Dolomiti First World War Ski Tour from Cortina d'Ampezzo

The route traces where First World War battles unfolded across the Dolomiti peaks.

A ski tour from Cortina d'Ampezzo that winds around Col di Lana and the surrounding Dolomiti peaks, following the sites of First World War battles. The seven-hour route includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in your choice of language, and private vehicle transport. You bring skis or rent them at checkout. Lunch and the skipass are separate.

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Cortina d'Ampezzo and moves through a landscape shaped by history. Your guide (a professional who speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French) leads you on skis around Col di Lana, where the front lines of the First World War ran through the mountains. The route is built for skiers of moderate fitness. It winds around the bases of the Dolomiti's most famous peaks rather than climbing them, so the focus stays on the terrain and the stories beneath it.

Transport by private vehicle connects the ski sections, which means you are not hiking between runs or navigating public lifts on your own. The guide handles the route, the timing and the navigation. A professional photographer travels with the group to capture the day, so you have images of the peaks and the moments without managing a camera yourself. The seven-hour span gives you time to move through multiple sites without rushing. The day ends with hotel drop-off.

At checkout, you choose whether to bring your own skis or rent equipment for the tour. Either way, you will need to arrange your skipass separately: that sits outside the tour price and lets you pick the coverage that fits your plans.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• private vehicle transport.
• professional photographer guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ski TourGuide in 4 languages · Available from 9 Jan 2027Full-day tour of the Dolomites using your own skis or snowboard; pickup is included, along with the shuttle.

Ski tour with equipment included.Guide in 4 languages · Available from 9 Jan 2027Full-day tour of the Dolomites with ski or snowboard rental; the shuttle includes pickup.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Jan 2027

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Centro Boarderline

Is this one for you?Bring your own skis or rent them at checkout. The choice depends on whether you want to travel with familiar equipment or pack lighter. Either way, you will arrange your skipass separately so you can pick the coverage zone that matches your plans for the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What is Col di Lana and why does this tour focus on it?

Col di Lana is a mountain pass in the Dolomiti where some of the bloodiest First World War battles were fought. The tour winds around its base and the surrounding peaks to show you the terrain where those battles unfolded, with your guide explaining the history as you ski.

How long is the ski tour and what does the day include?

The tour runs seven hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. It includes your professional guide, private vehicle transport between ski sections, and a photographer who documents the day. Lunch and the skipass are not included and you arrange those separately.

Do I need to bring my own skis or can I rent them?

You can bring your own skis or choose the equipment rental option at checkout. Either way, you will need a skipass, which you purchase separately from the tour.

Is this tour suitable for intermediate skiers?

The tour is designed for skiers with at least a moderate level of fitness. The route winds around the peaks rather than climbing them, so it focuses on the terrain and the history rather than technical difficulty.