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Luxury Hotel de LËN in the
picturesque Cortina d’Ampezzo.
C O R T I N A D ’A M P E Z Z O
Nestled in the Dolomites UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Cortina d’Ampezzo 昀椀rst
dazzled the world as host of the 1956
Winter Olympics and returns in 2026 with its
reputation as one of Europe’s most exclusive
mountain destinations still 昀椀rmly intact. Here,
pastel-hued sunsets wash the snow-dusted
peaks in pink hues, chic boutiques line the
charming Corso Italia, and the white bell tower
of El Ciampanin stands proudly above the
town, giving Cortina a fairytale feel. And, while
the town’s world-class ski area remains the
star attraction (and will stay open throughout
the Games), this storied resort o昀昀ers far more
than just perfectly groomed pistes.
Unlike its 昀氀ashier counterparts, Cortina
epitomises understated Italian elegance.
Strict building codes have kept the town
beautifully authentic, while a wealth of
high-end hotels and sumptuously appointed
spas provide the pinnacle of alpine luxury.
Highlights include the much-anticipated
Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, opening in early
2026, the contemporary Hotel de LËN –
sister to Puglia’s celebrated Borgo Egnazia
Tofana ski racing slope
in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
© Hotel de LËN
