Skiing in the Alps isn’t just for Switzerland anymore. Northern Italy’s Dolomites are dotted with snow-dusted villages that look straight out of a storybook—and with the Winter Olympics calling the region home, they’re finally getting the attention they deserve.
This stretch of the Alps blends majestic mountains with a unique mix of Italian and Austrian culture, and while Cortina has caught the world’s attention, plenty of underrated Alpine villages are waiting to be explored. From ski resorts where you can live out your own Olympic fantasies to mountain retreats perfect for après-ski, these towns capture the magic of Northern Italy in winter.
