{"id":351,"date":"2025-05-08T20:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/?p=351"},"modified":"2025-05-08T20:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:18:07","slug":"how-to-reach-the-queen-of-the-dolomites-and-experience-the-winter-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/how-to-reach-the-queen-of-the-dolomites-and-experience-the-winter-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reach the Queen of the Dolomites and Experience the Winter Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"1034\">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<\/script>\n<p>2026, <strong>Cortina d'Ampezzo<\/strong>, the pearl of the Dolomites, will return to the international spotlight to host part of the <strong>Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics<\/strong>. A resort that has already made the history of the Games in 1956, and is now preparing to write a new, exciting chapter. But how to get to Cortina and, more importantly, how to live the Olympic experience in the heart of the mountains? Let's find out together.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1037\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"726\">PGRpdiBpZD0iYW1jLTExOTM0Mjc1NTciIGNsYXNzPSJhbWMtcG9zdC1jb250ZW50IiBzdHlsZT0ibWFyZ2luLWxlZnQ6IGF1dG87bWFyZ2luLXJpZ2h0OiBhdXRvO3RleHQtYWxpZ246IGNlbnRlcjsiPjxzY3JpcHQgYXN5bmMgc3JjPSIvL3BhZ2VhZDIuZ29vZ2xlc3luZGljYXRpb24uY29tL3BhZ2VhZC9qcy9hZHNieWdvb2dsZS5qcz9jbGllbnQ9Y2EtcHViLTQ0MDExNDUwMjc1MzkxMTUiIGNyb3Nzb3JpZ2luPSJhbm9ueW1vdXMiPjwvc2NyaXB0PjxpbnMgY2xhc3M9ImFkc2J5Z29vZ2xlIiBzdHlsZT0iZGlzcGxheTpibG9jazsiIGRhdGEtYWQtY2xpZW50PSJjYS1wdWItNDQwMTE0NTAyNzUzOTExNSIgCmRhdGEtYWQtc2xvdD0iODAyMDU4Mzc5MyIgCmRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIiBkYXRhLWZ1bGwtd2lkdGgtcmVzcG9uc2l2ZT0idHJ1ZSI+PC9pbnM+CjxzY3JpcHQ+IAooYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOyAKPC9zY3JpcHQ+CjwvZGl2PjxiciBzdHlsZT0iY2xlYXI6IGJvdGg7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBmbG9hdDogbm9uZTsiLz4=<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting to Cortina: Between Landscapes and Connections<\/strong><\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"985\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortina, although located at high altitude, is easily accessible thanks to an enhanced transportation network in preparation for the Games:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong>: you will be able to get up to <strong>Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore<\/strong>, the nearest station (35 km away), served by special trains and direct shuttles to Cortina. On the occasion of the Olympics, dedicated train connections will be activated from <strong>Venice<\/strong>, <strong>Treviso<\/strong>, <strong>Belluno<\/strong> e <strong>Padua<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: Access to Cortina will be via the SS51 Alemagna road. However, during the Games, traffic will be regulated and the use of outdoor parking and shuttles will be encouraged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus<\/strong>: Numerous <strong>special bus lines and electric shuttles<\/strong> from airports and main stations in Veneto, Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By airplane<\/strong>: The most convenient airports are. <strong>Venice Marco Polo<\/strong>, <strong>Treviso<\/strong> e <strong>Bolzano<\/strong>. From there, connections will be provided by shuttle services with online booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Cortina Olympic Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortina will host the most spectacular competitions in winter sports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Women's alpine skiing<\/strong> On the legendary Olympia slope of the Tofane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bobsleigh, skeleton and luge<\/strong> On the renovated \"Eugenio Monti\" runway, reconstructed with sustainable criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curling<\/strong> in the historical <strong>Olympic Ice Stadium<\/strong>, renovated for the occasion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The venues will all be reachable by <strong>free shuttles<\/strong>, reserved for event ticket holders. The pedestrian paths will be well-marked, safe and accessible even to people with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tickets and Access to Events in Cortina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets for Cortina's Olympic events will be available on the official Milan-Cortina 2026 website. Given the limited capacity of the mountain facilities, it is recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Book in advance, especially for downhill skiing and bobsledding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <strong>online registration system<\/strong> To receive notifications about availability and schedules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry an ID and the official app to facilitate access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Sleep in Cortina and Surroundings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for accommodation will be very high; Cortina is already an elite tourist resort. On this occasion, the following will be available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-end hotels and traditional chalets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room rentals, B&amp;Bs and private apartments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permitted temporary facilities in suburban areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who cannot find a place in the village, <strong>San Vito di Cadore<\/strong>, <strong>Toblach<\/strong>, <strong>Auronzo<\/strong>, and even <strong>Brunico<\/strong> represent excellent bases, all well connected by Olympic shuttles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cortina Beyond Sports: An Olympics Between Snow and History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Games, Cortina will be much more than a sports arena. Its <strong>downtown<\/strong>, elegant and pedestrian-friendly, will host fan zones, musical events, exhibitions and art installations. The bars and bakeries, already famous throughout Europe, will become meeting places for athletes, journalists and tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>bell tower of St. Philip and St. James<\/strong>, a symbol of Cortina, will be the backdrop for the Olympic festivities. The facilities will be illuminated, the streets enlivened with shows and live TV coverage-the whole town will be dressed up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advice for Spectators in Cortina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dress appropriately<\/strong>: altitude can bring frost even in sunny weather. Technical shoes and thermal layers are a must.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Move early<\/strong>: some locations require short walking or cable car rides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book lunch and dinner in advance<\/strong>: restaurants will be crowded, but the Ampezzo cuisine is worth a stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the official app<\/strong> for real-time updates on schedules, traffic and weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cortina 2026: An Olympics among the World's Peaks.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending the Olympic events in Cortina will be an unforgettable experience: not only for the beauty of the competitions, but for the unique atmosphere that only a town like this can provide. Between snow, history and Alpine hospitality, Cortina is ready to re-embrace the world - with the grace and elegance it always has.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"amc-sqrd-sidebar-bottom\" style=\"width: 970px;height: 250px;\" id=\"amc-972038164\"><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div><div class=\"amc-dopo-il-contenuto\" id=\"amc-618344059\"><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\">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<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nel 2026, Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, la perla delle Dolomiti, torner\u00e0 sotto i riflettori internazionali per accogliere parte delle Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina. Una localit\u00e0 che ha gi\u00e0 fatto la storia dei Giochi nel 1956, e che ora si prepara a scrivere un nuovo, entusiasmante capitolo. Ma come arrivare a Cortina e, soprattutto, come vivere l\u2019esperienza olimpica nel [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":352,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,4,5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-notizie-e-aggiornamenti","category-dietro-le-quinte","category-guida-per-i-tifosi","category-milano-e-cortina"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":353,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351\/revisions\/353"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}