For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites
1981
Action/Thriller
Directed by John Glen

About the Film

The 12th James Bond film brought Roger Moore's 007 to the stunning Dolomites for some of the most thrilling winter action sequences in the franchise. Filmed at Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olympic venues, including the famous bobsled run and ski jump, the movie showcased the dramatic beauty of the Italian Alps. The production utilized actual Olympic facilities and the breathtaking mountain scenery that makes Cortina one of the world's premier Alpine destinations.

Iconic Scenes

Bobsled Run Chase

High-speed pursuit down the Olympic bobsled track

Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Bobsled Run
Viewing areas accessible, track restricted

Olympic Ski Jump

Bond's dramatic escape via ski jump

Cortina Olympic Ski Jump
Cable car access to viewing areas

Tofana Cable Car

Mountain meeting at 3,000 meters elevation

Tofana Cable Car Station
Cable car access year-round

Behind the Scenes

  • The bobsled sequence was filmed on the actual 1956 Winter Olympics track
  • Roger Moore performed many of his own skiing stunts
  • The Miramonti Majestic Grand Hotel served as Bond's accommodation
  • Local Olympic athletes served as stunt doubles
  • The ski jump scene required extensive safety preparations

Visiting Information

Best Time:December - March for winter sports, June - September for hiking
Accessibility:Easy to Moderate - cable car access available
Duration:Full day recommended
Base Camp:Cortina d'Ampezzo

Photography Tips

  • Winter scenes best captured during golden hour
  • Cable car provides excellent elevated photography angles
  • Olympic venues offer unique architectural subjects
  • Mountain panoramas require wide-angle lenses

Practical Info

Parking:

Available at cable car stations and Olympic venues

Facilities:

Full resort amenities and Olympic museum

Safety:

Follow posted safety guidelines at Olympic venues

Combine with Hiking

Tre Cime di Lavaredo

30 min drive
Moderate

Iconic Dolomite peaks

Cortina Valley Walks

Direct access
Easy

Town and Olympic venues

Tofana Summit Trail

Cable car access
Moderate

Filming location views

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