top station we rode the last cable car down; no time to grab a snack or cocktail. Despite knowing what we were in for, my primary complaint is still the early closing time: 5 pm (i.e. over three hours before sunset in early August). The lower transfer stations closed down soon after. (Why?) If I ever do return to Cortina, I'd come back, but with an earlier start. Tips and tricks: - Bring an extra layer - The top can be much cooler (and windier) than the base - Wear good hiking shoes if you fancy some extra excursions - Give yourself plenty of time!Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten September 18, 2024
- AmyLJSouth Wales, United Kingdom315 contributionsHeaven!We've done cable cars all over the world and they're all amazing in their own way but there's something extra special about this one! It was really easy to park, very short queue for tickets and with the frequency of the gondolas and then the cable cars we were at the very top at Cima before we knew it! And those views.... wow... being the Dolomites just very different from other mountain tops! Each cable car operator was lovely & smiley! We done a lot of research about which cable car to do in the area and were so glad we chose Tofana. Really good value for money aswell!Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 3, 2024
- carkeekparkSeattle, Washington124 contributionsAmazing Views Above CortinaAmazing views of the Dolomites above Cortina. We took the series of gondolas and trams to reach the summit on September 29, the last day of the summer season. It was a beautiful day and the views were well worth the price.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 9, 2024
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Sylvie G.
Kortrijk, Belgium1,362 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
All right. The climb is not cheap 37€, but you reach one of the highest peaks which gives you a view of all the Dolomites. A great moment of happiness. We had lunch at the pizzeria and rested below on the deck chairs in the restaurant at the arrival point of the cable cars. The latter was closed. Fortunately we had lunch earlier because this closure was not indicated!!

Written September 27, 2023
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Alice S
Lillehammer, Norway221 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Absolutely the most thrilling thing I did on our trip to the Dolomittes. Took the first cable car to the first plateau. Had a walk around the Observatory, enjoyed the views and bathed in the sun. Went to take the second cable car, and was told there had been a serious accident higher up. Turned out a basejumper had plunged to his death so we had a two and a half hour wait while they recovered the body. All cable cars were haulted. So sad.Enjoyed a meat platter and a beer at the Masi winebar while waiting.Took the second cable car up. Walked around, took in the views. There was also a restaurant serving pizza. Then we took the last cable car to Cima Tofana. I have a fear of heights so this was slightly terrifying for me. The car goes straight up to the mountain top and you disembark on to a large terrace. Magnificent views all around🤩 But I really felt as though I had the world at my feet. Was very glad to get back down on to firm ground. Highly recommend!!! A once in a lifetime experience for me!!
Written September 15, 2023
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Iwillski
Plymouth, UK76 contributions
Mar 2022
Probably not so good for a complete beginner but a moderately competent skier can find reliable powder and ice. A mix of lifts, one rather archaic the new one a chair with a middle station may come as a surprise to some. The café/ restaurant is very pleasant and has super views.
Written March 9, 2022
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fi_decorso
Milan, Italy70,647 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Along the Sotecordes path (see review) this year "our" Tofane were in particular that of Rozes with its pillars and the looming Punta Anna, an offshoot of the Tofana di Mezzo, which is the highest of the three. Their multifaceted beauty fascinates, the scenarios that unfold along the way are grandiose and enchanting. This, as well as each of the other Dolomite groups, would therefore deserve the maximum rating, which however I am forced not to assign for the reasons fully illustrated in my previous reviews and which, unfortunately, each time find further confirmation.
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Written September 23, 2023
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fi_decorso
Milan, Italy70,647 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
During the two weeks spent in Val Fiorentina we headed only once towards the Tofane, wonderful mountains that inspire respect (or at least should) just by looking at them. What we have learned about the ongoing slaughter for the 2026 Winter Olympics leaves dismay and little room for confidence in the human being and his future.
