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WINTER OLYMPICS
2026
The International Olympic Committee has approved Milano-Cortina to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics for 2026. The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February, and the Paralympics from 6 to 15 March. Milan will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paralympics.
LOCATION:
Milano -Cortina d'Ampezzo
DATES:
dal 6 al 22 febbraio 2026
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
The 2026 Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Milano-Cortina. Milano/Cortina’s application was preferred over Stockholm/Aare for its clear organisational experience in major sporting events, the sophistication of its tourist-cultural package and the excellent quality of so many of the mountain locations of the Valtellina. The competitions will be held across Milan, Verona, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme and Alto Adige. Milano and Cortina will host the official ceremonies, with a double opening ceremony in the two cities, and a single closing ceremony at the Verona Arena. The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place from 6 to 22 February, the Paralympics from 6 to 15 March. Milan will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paralympics. Construction and adaptation of many facilities, structures and infrastructure are being planned. In particular, three Olympic villages will be built, one in Milan, a temporary one in Cortina, and a third at Livigno, which will become a sports centre after the games.
DOLOMITES
DELICIOUS TRAIL
Dolomites Delicious Trail will take place on 24 and 25 September 2021 in Cortina d’Ampezzo. At the mountain refuges along the route, and for the final event held at Pocol al Pala Delicious, the starting point for the competition, you can taste special, extremely delicious dishes, cooked by chefs at the restaurants and refuges involved, belonging to the Cortina Delicious area.
Delicious Festival will start on Friday 24 September with the opening of the Pala Delicious, when competitors collect their numbers and enjoy the wine and food evening. It continues on Saturday 25 September with the Delicious Trail, where the main 44 km race leaves the centre of Cortina, at 7.45 in the morning, followed by the short trail of 22.9 km, starting at 10am from Pocol. Then there is the Dolomites Delicious Climbing, a scored contest along the selected routes of the Cinque Torri, the longest rock-climbing route in Cortina. Along the way, the refuges prepare some traditional Ampezzo dishes.
MUSEUM OF
MODERN ART
The Mario Rimoldi Museum of Modern Art was opened in 1974, following the donation to the Regole d'Ampezzo from Rosa Braun, widow of Mario Rimoldi, a collector from Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Museum is housed in the building known as Ciasa de ra Regoles, right in the centre of Cortina, on the famous Corso Italia.
LOCATION:
Museo d'Arte Moderna Mario Rimoldi
C.so Italia, 69 Cortina d'Ampezzo
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
The Museum was opened in 1974, following the donation to the Regole d'Ampezzo from Rosa Braun, widow of Mario Rimoldi, a collector from Cortina d'Ampezzo. Highlights of the permanent exhibition are the Chiesa di Cortina and the ‘Soldatino francese’ by de Pisis, ‘le Bagnanti’ by Carena, ‘lo Squero di San Travaso’ by Semeghini, the ‘Zolfara’ by Guttuso, the ‘San Sebastiano’ by Garbari, the ‘Ile des charmes’ by Savinio and the ‘Concerto’ by Campigli. The Museum is housed in the building known as Ciasa de ra Regoles. The building is located right in the centre of Cortina d’Ampezzo, on the famous Corso Italia, close to the Parish Church.
CULTURAL PLACES
to visit
Museum of Modern Art "Mario Rimoldi" – Admire a collection of sculptures and frescos by some of the greatest authors of the Italian twentieth century.
Museum of Paleontology "Rinaldo Zardini" – Featuring an important collection of fossils, remnants of an ancient past.
Ethnographic museum Regole d'Ampezzo – Offering a look into the local history and traditions.
Open-air museum of the Great War – The largest open-air museum of the first wold war. Open all year round.
Museum of Paleontology "Rinaldo Zardini" – Featuring an important collection of fossils, remnants of an ancient past.
Ethnographic museum Regole d'Ampezzo – Offering a look into the local history and traditions.
Open-air museum of the Great War – The largest open-air museum of the first wold war. Open all year round.
CORTINA TOWN
Cortina City Annual Event
January – The famous Dobbiaco-Cortina race takes place, cross-country skiing over 42 km and 32 km
February – FIS World Ski Championship
March – Winterace, the famous rally of modern and classic cars
June – Lavaredo Ultra Trail, the most famous race of the Dolomites: 120km – 80km – 48km - 20km
July – The Dolomites Gold Cup Race has taken place since 1947. The competition sees classic cars racing through the spectacular Dolomite mountains
August – Cortina Summer Party- Picnic in Ampezzan-style
August – TedX: Innovators and inspiring people hold thought provoking talks
September – Queen of Taste: local chefs show-off the regional delicacies along Corso Italia
December – Cortina Fashion Weekend
February – FIS World Ski Championship
March – Winterace, the famous rally of modern and classic cars
June – Lavaredo Ultra Trail, the most famous race of the Dolomites: 120km – 80km – 48km - 20km
July – The Dolomites Gold Cup Race has taken place since 1947. The competition sees classic cars racing through the spectacular Dolomite mountains
August – Cortina Summer Party- Picnic in Ampezzan-style
August – TedX: Innovators and inspiring people hold thought provoking talks
September – Queen of Taste: local chefs show-off the regional delicacies along Corso Italia
December – Cortina Fashion Weekend