{"id":427,"date":"2025-05-15T14:34:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/?p=427"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:34:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:34:41","slug":"cortina-accessible-living-the-dolomites-without-barriers-ahead-of-the-2026-paralympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspettandomilanocortina2026.it\/en\/cortina-accessible-living-the-dolomites-without-barriers-ahead-of-the-2026-paralympics\/","title":{"rendered":"Cortina Accessible: Experiencing the Dolomites Without Barriers in View of the 2026 Paralympics"},"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>Cortina d'Ampezzo, the \"Queen of the Dolomites,\" is not only a paradise for sports and mountain lovers, but is increasingly becoming a model of <strong>inclusiveness and accessibility<\/strong>. In view of the <strong>Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics<\/strong>, the famous Alpine resort is enhancing its network of services to ensure a barrier-free welcome designed for everyone. But how do you really get around Cortina if you are in a wheelchair?<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1037\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"726\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cortina toward inclusivity: concrete change<\/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>The Olympic bid has given new impetus to the projects of <strong>urban redevelopment and accessibility<\/strong>. Le <strong>tourism infrastructure<\/strong>, sports facilities and public areas are the focus of a program aimed at <strong>eliminate architectural barriers<\/strong>, facilitate mobility and offer everyone-residents and tourists alike-the opportunity to fully experience the beauty of the Dolomites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through collaboration with entities such as the <strong>Italian Paralympic Committee<\/strong> and local associations, Cortina is becoming a model of inclusive alpine tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Get to and Around Cortina in a Wheelchair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to start?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong>: The nearest train station is <strong>Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore<\/strong>, connected to Cortina by equipped buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: Cortina can be reached via the SS51, with accessible marked parking lots and rest areas near major hotels and sports facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuttle Services<\/strong>: will be active during the Paralympic Games <strong>Accessible buses with platforms and wheelchair spaces<\/strong>, with schedules coordinated with events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public transportation and dedicated shuttles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The municipality of Cortina is gradually upgrading its vehicle fleet to <strong>include buses and low-floor minivans<\/strong> And with easy access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Paralympics, it is planned to enhance the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accessible Olympic shuttles<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transfers to and from hotel facilities<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Links to sports facilities and points of interest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>h24 information service<\/strong> with real-time updates on schedules, any changes, and accessibility of routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Sleep: Accessible Hotels in Cortina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortina offers a wide range of hotels and B&amp;Bs, many of which have <strong>rooms equipped for guests with developmental disabilities<\/strong>, accessible bathrooms, and modern elevators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hotel Alaska,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel Europa,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domina Cortina<br>offer elegant and fully <strong>wheelchair accessible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be on the safe side, it is always recommended to contact the facility and ask for photos or specific details before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Living Cortina beyond the competitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also <strong>without skiing<\/strong>, Cortina offers extraordinary experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Walks in the historic center<\/strong> (with many lowered sidewalks and pedestrian areas),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shopping in Corso Italia<\/strong>, with stores equipped for wheelchairs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mario Rimoldi Museum of Modern Art<\/strong>, partially accessible and being updated,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breathtaking views<\/strong> reached by facilities with accessible cabins (some with treadmills coming by 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ice rink<\/strong> and the <strong>Alexander Girardi Hall Sports Center<\/strong> will host Paralympic events and will be completely barrier-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful Apps and Info Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cortina 2026 App<\/strong>: will provide information on traffic, event accessibility, parking, weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EasyWay and Wheelmap Apps<\/strong>: to map accessible activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>InfoPoint Accessibility Cortina 2026<\/strong>: present in the city center and active during the days of the Paralympics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inclusive Cortina: An Olympics for All<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Paralympics are an opportunity to transform Cortina into a model of universal alpine tourism. Walking - or gliding - along a snowy trail, enjoying Ampezzo cuisine in an accessible restaurant or participating in the excitement of a race: all of this is possible, for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cortina doesn't just host the Games: it experiences them as a <strong>pact with the future<\/strong>, where sports, mountains and humanity meet under the banner of freedom and inclusion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"amc-dopo-il-contenuto\" id=\"amc-1384492456\"><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"1033\" data-bid=\"1\">PGRpdiBpZD0iYW1jLTU4NDQ0OTMwIj48c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0iLy9wYWdlYWQyLmdvb2dsZXN5bmRpY2F0aW9uLmNvbS9wYWdlYWQvanMvYWRzYnlnb29nbGUuanM\/Y2xpZW50PWNhLXB1Yi00NDAxMTQ1MDI3NTM5MTE1IiBjcm9zc29yaWdpbj0iYW5vbnltb3VzIj48L3NjcmlwdD48aW5zIGNsYXNzPSJhZHNieWdvb2dsZSIgc3R5bGU9ImRpc3BsYXk6YmxvY2s7IiBkYXRhLWFkLWNsaWVudD0iY2EtcHViLTQ0MDExNDUwMjc1MzkxMTUiIApkYXRhLWFkLXNsb3Q9IiIgCmRhdGEtYWQtZm9ybWF0PSJhdXRvIiBkYXRhLWZ1bGwtd2lkdGgtcmVzcG9uc2l2ZT0idHJ1ZSI+PC9pbnM+CjxzY3JpcHQ+IAooYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOyAKPC9zY3JpcHQ+CjwvZGl2Pg==<\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo, la \u201cRegina delle Dolomiti\u201d, non \u00e8 solo un paradiso per gli amanti dello sport e della montagna, ma sta diventando sempre pi\u00f9 un modello di inclusivit\u00e0 e accessibilit\u00e0. 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