The church of Santa Maddalena in Val di Funes under the Odle peaks in winter

Dolomites & Cortina d'Ampezzo

Two hours and a quarter by car from Venice Marco Polo Airport, the Dolomites are the mountains we know best. We drive you there with our own snow-equipped Mercedes, and arrange the rest of the stay: the chalet or hotel, ski instructors and mountain guides, tables at the right huts and the trip back to Venice or on to Milan.

From Venice Airport
About 165 km, 2 h 15 by car
Seasons
Winter from December to March, summer from June to September
Areas
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Val Gardena, Alta Badia, Val di Funes

What we arrange in the Dolomites and Cortina

  • Water taxi

    Private water taxi and chauffeur, from the airport to your door.

  • Chauffeur service / transfer

    Mercedes with professional driver for transfers, day trips and evenings.

  • Private jet

    Private flights to the nearest airport, with ground transfers arranged.

    with licensed partners
  • Helicopter

    Fast transfers and scenic flights.

    with licensed partners
  • Concierge

    Restaurants, villas, private visits, tickets and every request during your stay.

Getting there

Most guests land at Venice Marco Polo and reach Cortina by car with chauffeur: a door-to-door journey with luggage, skis and boots handled for you, in vehicles equipped for snow. We also arrange transfers from Treviso, Milan and Innsbruck, and helicopter flights with licensed partners when time matters.

Getting there
RouteDistanceTime
Venice Marco Polo Airport →
Cortina d'Ampezzo
165 km2 h 15
Venice Marco Polo Airport →
Val Gardena
210 km2 h 45
Venice Marco Polo Airport →
Alta Badia
200 km3 h
Milan →
Cortina d'Ampezzo
410 km4 h 30

Approximate driving times, traffic and road conditions excluded.

Transfers to the Dolomites
VLS chauffeur loading luggage into a Mercedes V Class outside a hotel in the snow

Two seasons, one team

Skier on a groomed slope in the Dolomites under a clear sky

Winter

  • Transfers to the slopes and between valleys
  • Chalets and ski-in ski-out hotels
  • Private ski instructors and guides
  • Lunches and dinners in mountain huts
  • Evenings and events in Cortina
Two mountain bikers on a gravel road below the Dolomites in summer

Summer

  • Hikes with certified mountain guides
  • Via ferrata and climbing for every level
  • Lakes Braies and Misurina, at the right hour
  • E-bike tours across the passes
  • Wine and food of the Dolomites
Gondola lift over snowy forests with the Dolomites in the background
The bell tower of Cortina d'Ampezzo against the Dolomite peaks

Where we take you

Cortina d'Ampezzo
The queen of the Dolomites: slopes on the Tofane and Faloria, Corso Italia, and the 2026 Olympic venues.
Val Gardena
Ortisei, Selva and the Sella Ronda, with the Sassolungo always in view.
Alta Badia
Corvara and San Cassiano: Ladin culture and some of the finest mountain cuisine in Italy.
Val di Funes
The quietest valley, under the Odle peaks: the postcard view of the Dolomites.

Dolomites and Cortina: your questions

How do I get from Venice to Cortina d'Ampezzo?

The most comfortable way is a private transfer by car from Venice Marco Polo Airport: about 165 km and 2 hours 15 minutes, door to door, with luggage and skis handled for you.

Are your vehicles equipped for snow?

Yes. In winter our Mercedes travel with winter tyres and snow equipment, and our drivers know the mountain roads to Cortina and the Dolomite valleys.

Can you book chalets, ski instructors and guides?

Yes. We arrange chalets and hotels, private ski instructors and certified mountain guides with selected local partners, and coordinate everything as your single point of contact.

When is the best time to visit the Dolomites?

From December to March for skiing and winter stays, from June to September for hiking, lakes and passes. Late spring and autumn are quieter, with some lifts and huts closed.

Guides: Dolomites and Cortina

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