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Written October 7, 2024
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Kai Wah
Malaysia3,806 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We did a day trip to Cortina d’Ampezzo from Venice by taking FlixBus with advanced purchase of this tickets using FlixBus APP. Three-hour bus journey departed from Venezia Tronchetto to Cortina Autostazions cost €21.98 round trip per person. It was end of winter beginning of spring, hence an off peak season. It was quiet when we reached Cortina d’Ampezzo. After lunchtime, we proceeded to Faloria Cable Car Station (within 10 mins walk in Cortina d’Ampezzo town) to go to the ski resort at €19 round trip (which maybe off peak season price) per person. Cable car took 15-20 mins to reach the ski resort. The mountain ranges of Dolomites view at the ski resort had blown us away. It was spectacular view on a sunny day. There is a viewing platform, and a restaurant to relax and chill with the lovely views. Small ski resort but the views were good enough to impress us! There were still many skiers having fun at the skiing slopes. Even a non skiers like us were having fun with great time too!
Written July 1, 2019
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Wolfritter Varol
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy6 contributions
Sep 2019
The most famous And highest montains in the valley of cortina d’ampezzo, if you have time especially in summer you’ll can get the top by cable car and if the sky is really clear, you’ll could see the laguna of Venice........
Recommended......;)
Recommended......;)
Written February 23, 2020
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MumbaiArun
Mumbai83 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
I was at Cortina D'Ampezzo in this Dec 2018 and was happily skiing at the beginners slopes. I was at Chalet Tofana. On the first day, my wife and myself just went for a joy ride on the ski lifts without skis and enjoyed the views and came back down on the lift. On the 3rd day I was happily skiing and decided to take a look at the higher slopes to see if I was ready for them.
I entered the chair lift and while reaching the top I saw the slopes were quite treacherous and decided these slopes were not for me.
So I decided to return back on the chair lift.
To my utter surprise, the operator stopped the lift and rudely asked me to get off.
I first tried to question him why he was asking to get off when I had a valid pass and after all it was my decision whether I wanted to ski or not.
But he knew no English and just shrugged his shoulders indicating that he would not restart the lift if I didn't get off.
I then pleaded to him that I could not ski and needed to get back down safely. How else would I be able to get down if I'm not on the lift. Again he just shrugged his shoulders indicating he didn't care and that as far as he was concerned I had to just get the hell off.
Being left with no option, I removed my skis and tried waking down. With the steep gradient of the slippery slopes I fell a couple of times while walking as ski shoes offer handly any grip whatsoever. I then thought it would be best to again wear the skis and slowly snow plough all the way down.
I could just manage a few feet and I slipped and fell down very badly. The fall was so bad that I've torn 3 of my 4 ligaments of my left knee. It is such a painful and slow journey to recover..
I just wish I met that unconcerned and rude lift operator later. I would have given him such a bashing that for sure it would be him in the hospital instead of me..
What I do not understand is :
1) Why the hell was I not allowed to use the lift on the way down?
2) If there was such a strict rule, how come on the first day my wife and I went up and down without any problems?
3) There should have been very clear warning signs that lifts can't be used on the way down.
These stupid people want their patrons to have fun or land in hospitals with broken limbs?? How is a foreigner supposed to know if there are such rules and if they are not clearly spelt out? I've visited Zermatt and other ski destinations and this is not the standard rule anywhere else. Why here?? And why the hell is it not clearly spelt out?
4) I wish somebody can clear this point for me and if the ski lift operator was wrong in not allowing me to use the lift for coming down despite my pleading him and inability to undertake such steep slopes, I have all the details of which lift I used, time and date and if that operator could be identified, I think he should be immediately sacked with a serious apology letter to me. If I could have his details maybe I could ensure he's sent to the hospital with some broken limbs thanks to me.
You guys in charge of the lifts at Cortina D'Ampezzo very seriously need to consider this point. Accidents could be fatal.. Are you playing with peoples lives?? Who gives you the right to do this? Who's going to pay for my 3 months of pain and discomfort to myself and my family? I'm writing this while wearing leg braces as I cannot move my leg at all.
You should make it very clear that the lifts can't be used for the way down if there exists such a stupid rule.
I entered the chair lift and while reaching the top I saw the slopes were quite treacherous and decided these slopes were not for me.
So I decided to return back on the chair lift.
To my utter surprise, the operator stopped the lift and rudely asked me to get off.
I first tried to question him why he was asking to get off when I had a valid pass and after all it was my decision whether I wanted to ski or not.
But he knew no English and just shrugged his shoulders indicating that he would not restart the lift if I didn't get off.
