The mountains that surround Cortina d’Ampezzo are places of great beauty and charm. Cortina d’Ampezzo and its mountains have inspired Hemingway and Bardot, they have been the backdrop to films such as Cliffhanger, The Pink Panther, 007 Just for your eyes, Fantozzi and protagonists such as Sylver Stallone, Paolo Villaggio, Marcello Mastroianni and Faye Dunaway.
The mountains crown Cortina on all sides, giving it the title of Queen of the Dolomites, a paradise for ski and climbing enthusiasts, a glamorous catwalk for Italian and international society.