Cortina d’Ampezzo, nestled in the heart of the Dolomites, is preparing to relive the Olympic excitement as one of the main locations of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games, which will be held from 6 to 22 February 2026.
Various disciplines will take place here including alpine skiing, curling, bobsleighing, skeleton and sledding, welcoming athletes and spectators from all over the world to an event that promises to combine sport, culture and nature in an unforgettable experience.
The Paralympic Winter Games will also take place in Cortina, from 6 to 15 March 2026, with the disciplines of Para Alpine Skiing, wheelchair curling and Para Snowboard.
The Queen of the Dolomites is not new to high-level sporting events.
In 1956 it hosted the 7th Winter Olympic Games, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of winter sports.
And thus 70 years later.
Cortina is preparing to rewrite history, improving its facilities and strengthening its infrastructure to ensure an optimal experience for both athletes and visitors.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Cortina is its breathtaking scenery. The Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will offer an unparalleled natural stage, with majestic peaks, enchanted valleys and spectacular views.
This extraordinary setting will not only enhance sports competitions, it will also offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in an environment of rare beauty, where nature reigns unchallenged.
The Olympic program in Cortina d’Ampezzo will be rich and varied, ranging from alpine skiing competitions to exciting snowboard and freestyle events.
The famous Olympia delle Tofane slope, scene of many Ski World Cup races, will be one of the focal points of the competitions. Here, athletes will compete in vertiginous descents and breathtaking curves in a test of skill, speed and courage.
Curling, a sport with a long tradition in Cortina, will be held in the renovated Olympic Ice Stadium, while the rest of the sports will take place in the new Sliding Centre.
In addition to sporting events, Cortina will offer a wide range of cultural and recreational activities.
The historic Corso Italia, with its elegant boutiques, gourmet restaurants and charming streets, will be animated by events, exhibitions and shows, creating a celebratory atmosphere.
Visitors will discover local traditions, savour typical dishes and experience the warm hospitality of the Ampezzo community.
The organisation of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo also represents an opportunity to promote sustainability and respect for the environment. The sports facilities and infrastructures will be built with an eye for ecology, adopting innovative solutions to reduce environmental impact and preserve the natural beauty of the area.
Cortina, as the fulcrum of the next Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, will offer a perfect combination of high-level sports, natural splendour and Alpine culture. This event will not only highlight the extraordinary abilities of the athletes, it will also celebrate the magnificence of the Dolomites, creating memories for all those who are lucky enough to participate.
Sport is at home in Cortina and great Olympic and Paralympic champions were born and raised here.
First of all, the legendary bobsledders Renzo Alverà, Eugenio Monti and Ulrico Girardi, who won silver medals in the 1956 Olympics. Monti himself, together with Roberto Zandonella, won gold in Grenoble in 1968.
After numerous Olympic victories by athletes from all over the province of Belluno, let’s take a look at more recent times: in Turin in 2006, Pietro Piller Cottrer, from Sappada but who trained several times on Cortina’s tracks, won gold in the 4×10 km relay in cross-country skiing. In 2018 Lisa Vitozzi won bronze medal in Pyeongchang in the mixed biathlon relay and in 2022 our own Stefania Constantini won gold in mixed double curling in Beijing.
On the Paralympic scene, Fabrizio Zardini won gold medal in the SuperG and bronze in the downhill in Salt Lake City in 2002, while Renè De Silvestro won silver in the giant slalom and bronze in the 2022 Beijing special.
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