FAQ MILANO CORTINA 2026 OLYMPICS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
February 6 - 22, 2026
We are the Olympics: Livigno will host the awarding of 26 Olympic titles.
Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have further doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us!
From the opening of the 2025/2026 ski season on Novembre 29, until January 25, 2026, and then again from February 22 until the end of the 2025/2026 season on the 1st of May 2026, the entire Livigno ski area will be accessible to both tourists and athletes.
From January 25 to February 22, 2026, approximately 5% of the ski area will be reserved for the Winter Olympic Games. Between January 25 and 30, the Prefecture will carry out a clearance of areas within the security perimeter, these areas will consequently be closed to free movement until the conclusion of the competitions (February 22, 2026).
The rest of the ski area will remain open, as will all the mountain huts outside the security perimeter.
During the Olympic Games, accommodations will be open to everyone. From February 6 to 22, 2026, a car pass will be issued to reach the booked accommodation.
From the opening of the 2025/2026 ski season on November 29, 2025, until January 25, 2026, and then again from February 22 until the end of the 2025/2026 season on the 1st of May 2026, the entire Livigno ski area will be accessible to both tourists and athletes.
From January 25 to February 22, 2026, solutions for managing day skiers without accommodation in Livigno and other day tourists without a booked accommodation are currently being studied.
All the restaurants outside the security perimeter will be open.
During peak season, from January 31 to March 7, 2026, the cost of a daily adult ski pass is €72.00.
It will not be possible to watch the races from the ski slopes. Between January 25 and 30, the Prefecture will carry out a clearance of areas within the security perimeter, these areas will consequently be closed to free movement until the conclusion of the competitions (February 22, 2026).
During the Olympic Games, circulation will be permitted within Livigno, except for two red zones:
> Via Saroch, around Carosello 3000.
> The section between the Olympic Village (Via Gerus) and the roundabout between Via Bondi and Via Pontiglia.
In these areas, during competition days and times, access will be allowed only for certain categories of people in possession of access permission (residents, commuter workers, businesses, etc.).
All operational information on the activation times of the red zones and the procedure for issuing car passes will be communicated promptly once the safety plan is approved by the authorities.
Pass requests and issuance will likely begin from September 2025.
The authorized camp sites in Livigno are open, with prior booking. During the period from February 6 to 22, 2026, a camper pass will be issued to reach the booked campsite.
It will not be possible to reach Livigno by camper without a confirmed booking.
During the period from February 6 to 22, 2026, a car pass will be issued for those who need to go to work in Livigno.
Pass requests and issuance will likely begin from September 2025.
From January 25 to February 22, 2026, solutions are currently being studied for managing day tourists without a booked accommodation.
During the period from February 6 to 22, 2026, a car pass will be issued for those who want to reach their second home.
Pass requests and issuance will likely begin from September 2025.
To reach Livigno from Milan by car, we recommend the following routes:
> Como - Chiavenna - Passo Maloja - St. Moritz - Zernez - Munt la Schera Tunnel (toll)
or
> Milan - Lecco - Morbegno - Sondrio - Bormio - Foscagno Pass
To reach Livigno from Milan by public transport, we recommend:
Train from Milan Centrale to Tirano, then bus from Tirano to Bormio, and then bus from Bormio to Livigno.
There will be an enhancement of the Milan - Tirano train line, which will be connected to Livigno by a shuttle bus system.
Thanks to the Livigno Express service, reaching the Little Tibet has become easier: you will be able to use fast transfers from the Milan and Bergamo airports that will take you to Livigno and start your vacation without worries.
More information here: https://www.livigno.eu/en/livigno-express
From Switzerland, Livigno can be reached via the Munt la Schera tunnel. At this link the timetables and rates will be visible, as soon as they are confirmed : https://www.livigno.eu/en/tunnel-munt-la-schera-landing
Nationwide, from November 15 to April 15, it is mandatory to fit winter tires or snow chains must be on board (the so-called "snow socks" are considered equivalent to chains).
Each Italian province regulates this ordinance autonomously, and in Livigno, on the S.S.301 at the Foscagno Pass, winter tires or chains on board are mandatory from October 15 to April 30 (again, "snow socks" are considered equivalent to chains).
In Switzerland, winter tires are not mandatory during the cold months. However, the driver must always have full control of the vehicle in any circumstance and drive a safe vehicle. It is worth noting that driving with summer tires during the winter season can result in an administrative fine. Anyone causing an accident while driving an inadequately equipped car risks a reduction in the vehicle's performance or a claim from the insurance company.
By law, winter tires must have the "S" marking on the side. The "3PMSF" (3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake) marking with the symbol of a mountain with three peaks and a snowflake inside may also appear. If the "S" marking is not present, it is mandatory to have snow chains on board.
The Forcola Pass is closed during the winter period.
From April 8, you can purchase a ticket to watch the events here:
https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en/
If you prefer to buy a event + accommodation package, click here:
For spectators without a booked accommodation in Livigno, main park-and-ride areas will be organized, where to park the car and reach the venue in Livigno by shuttle bus:
> Italian side (Lombardy): Valdisotto – 1,250 parking spaces
> Italian side (South Tyrol): Malles – parking spaces to be defined
> Swiss side: Zernez – parking spaces to be defined
Additionally, there will be an enhancement of the Milan – Tirano train line, which will be connected to Livigno via a shuttle bus system.
On the official Livigno website, you can check accommodation availability:
https://www.livigno.eu/en/accommodation
All our accommodations are certified, and booking through livigno.eu is secure.
No, the Olympic Village Via Gerus is reserved for athletes and coaches.
You can visit the Olympic Torch exhibition at the Aquagranda center, via Rasia 999.
More information here: https://www.livigno.eu/en/torce-olimpiche
Our cuisine is like our history: a valley that was isolated for a long time, opening up to many cultures without losing its own nature. That’s why here you’ll find the natural products of the region, the traditional flavors of Alta Valtellina, the best of Italian food and wine, and also international cuisine.
Here you can find a list of restaurants: https://www.livigno.eu/en/livigno-food
The town of Livigno stretches along the road that runs for over 15 km through the entire valley, crossed by the Aqua Granda stream (Spöl in German).
Here you can find the map of the town:
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