Ride the Freccia nel Cielo above Cortina for traditional Ampezzo cuisine, a panoramic terrace, and extraordinary views across the Tofane and Dolomites.
At 1,778 meters above Cortina d’Ampezzo, Ristorante Col Druscié 1778 combines traditional mountain cooking with one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Ampezzo Valley.
Reached by the Freccia nel Cielo gondola, the restaurant sits high on Tofana overlooking the World Cup ski slopes, Cortina below, and the surrounding Dolomites. In summer, it makes an easy destination for hikers, cyclists, or anyone who simply wants to ride the gondola up for lunch; in winter, it becomes a natural stop during a day on the mountain.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and distinctly Ampezzan, with wood interiors that remain simple and elegant rather than overly rustic. Outside, the expansive terrace is the reason to linger on a clear day.
The kitchen stays close to Italian and Ampezzo tradition, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients while also providing thoughtful vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. This is mountain food meant to complement the setting rather than compete with it.
And there is one unexpected detail: immediately beside the restaurant is an astronomical observatory. Special Astrocene evenings combine dinner with the extraordinary experience of exploring the night sky from high above Cortina.
