photo by Info Point Cortina d’Ampezzo

Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics: The Italian Alps take Centre Stage!

Winter 2026 marked a historic moment for the Italian Alps, as they returned to the spotlight for the world's largest sporting event: the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. This was a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of snow and ice competitions up close and to discover territories of incomparable beauty.

From the Dolomites to Valtellina, the competitions were held in six magnificent Alpine locations: Cortina d'Ampezzo, Anterselva, Livigno, Bormio, and Predazzo and Tesero in Val di Fiemme.

This major event had a significant impact on accommodation availability and transport, leading to a high influx of visitors across all the areas involved. Even today, these destinations remain highly sought after: on YesAlps, you can find and contact hotels, B&Bs and apartments directly, without intermediaries, to organise your stay in the mountains.

The Host Venues: where the events were held

The competitions were held in various areas of the Alps. Choose your ideal base and book in advance to secure the best stay.

Cortina d'Ampezzo: the Queen of the Dolomites

As the heart of the games, Cortina hosted women's Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Skeleton, Luge, and Curling. It was the perfect destination for those seeking a glamorous atmosphere and world-class sports.
Olympic disciplines: February 6-22, 2026. Paralympic disciplines: March 6-15, 2026.

Livigno and Bormio: the Heart of Valtellina

Valtellina was at the center of the action with men's Alpine Skiing and Ski Mountaineering in Bormio, and Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing in Livigno. These areas are ideal for adrenaline lovers.
Olympic disciplines: February 6-22, 2026.

Val di Fiemme (Predazzo and Tesero): the Cradle of Nordic Sports

Val di Fiemme confirmed its status as the capital of Nordic skiing, with Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined in Predazzo, and Cross-Country Skiing in Tesero, which also hosted the Paralympic events.
Olympic disciplines: February 6-22, 2026. Paralympic disciplines: March 6-15, 2026.

Anterselva: the Temple of Biathlon

The famous Südtirol Arena in Anterselva, South Tyrol, was the stage for all biathlon events. A must-see location for fans of this discipline.
Olympic disciplines: February 6-22, 2026.

Visiting Olympic locations today

The destinations that hosted the 2026 Olympic Games continue to offer modern infrastructure, high-quality services, and extraordinary landscapes. They are ideal places for a holiday in any season, combining sport, nature, and relaxation.

For a more peaceful stay, you can also choose nearby locations to the former competition venues, which are equally charming and well connected.

Destinations for the winter games 2026

Discover the Alpine locations where the international sporting events took place.

Olympic destinations by tourist area:

Accommodations in the spotlight

Selection of hotels, b&bs, residence and apartments.

Sport and leisure

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