14/08/2025
Skiing in Cortina during the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games: here’s how
Even during the Olympic (6–22 February) and Paralympic (6–15 March) periods, Cortina d’Ampezzo will offer plenty of opportunities for skiing, ensuring a high-quality experience for residents, visitors, and operators alike. This is a unique chance to fully experience the atmosphere of the Games, returning to the Queen of the Dolomites exactly 70 years after the 1956 edition.
The Consorzio Esercenti Impianti a Fune of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Auronzo/Misurina, and San Vito di Cadore confirms that the ski area will remain open for most of the 2025/26 winter season, including during the competition period.
From the start of the season to 12 January 2026 – everything open
Until the end of the Christmas holidays, all lifts and slopes will be fully operational, with no restrictions.
From 12 January – Olympic preparations
Only the Olympia delle Tofane and Labirinti slopes will be gradually closed for race preparations; all other slopes will remain open.
From late January to mid-March – during the Games
With the activation of “Olympic security perimeters,” the following lifts and slopes in the Tofana area will not be open to the public:
Socrepes Gondola
Baby Socrepes
Tofana Express Chairlift
Piè Tofana / Duca d’Aosta Chairlift
Duca d’Aosta / Pomedes Chairlift
Col Drusciè Gondola
Ra Valles lifts and slopes
These will remain open and accessible during this period:
Olympia Chairlift (Pocol)
Skyline Gondola
5 Torri ski area
Col Gallina ski area
Lagazuoi ski area
Faloria / Cristallo ski area
San Vito di Cadore ski area
Auronzo / Misurina ski area
Mobility and access
During the Games, a vehicle pass system (currently being defined) will be introduced, and ski bus and local public transport services will be strengthened to facilitate travel.
From 15 March 2026 – full reopening
After the Paralympic Games and once dismantling works are completed, all lifts and slopes in the Tofana area – including the Olympia – along with the Roncato and San Zan areas, will reopen in full.
