When famed Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier first visited Italy’s Dolomites in 1907, he said, “There are mountains, and then there are the Dolomites,” and called them “the most beautiful architectural work in the world.” These serrated peaks and idyllic alpine valleys two hours north of Venice are certainly the stuff of inspiration—and thanks to both their unparalleled natural beauty as well as a wave of new development, will serve as an unforgettable setting for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games .

Across its numerous villages—from Alta Badia to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Corvara and beyond—the region’s hotel scene is undergoing a renaissance. But as opposed to previous Olympic Games where hotel openings might have felt corporate or somewhat detached, what’s happening in the Dolomites ri

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