It's been a slow ski season across Europe. The lack of snow and warmer temps are drying up some ski towns. Good news is Cortina has one of the best capabilities to make snow which means conditions are going to be better there than most places in the Dolomites.
As with most places the best time to go is early/mid week. Sunday always has big crowds.
Andy
Aviano
December 09, 2003 Hilton from SOUTH AFRICA
Cortina is paradise- there is no better place to ski in the world! I have been there seven times and have yet to ski all the slopes.
Nerys Roberts from UNITED KINGDOM
Cortina is really underrated, I think. The slopes are usually quiet, as this is predominantly an Italian resort so no early starts (!) and many of the clientel don't even ski. Absolutely great for beginners thanks to slopes at Socrepes and Lacedel. Sure, the areas are spread out but the ski-bus worked fine when we were there - and that was Feb half-term. Next time we are taking a car though.