On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, from 9:00 to 13:00, equipment brands let you try 2026/27 skis, boots and accessories for free at the foot of the Tofane Schuss, at 2,100 metres.
The Cortina Ski Test is the weekend when makers of skis, boots and, new this year, accessories let you try their 2026/27 products. The brands' village is set up at 2,100 metres, at the foot of the Tofane Schuss, the opening section of the Olympia delle Tofane, the run of the women's Olympic alpine races at Milano Cortina 2026.
You can try the equipment that best suits your style and level, with advice from the manufacturers' experts. The official pages do not list the brands taking part. On the same Saturday the Snowboard World Cup parallel giant slalom is held on the Faloria, with the finals at 17:30.
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Good to know
- Admission: Taking part in the tests is free, open to all and needs no booking. The official pages do not say how you get up to 2,100 metres or whether you need a ski pass.
- When: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026, 9:00 to 13:00 according to Cortina's tourism site; the lift company, ISTA, confirms the two days. No booking is needed.
- How you reach the village and whether you need a ski pass is not stated: ask ISTA Gestione Impianti Cortina, telephone 0436 861263, or check impianticortina.it before you go up.
- For the Tofane runs and lifts, see the Cortina ski area page.
Official website (tickets & info) ↗
Dates, times and prices change every year: always check the official pages before you go.