Milano Cortina 2026 Skiing Venues: Complete Guide to Every Location
Detailed guide to all skiing venues at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including Cortina, Bormio, Livigno, Predazzo, Tesero, and Anterselva/Antholz.
Venues Built on Heritage
Milano Cortina 2026 distinguishes itself by relying heavily on established competition venues with deep histories in winter sports. Rather than building from scratch, the organisers selected proven World Cup and World Championship sites across northern Italy. Here is a detailed look at every skiing venue.
Cortina d'Ampezzo — Olimpia delle Tofane
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Alpine skiing (women's events, men's combined) |
| Altitude | Start: ~2,100 m / Finish: ~1,225 m |
| Spectator Capacity | ~7,500 in the finish area |
| Notable History | 1956 Winter Olympics, annual World Cup races, 2021 World Championships |
The Olimpia delle Tofane is set beneath the dramatic Tofane rock faces in the heart of the Dolomites. Cortina hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and has remained a fixture on the women's World Cup downhill and super-G circuit ever since. The 2021 Alpine World Ski Championships brought significant infrastructure upgrades, including modernised start facilities, improved snowmaking, and expanded broadcast positions. The finish arena in Cortina provides an intimate, amphitheatre-like setting.
Bormio — Pista Stelvio
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Alpine skiing (men's speed events, GS, slalom), ski mountaineering |
| Altitude | Start: ~2,255 m / Finish: ~1,245 m |
| Spectator Capacity | ~6,000 in the finish area |
| Notable History | 1985 and 2005 World Championships, annual World Cup men's downhill |
The Stelvio is one of the most feared downhill courses in the world. Its defining features include the steep San Pietro pitch, high-speed compressions, and technically demanding transitions. The course drops over 1,000 vertical metres across approximately 3.2 kilometres. Bormio also serves as the base for ski mountaineering events, with courses set on the surrounding slopes and peaks.
Livigno — Mottolino and Carosello 3000
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Freestyle skiing (all 13 events) |
| Altitude | Base: ~1,816 m / Top: ~2,900 m |
| Spectator Capacity | ~5,000 across freestyle venues |
| Notable History | New to Olympic competition; popular freeride and freestyle destination |
Livigno is the highest base-elevation venue at these Games. Its two main competition areas — Mottolino for moguls, aerials, and ski cross, and Carosello 3000 for slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air — were purpose-built or adapted specifically for the Olympics. The town's duty-free shopping zone and lively atmosphere give it a distinctive character among the host venues. Cold temperatures at altitude provide reliable, high-quality snow.
Tesero — Cross-Country Stadium, Val di Fiemme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Cross-country skiing (all 12 events) |
| Altitude | ~1,000 m |
| Spectator Capacity | ~5,000 in the stadium area |
| Notable History | FIS Nordic World Ski Championships (1991, 2003, 2013), Tour de Ski |
The cross-country stadium in Tesero occupies the broad valley floor of the Val di Fiemme in Trentino. The course network offers loops of varying length through mixed terrain of meadows and coniferous forest. Three editions of the Nordic World Championships and years of Tour de Ski stages have made this one of the most recognised cross-country venues in the world.
Predazzo — Trampolino dal Ben, Val di Fiemme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Ski jumping (all 5 events) |
| Altitude | ~1,050 m (base) |
| Hill Sizes | Normal Hill HS 104 / Large Hill HS 140 |
| Spectator Capacity | ~4,000 |
| Notable History | FIS Nordic World Ski Championships (2003, 2013), World Cup events |
Located just a few kilometres from Tesero in the Val di Fiemme, Predazzo's jumping hills sit within the same Nordic sports complex. Both the normal hill and large hill were upgraded for the Olympics, with modernised in-run systems and improved wind screens. The venue's valley-floor location can produce variable wind conditions, adding an element of uncertainty to competitions.
Anterselva/Antholz — Südtirol Arena
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Disciplines | Biathlon (all 11 events) |
| Altitude | ~1,600 m |
| Spectator Capacity | ~20,000 |
| Notable History | IBU World Championships (2007, 2020), annual World Cup since 1975 |
The Südtirol Arena in Anterselva is arguably the premier biathlon venue in the world. Its 30-lane shooting range, well-designed course loops through the Antholz valley, and massive spectator capacity make it a natural choice for Olympic biathlon. The venue has hosted a World Cup round nearly every year since 1975, and Italian fans pack the stands to create one of the loudest atmospheres in winter sports. The 2020 World Championships brought further infrastructure improvements, ensuring the facility meets the highest Olympic standards.
Getting Between Venues
The geographic spread of Milano Cortina 2026 is significant. Cortina and Anterselva lie in the eastern part of the venue map, while Livigno and Bormio sit to the west. Val di Fiemme occupies a central position in Trentino. Dedicated Olympic transport connects all venues via road, with travel times between the most distant sites reaching two to three hours. For spectators, planning around venue clusters is essential to making the most of the Games.