Arabba vs Cortina d'Ampezzo
Arabba and Cortina d'Ampezzo are neighbouring resorts in Veneto - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Arabba | Cortina d'Ampezzo |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Very good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Limited |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Very good | Limited |
Beginners
Arabba
Good
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Very good
Intermediates
Arabba
Very good
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Very good
Experts
Arabba
Not ideal
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Limited
Off-piste
Arabba
Not ideal
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Limited
Terrain Park
Arabba
Not ideal
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Not ideal
Families
Arabba
Limited
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Limited
Snow Confidence
Arabba
Good
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Good
Budget
Arabba
Very good
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Arabba | Cortina d'Ampezzo |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 48.5 km | 113.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 926 m | 1877 m |
| Lifts | 19 | 35 |
| Top elevation | 2533 m | 2736 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~94cm) | No data |
| Day pass | €55 | €72 |
Piste
Arabba
48.5 km
Cortina d'Ampezzo
113.3 km
Vertical drop
Arabba
926 m
Cortina d'Ampezzo
1877 m
Lifts
Arabba
19
Cortina d'Ampezzo
35
Top elevation
Arabba
2533 m
Cortina d'Ampezzo
2736 m
Snow reliability
Arabba
very reliable snow
Cortina d'Ampezzo
good snow
Snowiest month
Arabba
December (~94cm)
Cortina d'Ampezzo
No data
Day pass
Arabba
€55
Cortina d'Ampezzo
€72
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Arabba if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Cortina d'Ampezzo if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.