There are places where mountains become pages and words blend with the landscape. Every summer, A Mountain of Books turns Cortina d’Ampezzo into one of Italy’s most prestigious cultural gatherings, hosting writers, journalists, intellectuals, and leading figures from the international scene. Between book presentations, conversations, and author talks, the Queen of the Dolomites offers a unique opportunity to experience literature in an extraordinary setting, where culture meets nature. A journey through stories, ideas, and great voices that makes every event one to remember.
| Date | Time | Event | Guest | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 11 | 6:00 PM | A Just Peace (Opening) | Oleksandra Matviichuk (2022 Nobel Peace Prize) | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 AM | Speech for a Friend | Erri De Luca | Rifugio Averau |
| Monday, July 13 | 6:00 PM | The Discovery of the Dolomites | Luigi Tassi | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Friday, July 17 | 6:00 PM | Campiello Prize 2026 | Finalists: Ermanno Cavazzoni, Marcello Fois, Valeria Parrella, Alcide Pierantozzi, Elena Varvello | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Saturday, July 18 | 6:00 PM | The Blue Album | Yaryna Grusha | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Sunday, July 19 | 6:00 PM | The King of the Attic | Massimo Spampani | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Tuesday, July 21 | 6:00 PM | Against Empires | Vittorio Emanuele Parsi | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Wednesday, July 22 | 6:00 PM | Self-Defense | Roberto Paradisi | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Friday, July 24 | 6:00 PM | Successions | Tommaso Ebhardt | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Saturday, July 25 | 6:00 PM | So Much Life Still Ahead | Viola Ardone | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Sunday, July 26 | 6:00 PM | Vinology | Alessandro Torcoli | Grand Hotel Savoia |
| Monday, July 27 | 6:00 PM | Coming to Terms with the Enemy | Gastone Breccia | Alexander Girardi Hall |
| Tuesday, July 28 | 6:00 PM | Flower Power | Ilaria Maria Sala | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 11:00 AM | Happy Birthday Radio Cortina – 1976-2026 | Celebratory event | Conchiglia, Piazza Angelo Dibona |
| Wednesday, July 29 | 6:00 PM | The Fire of Venice | Giovanni Montanaro | Palazzo delle Poste – Sala Cultura |
| Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 PM | American Darkness | Mario Del Pero | Grand Hotel Savoia |
| Friday, July 31 | 6:00 PM | The Magic of the Classics – Philip K. Dick | Emanuele Trevi | Grand Hotel Savoia |
Amid the peaks of the Dolomites comes one of the most prestigious events on the Italian wine scene. VinoVip Cortina brings together outstanding producers, experts, and enthusiasts for two days devoted to wine culture, with tastings, meetings, and in-depth talks featuring some of the industry’s most authoritative voices. From great classics to new labels, every glass tells a story of place and tradition, finding in Cortina an exceptional stage. An exclusive experience where taste meets elegance, and the Dolomites become the perfect backdrop to celebrate the best of Italian winemaking.
For almost eighty years, the Coppa d’Oro delle Dolomiti has told the story of the bond between the automobile, the mountains, and timeless elegance. Vintage cars cross the Dolomite passes in a unique display, where the charm of classic engines meets some of the most iconic landscapes of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. Cortina d’Ampezzo once again becomes the beating heart of an event that unites tradition, passion, and style, turning its streets into an open-air museum. More than a regularity race, it’s a journey through the history of motoring, amid breathtaking views, genuine emotion, and the refined atmosphere of one of summer’s most iconic events.
For a few days, Cortina becomes an open-air laboratory, where design meets the mountains and ideas take shape amid the Dolomites. Cortina Design Weekend is where architecture, innovation, technology, and culture engage in dialogue with the land, giving rise to installations, talks, and routes that look to the future without losing touch with their roots. It’s a chance to see the mountains with fresh eyes, through projects that combine aesthetics, sustainability, and vision. An event that celebrates creativity as a driver of change, and Cortina as a space for inspiration, where the future takes shape between nature and culture.
Some routes cross the mountains, others cross history. Cortina 56-26 – The Legacy Trail is born from the meeting of two Olympic Games, those of 1956 and those of 2026, ideally joining seventy years of sporting passion along trails, woods, and places that have made Cortina a symbol of international sport. Every step leads through extraordinary views and iconic venues, where nature meets memory and the past inspires the future. More than a trail running race, it’s a journey through the Olympic legacy of the Queen of the Dolomites, to be experienced with eyes on the peaks and heart immersed in legend.
Registration is open: discover the 26 km and 56 km routes and book your spot on the official website.
