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It's the taking part that counts.
The Winter Games in Cortina were the sporting highlight of
the year 1956. For the first time the Olympics were broadcast on
T.V. The whole World watched and experienced the spectacular winter
in the Dolomites. However, the Olympic motto is still valid today:
it's the taking part that counts! In fact the tour follows the footsteps
of the great skiing sportsmen and women, with unforgettable panoramic
views over the renowned Dolomite peaks as well as pure skiing fun.
The lightning fast slopes on the Tofana and the downhill Olympia
run from Pomedes to Rumerlo provide racing sensations among weird
looking rock formations. On the way we find the Duca d'Aosta hut.
The Olympic flame was kept safely here before the opening ceremony.
Nowadays Cortina offers 140 kilometres of runs and the tour shows
the most attractive, including gentle slopes for the entire family.
Sporting highlights
The Olympia tour can be completed either in one or two days. After
the Tofana summit other high peaks are in store for you like Monte
Cristallo and Monte Faloria. Great skiing fun is assured in the
Cristallo-Faloria region. This section of the tour begins on the
2,123mt. high Monte Faloria with a really long descent on the 'Vitelli'
slope, the Olympic Giant Slalom run. Through spectacular alpine
landscapes we move further on to Stratondi, Canalone Franchetti,
Tondi Normale or Slittone. The tour carries on across the Cristallo
area on the almost 3,000mt. high Forcella Staunies. The lightning
fast run of the Canalone Staunìes, seen from Son Forca, should
only be attempted by the more experienced skier. This slope is the
ultimate in sporting challenges and only open in the best of conditions.
The healthy and tasty 'Olympia dish' served at some traditional
huts along the itinerary is also worth a mention.
Tip: a pure adrenalin surge
You've swung over lightning fast runs and marvelled at the sporting
heroes ventures. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of just one more
Olympic experience: the thrilling trip by Taxi Bob sleigh on the
trail of Eugenio Monti, the legendary bob Olympic champion from
Cortina. And one more tip: wonderful, moderately difficult slopes
for you to enjoy in the Lagazuoi - 5 Torri skiing resort on the
'Romantic Panoramic View' skiing tour which sets off from Cortina-Falzarego
Pass.
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