I then pleaded to him that I could not ski and needed to get back down safely. How else would I be able to get down if I'm not on the lift. Again he just shrugged his shoulders indicating he didn't care and that as far as he was concerned I had to just get the hell off.
Being left with no option, I removed my skis and tried waking down. With the steep gradient of the slippery slopes I fell a couple of times while walking as ski shoes offer handly any grip whatsoever. I then thought it would be best to again wear the skis and slowly snow plough all the way down.
I could just manage a few feet and I slipped and fell down very badly. The fall was so bad that I've torn 3 of my 4 ligaments of my left knee. It is such a painful and slow journey to recover..
I just wish I met that unconcerned and rude lift operator later. I would have given him such a bashing that for sure it would be him in the hospital instead of me..
What I do not understand is :
1) Why the hell was I not allowed to use the lift on the way down?
2) If there was such a strict rule, how come on the first day my wife and I went up and down without any problems?
3) There should have been very clear warning signs that lifts can't be used on the way down.
These stupid people want their patrons to have fun or land in hospitals with broken limbs?? How is a foreigner supposed to know if there are such rules and if they are not clearly spelt out? I've visited Zermatt and other ski destinations and this is not the standard rule anywhere else. Why here?? And why the hell is it not clearly spelt out?
4) I wish somebody can clear this point for me and if the ski lift operator was wrong in not allowing me to use the lift for coming down despite my pleading him and inability to undertake such steep slopes, I have all the details of which lift I used, time and date and if that operator could be identified, I think he should be immediately sacked with a serious apology letter to me. If I could have his details maybe I could ensure he's sent to the hospital with some broken limbs thanks to me.
You guys in charge of the lifts at Cortina D'Ampezzo very seriously need to consider this point. Accidents could be fatal.. Are you playing with peoples lives?? Who gives you the right to do this? Who's going to pay for my 3 months of pain and discomfort to myself and my family? I'm writing this while wearing leg braces as I cannot move my leg at all.
You should make it very clear that the lifts can't be used for the way down if there exists such a stupid rule.
Written December 25, 2018
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Adrian G
Island of Malta, Malta466 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
La Tofana (Freccia nel Cielo) cable car is in Cortina D'Ampezzo. It has it's own parking area. The ride is in three stages and if you go to the top it costs 30 euro per person. At the ticket counter ask if the weather on top is clear, they have a webcam and can tell you what the conditions are. In summer it is open from 9am to 5pm.
At the Col Druscie stop there is a restaurant and also an astro observatory. Cima Tofana at the very top lies at 3244 meters and is the third highest peak of the Dolomites. Here there is a large panoramic terrace with 360 views of the surrounding mountains. Many people were lying on loungers sun bathing and relaxing. The views are truly exceptional.
You can also go further up via a metal staircase, and for the more adventurous there are many via ferratas, hikes and climbing. A short walk takes you the metal cross erected at this site. we were her in july and i suggest you take a jacket with you even though some people were bare chested on the sun deck.
At the top you will also find refreshments in the form of toasted sandwiches, coffee, beer, gluvine etc.
This cable car ride to the top is worth it.
At the Col Druscie stop there is a restaurant and also an astro observatory. Cima Tofana at the very top lies at 3244 meters and is the third highest peak of the Dolomites. Here there is a large panoramic terrace with 360 views of the surrounding mountains. Many people were lying on loungers sun bathing and relaxing. The views are truly exceptional.
You can also go further up via a metal staircase, and for the more adventurous there are many via ferratas, hikes and climbing. A short walk takes you the metal cross erected at this site. we were her in july and i suggest you take a jacket with you even though some people were bare chested on the sun deck.
At the top you will also find refreshments in the form of toasted sandwiches, coffee, beer, gluvine etc.
This cable car ride to the top is worth it.
Written August 23, 2018
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Richards_remarks
Stockholm, Sweden413 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Probably my favorite place with astounding views of the Italian Alps, west of Cortina d'Ampezzo. The last cable car stop at 3225 meters, is often closed during the winter season.
Written August 26, 2021
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Where is TOFANA located? How to get there by car?
Written March 8, 2017
Tofana Freccia nel Cielo
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
Near the Ice Stadium of Cortina d'Ampezzo!
Written March 8, 2017
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