The arrival of the Olympic Flame in Cortina d’Ampezzo marks one of the most emotional and symbolic milestones on the road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This iconic event celebrates the deep Olympic heritage of the Queen of the Dolomites, which first hosted the Winter Games on 26 January 1956, opening a new era for winter sports in Italy.
On 26 January 2026, exactly seventy years after that historic moment, Cortina d’Ampezzo once again takes centre stage in the Olympic story. The Olympic Flame will travel through some of the town’s most iconic locations, passing the historic 1956 ski jump, continuing across the Tofane mountains, venue of the women’s Alpine Skiing competitions, before descending towards the Cortina Sliding Centre and the Curling Stadium, and finally reaching the town centre for its ceremonial arrival in Largo delle Poste.
The Olympic Flame will arrive in Cortina d’Ampezzo in the afternoon, carried by the torchbearers along a scenic route that crosses some of the town’s most iconic and symbolic locations. Below is the indicative route and schedule.
Spectators can follow the Olympic Flame along the route or head directly to the town centre to attend the final ceremony.
Per date, orari e informazioni ufficiali sempre aggiornate, visita il percorso completo del Viaggio della Fiamma Olimpica o visita il sito dedicato.
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