Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo Gears Up For 11th Edition Of WinteRace Cortina
Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo welcomes international guests competing in the 11th edition of WinteRace Cortina, the well-known classic car race, which will take place from March 7th to March 9th, 2024 in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Among the 50 classic vehicles built before 1999 are also the 20 modern ones from the ICON category, the historic cars of the future. The hotel, located within the heart of town welcomes the teams as they prepare to race the Dolomiti roads for a total of approximately 420 kilometers, in two day-long stages with the start and finish planned on Corso Italia, one of the most prestigious and well-known streets in the historic centre of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
WinteRace Cortina, and Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d'Ampezzo share a deep connection which is evident through the hotel's long-standing history, location, and involvement in the local community. The relationship serves as a testament to the enduring relationship between the hotel, the town, and the passion for sports and outdoor activities that Cortina d'Ampezzo embodies. The heritage encapsulated in WinteRace marries with the historic grandeur that Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo has come to represent in the area, with guests coming from all over to the hotel since the late 19th century, as part of the Grand Tour of Europe.
Against the backdrop of the Dolomite mountains, the hotel stands as a property that can hold a proud position amongst the busy streets of Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing a rich and treasured heritage for the modern traveller. Cortina came of age in the 1950s, when American presidents and British prime ministers came to sign the guest book. The rest of the world discovered the hotel in the 19th century when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. “The hotel has evolved and grown up over the many years and has never lost its essence and personality, and the all-important authenticity and respect to the local territory,” says General Manager Rosanna Conti.
The mountainous world and the queen of the Dolomites provide the ideal stage to showcase the characteristics of the classic automobiles as they race through the streets. The WinteRace Cortina is meant to make people dream, with onlookers able to admire the natural beauty of Cortina d’Ampezzo and the might of the Dolomites in turn. With high-octane automobiles at the helm, those who participate are aware that they are active witnesses of the history of both the cars of the past and the future, and they experience it in a glamorous yet friendly and passionate atmosphere.
Since its opening over 100 years ago, Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo has been a central part of Cortina’s social fabric. Grand Hotel Savoia Cortina d’Ampezzo, a Radisson Collection Hotel, combines sophistication with timeless elegance. The five-star hotel’s prime location offers guests adrenaline-fueled outdoor pursuits, picturesque skiing and unique cultural opportunities along with romantic getaways. Throughout its inspiring history, the 132-room hotel has played host to several distinguished guests, from some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities to heads of state. Guests are invited to dine at the property’s three unique culinary locations starting with the Ristorante Savoy, 1224 Bar Lounge & Terrace and The Sports Bar, as well as relax in the intimate Savoia Spa featuring Comfort Zone treatments and products.
