Skiing during the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Discover how to enjoy the slopes of the Dolomites during the Olympic Games: access points, closures, and all the useful information you need to ski without worries.
In order to enable the hosting of the "Milan-Cortina 2026" Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, to allow relative trainings and competitions, the execution of preparatory work, including site preparation, and finally to ensure the safety of operators, athletes and spectators, the competent authorities may restrict access to certain ski lifts, to ski slopes or to larger ski areas or introduce limitations to the transport system (for example by prohibiting the use of private vehicles and allowing transport only via designated shuttles) in the municipalities affected by the events and neighbouring municipalities.
These restrictions may affect waiting at the lift facilities and travel times. When choosing your itinerary, it is therefore necessary to carefully consider the restrictions that will be in force and which may change over time, especially for those who need to return to their valley of origin.
Below you will find all the useful information, which will be updated in a timely manner.
Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme
Calendar of Scheduled Closures
| Period | Closed | Open |
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| Pre-Olympic Period (Season start until January 12, 2026) | / | Everything remains open |
| Olympic Preparations (From January 12, 2026) | Cortina d'Ampezzo:
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All other lifts and slopes remain open |
| Olympic and Paralympic Games (Late January to mid-March 2026) | Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme:
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Cortina d'Ampezzo:
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| Post-Paralympic period (From March 16, 2026) | / | Everything remains open |
The Lagazuoi cable car, the lifts of the Col Gallina Ski Area and the 5 Torri Ski Area, the Skyline gondola, and the Fedare chairlift will always be accessible from the Agordino area and from Val Badia without the need for a Car Pass.
For visitors coming from the east who need to cross Cortina, these lifts will remain accessible with a yellow Zone 2 Car Pass on days without races on the Tofane, while a purple Zone 1 Car Pass will be required on days with races on the Tofane.
The Olympia chairlift (Pocol) will also only be reachable with the yellow Zone 2 Car Pass on days without races on the Tofane, while on race days a purple Zone 1 Car Pass will be mandatory.
Access to the Faloria ski area will always be ensured from Auronzo di Cadore via the Regional Road 48 (SR48), with parking available at Rio Gere, and without the need for any Car Pass.
Those who are already entitled to a yellow Zone 2 Car Pass — as residents, second-home owners in Cortina, or guests of an accommodation facility — may also reach Rio Gere via Cortina.
During the Olympic and Paralympic competition weeks, holders of a valid ski pass staying in the municipalities of San Vito di Cadore, Borca di Cadore, or Vodo di Cadore may contact the Cableway Consortium directly to check the availability of Car Passes.
Which disciplines will take place in Cortina d’Ampezzo and in Val di Fiemme?
| Olympic Games (6-22 February 2026) | Paralympic Games (6-15 March 2026) | |
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| Cortina d'Ampezzo |
Venues:
Disciplines:
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Venues:
Disciplines:
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| Val di Fiemme |
Venues:
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Venue:
Disciplines:
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Further useful information for Cortina d’Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme
Cortina d’Ampezzo:
To facilitate travel during the Games, a car pass system is planned (currently being defined), along with enhanced local public transport and skibus services.
The spectator parking area is located in the 5 Torri zone and can only be accessed with an online reservation, both for private vehicles and for organized shuttle buses. From the parking area, official shuttles run to the center of Cortina, from where the competition venues can be reached on foot.
Val di Fiemme:
Public transport lines will be strengthened, with special shuttle buses to the stadiums and dedicated connections from the closed facility to the Pampeago and Bellamonte Lusia areas. During the Olympic period, dedicated parking areas will also be available, with departures from the Mezzavalle square.
Cortina d’Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme
To access the competition venues at Lago di Tesero and the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, a permit will be required. There will be no restrictions on access to second homes or private accommodation facilities.
Val di Fiemme
Skiing will be possible as usual and without any restrictions. The only exception concerns the Ski Center Latemar, which must be accessed through the entrances in Pampeago or Obereggen.
Val di Fiemme
The skipass sales poiint in Predazzo will be closed from 2 to 22 February 2026.
Cortina d’Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme:
No restrictions or special rules are planned regarding accommodation and bookings.
Val di Fiemme
Val di Fiemme will host a rich programme of events open to everyone, including skiers. Concerts, exhibitions, DJ sets in the squares, and parties will enliven the villages during the Games, offering a unique experience to both residents and visitors. The competitions will also be broadcast live on big screens set up in Tesero, Cavalese, and Predazzo, allowing everyone to enjoy the Olympic excitement even outside the stadiums.
The other ski regions of Dolomiti Superski
San Vigilio di Marebbe:
From February 9 to 16, 2026, the "Erta" and "Sorega" slopes will be reserved daily for Olympic athletes’ training until 10:00 AM.
The remaining slopes and lifts in the Piz de Plaies area will be open and fully accessible without restrictions.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Alta Badia ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Val Gardena/Alpe di Siusi ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Val di Fassa / Carezza ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Arabba / Marmolada ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the 3 Zinnen ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Obereggen ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the San Martino di Castrozza / Passo Rolle ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Gitschberg-Jochtal ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Alpe Lusia / San Pellegrino ski region.
Currently, there are no closures or restrictions in place for the Civetta ski region.