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The fun continues off the slopes
Cortina
Nestled beneath the magnificent Dolomite Peaks, the picturesque alpine village of Cortina is one of Europe’s most glamorous winter wonderlands, attracting international jet-setters since hosting the 1956 Winter Olympics. Although fairly calm (compared to the après-ski scenes at some of the other top peaks on this list), this sophisticated mountain resort’s nighttime scene is no less noteworthy. After schussing down the mountain’s 90 miles of trails, well-heeled Italians, dressed to the nines, parade through the village after dinner, hitting up the swankiest spots for digestifs and cocktails. Favorites include Enoteca, an old wine bar where patrons can pair wines with cold cuts and cheese; Terrazza Viennese, an elegant café/bar serving pastries like crêpes flambé; Birreria Hacker Pschorrz, a Bavarian pub doling out pints of tasty beer; and the VIP Club which attracts a loyal crowd with an unwaveringly vivacious scene from midnight on.
