Skiing from Cortina to Toblach on the Via Ferrovia

Toblach Arena Stadium surrounded by Dolomite peaks

This month World Cup racers in Toblach skied close to one of my favorite trails: the Via Ferrovia or Rail Trail from Cortina to Toblach. This 25 km ski follows an old railroad trail through long tunnels, over breathtaking bridges and past some of the most iconic peaks in the Dolomites: the Tre Cime or Three Chimneys.

Lumi guests at a trailside restaurant along the Via Ferrovia ski trail from Cortina to Toblach.

The trail is groomed for classic and skating, but the long, gradual uphill grade is a classic strider’s dream. At the peak of the pass, a small hut awaits you with warm drinks. I like to save my appetite for the next hut though, overlooking the Lago di Landro lake and up at the Tre Cime. In a region with both Germanic and Italian influences, I always have a hard time deciding between a fresh pasta bolognese or savory schnitzel.

Skiing through former rail tunnels along the Via Ferrovia

Of course, a warm apple strudel helps cleanse my palette afterwards. The last 10 km of the trail cruises downhill to the iconic Toblach Arena stadium, where the ski center is built into one of the most recognizable climbs on the World Cup. Despite being a little tired after the 25 km ski, I love striding up that last climb for a view of the stadium and the Dolomites, thinking back to some of the memorable World Cup finishes in Toblach.

Stoked to be at Toblach Arena Stadium in the sunshine

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