MF/Massimiliano FontaniniSKI INSTRUCTOR · CORTINA
Massimiliano skiing with a group of children in the mountains

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO · DOLOMITI SUPERSKI

Your snow.
Your way to enjoy it.

Kids’ full days, hourly private lessons for all ages and guided ski days for teenagers over 16 and adults. Choose your experience with Massimiliano Fontanini, ski instructor in Cortina.

SKIING, FRIENDS AND A WORLD TO EXPLORE
20 yearsof experience on the snow
Three optionsyour way to ski
IT · EN · ESItalian, English and Spanish

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO · DOLOMITI SUPERSKI

Find your kind of ski day.

CHILDREN AGED 6–12

Kids’ full days

A day of group skiing with home pick-up in Cortina and San Vito di Cadore, lunch, snacks and return home.

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ALL AGES · BY THE HOUR

Private lessons

Time dedicated to your goals, for children, teenagers and adults. Duration agreed together.

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OVER-16s & ADULTS · SOLO OR GROUPS

Guided ski days

Explore the pistes in Cortina or nearby ski areas within Dolomiti Superski with your instructor.

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THE KIDS’ FULL DAY · CHILDREN AGED 6–12

They focus on skiing.
I take care of the day.

A full day of group skiing for children aged 6–12 and families spending their holiday in Cortina.

I pick them up from home in Cortina or San Vito di Cadore in the morning and bring them home at the end of the day: skiing, lunch, snacks and time together. One shared experience, with their instructor by their side.

Plan a kids’ full day ↗
01 / SETTING OFF

Pick-up from home

Morning home pick-up in Cortina and San Vito di Cadore, at the place and time agreed with your family.

02 / ON THE SNOW

Learning together

A morning skiing with the group, practising and sharing a love of the mountains.

03 / A LITTLE BREAK

Lunch and snacks

Breaks are part of the experience: time to eat, rest and get ready to go again.

04 / HEADING HOME

Home, happy

More time on the snow, then the journey home, with new adventures to share.

Timings, group arrangements and service details are agreed before the day.

HOURLY PRIVATE LESSONS · ALL AGES

Hour by hour.
Skiing at your own pace.

Private ski lessons by the hour for children, teenagers and adults. Whether you are starting out, returning to skiing or improving your technique, tell me about your experience and goals. We will agree on the number of hours and availability in Cortina.

Lessons in English, Italian and Spanish.

Ask about hourly lessons ↗

Children and teenagers

Dedicated time to build confidence on skis or work on technique, with attention to individual needs.

Adults

Starting out, returning to skiing or looking to improve: your lesson begins with your experience and goals.

GUIDED SKI DAYS · OVER-16s & ADULTS

A full day on skis.
New pistes to explore.

Join me for a day of accompanied skiing, on your own or with your group, in Cortina or nearby ski areas within Dolomiti Superski. An experience for teenagers over 16 and adults who want to explore the pistes with a ski instructor.

Lessons in English, Italian and Spanish.

Plan a guided ski day ↗

Solo skiers and groups

Tell me your skiing level, interests and preferred pace so we can plan the day.

Cortina and nearby ski areas

We choose the ski area and route together, taking participants’ skiing levels and piste and lift conditions into account.

The route, meeting point, timings, price and any transfers are agreed in advance. Please check the quote for ski passes, meals and other included items.

The instructor and group enjoying a moment together on the snow

LITTLE TURNS. BIG MEMORIES.

The best part of skiing?
Sharing it.

Massimiliano Fontanini with a child on the snowSee you on the slopes!
Massimiliano

YOUR SKI INSTRUCTOR IN CORTINA

Massimiliano.
Twenty years of experience.
A passion to share.

I’m Massimiliano Fontanini, a ski instructor with twenty years of experience. I now work independently in Cortina, dealing directly with families and skiers.

I offer full-day group skiing for children aged 6–12, hourly private lessons for all ages and guided ski days for teenagers over 16 and adults. Three different ways to share my passion for skiing.

I speak English, Italian and Spanish, welcoming international visitors to the snow in Cortina and the Dolomites.

Let’s talk about your next ski day ↗

WORDS FROM FAMILIES

Growing together,
season after season.

I have been skiing with children in Cortina for ten years. With some families, we meet again season after season: younger brothers and sisters follow in the first children’s tracks, and the story continues on the slopes.

“My children skied with Max for many years, and he is and always will be the instructor closest to their hearts.”

AnnalisaRome

“Stefano is very shy and has always found being in a group difficult, but with Massimiliano he felt comfortable straight away and can’t wait to go back to the mountains.”

VincenzoRome

“He is a fantastic person — try it and see for yourself.”

SilviaMilan

“My daughter skied in a group with Max and always came home smiling. He really is a special person.”

SusannaBologna

“My children started skiing with Max when they were little, and they grew up with him and developed a love for the sport. Max understands children and shares with them his great passion for skiing and the mountains.”

EnricaRome

Testimonials translated from Italian.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Before you
put your skis on.

Which option can I choose?

Full-day group skiing for children aged 6–12, hourly private lessons for all ages, or guided ski days for teenagers over 16 and adults, individually or in groups.

How does a kids’ full day work?

The full-day arrangements cover morning home pick-up in Cortina and San Vito di Cadore, group skiing, lunch, snacks and return home. Locations, timings, group composition and dietary needs are discussed in advance.

Can I book a private lesson by the hour?

Yes, for children, teenagers and adults. Share your dates, preferred number of hours, age and skiing level, and we will agree on the goals and duration, subject to availability.

What is a guided ski day?

A day skiing with me on the pistes in Cortina or nearby ski areas within Dolomiti Superski. It is for teenagers over 16 and adults, individually or in groups.

What skiing level is needed for a guided day?

Tell me about your skiing experience before booking. We choose the ski area and route together based on participants’ abilities and piste and lift conditions.

Which languages are available?

English, Italian and Spanish. Tell me your preferred language when asking about any of the three options.

What are the timings, prices and inclusions?

Timings, availability, prices and inclusions are set out in your quote. Please check ski passes, equipment, meals and any transfers for your chosen option before confirming.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Your holiday in Cortina.
Let’s start with the snow.

A kids’ full day, an hourly private lesson or a guided ski day?
Send me your dates, the number and ages of participants, skiing level and preferred language.

Message me on WhatsApp ↗

+39 340 149 4050

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO · DOLOMITI