About Us
A family chalet with 70 years of stories in the Dolomites
Chalet Cortina d’Ampezzo is more than a mountain house – it is the heart of the Rinaldi family. For three generations, our family has welcomed guests to this little corner of the Dolomites, sharing the warmth of our home, our love for the mountains and the simple joy of slow, alpine days.
The story begins in the early 1950s, when Nonno Alberto Rinaldi, a carpenter from a small village near Cortina, decided to build a wooden house on a sunny slope surrounded by larch and pine trees. What started as a modest farmhouse soon became a place where travellers stopped for a glass of wine, a bowl of hot soup and a bed by the fire.
Today, the chalet is lovingly run by Elena and Luca Rinaldi, Alberto’s grandchildren. Together with their parents, Marta and Giovanni, they have transformed the old farmhouse into a cozy winter retreat while keeping every beam of wood and every corner full of family memories.
From Nonno Alberto’s dream to today’s chalet
Every family has a place where all stories begin. For the Rinaldis, that place is this house. Over the decades, the chalet has seen heavy winters, long summers, children learning to ski, harvests of apples and grapes, and guests arriving from all over the world.
Family values in every detail of your stay
When you sleep at Chalet Cortina d’Ampezzo, you sleep where the Rinaldis have celebrated Christmases, New Year’s dinners and countless birthdays. Each bedroom is created as if we were preparing it for someone we love – with soft duvets, natural materials and small details that make you feel taken care of.
Our family believes that true luxury is time and attention. That’s why we welcome only a small number of guests, so that we can be present, listen to what you need and help you discover the most beautiful corners of our mountains.
- Cozy bedrooms with wooden ceilings, soft textiles and mountain or forest views.
- Homemade breakfast prepared by Marta with local products and recipes from Nonna Lucia.
- Personal tips from Elena and Luca about ski slopes, hikes and hidden spots in Cortina.
- Private wellness area to relax after a day outside, just a few steps from your room.
The Rinaldis behind Chalet Cortina d’Ampezzo
We are a small family with a big love for these mountains. Each of us has a different role, but we all share the same goal – to make you feel that, for a few days, this chalet is also your home in Cortina.
Chalet Cortina d’Ampezzo is the place where soft alpine light, the scent of natural wood and the quiet of the forest meet.
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