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 November 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 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.
The pass must be requested through the Fondazione Milano Cortina platform. The link will be published here as soon as it becomes available. From 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., no pass is required to reach Livigno.
Starting in autumn 2025, a dedicated online platform will be available, where you will find all the information about the traffic measures to be introduced and where you can apply for the Auto Pass. To submit the application, you will need to enter your place of residence or destination: the system will automatically assign the Auto Pass to the relevant Traffic Zone. You will then need to enter your personal details and upload the required documentation, which will vary depending on your category (resident, worker, supplier, second-home owner, etc.). If your application is approved, you will receive a notification with information on where and when to physically collect the Auto Pass. Collection of Multi-Day Auto Passes will be possible starting in autumn 2025. Daily Auto Passes, on the other hand, can also be requested during the days of the event and collected at dedicated points located at the borders of the Olympic Restricted Traffic Zones (ZTL Olimpiche).
From the opening of the 2025/26 ski season (date yet to be determined) until 25 January 2026, and subsequently from 22 February until the end of the 2025/26 season, the entire Livigno ski area will be accessible to both tourists and athletes.
From 25 January to 22 February 2026, residents, guests, and second-home owners with an address between the Via alle Fornaci/Via Piandelvino roundabout in the Municipality of Valdidentro and Passo d’Eira will be able to reach Passo d’Eira with their own car through the ZONE 3 pass.
The A072 line operated by Autotrasporti Perego will provide a daily Bormio–Livigno connection from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., every hour.
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 period from 4 to 22 February 2026, a vehicle pass must be requested to deliver goods to Livigno between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
The pass must be requested through the Fondazione Milano Cortina platform and subsequently collected at the Fondazione Milano Cortina office in Via Rasia or at other designated locations, including some in Alta Valtellina. The link will be published here as soon as it becomes available.
Please note that from 4 to 22 February 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., heavy vehicles over 3.5 tons are prohibited from transiting via the Foscagno Pass.
Customs operations will also be available during nighttime hours.
During the Olympic Games, circulation will be permitted within Livigno, except for two zones VIOLA - ZONA T:
> 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 ZONA 1, 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.).
Starting in autumn 2025, a dedicated online platform will be available, where you can find all the information about the traffic measures to be introduced and submit your request for the Auto Pass. To make the request, you will need to enter your place of residence or destination: the system will automatically assign the Auto Pass to the relevant Traffic Zone. You will then need to enter your personal details and upload the required documentation, which will vary depending on your category (resident, worker, supplier, second-home owner, etc.).
If your request is approved, you will receive a notification with details on where and when to physically collect the Auto Pass. Collection of Multi-Day Auto Passes will be possible starting from autumn 2025. Daily Auto Passes, on the other hand, can also be requested during the event days and collected at dedicated points located at the borders of the Olympic Restricted Traffic Zones (ZTL Olimpiche).
Spectators with a ticket to watch the Olympic races can park in the AQUILONE area if arriving from Italy, and then continue their journey to Livigno by shuttle bus. For those arriving from Switzerland, there will be two parking areas in the Zernez area and one in the Tubre area, with respective direct shuttles to Livigno.
Guests who will be staying in Livigno can apply for the Auto Pass.
The authorized campsites 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 camp site.
It will not be possible to reach Livigno by camper without a confirmed booking.
The camper stop area located at Passo d’Eira will not be accessible from 4 to 22 February; therefore, ONLY campers with a Pass will be allowed to continue their journey to Livigno.
During the period from February 4 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.
During the period from 4 to 22 February 2026, it will not be possible to reach Livigno for leisure purposes with your own vehicle unless you have an Auto Pass issued for one of the authorized reasons. Public transport will be available, and the Perego A072 line will operate an extra service from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with hourly frequency.
During the period from 4 to 22 February 2026, an Auto Pass will be issued for those wishing to reach their second home. The pass must be requested through the Fondazione Milano Cortina platform and subsequently collected at the Fondazione Milano Cortina office in Via Rasia or at other announced locations in Alta Valtellina. The link will be published here as soon as it becomes available. From 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., no pass is required to reach Livigno.
To reach Livigno from Milan by car, we recommend the following route* SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE RESTRICTIONS AND POSSESSION OF THE PASS:
Milan – Lecco – Morbegno – Sondrio – Bormio – Foscagno Pass
To reach Livigno from Milan by public transport, we recommend:
Train from Milano Centrale to Tirano, then bus from Tirano to Bormio (LINE A070), followed by bus from Bormio to Livigno (LINE A072). The Milan–Tirano railway line will be reinforced and connected to Livigno with a shuttle bus system.
PARKING
There will be park-and-ride areas connected to Livigno with daily shuttles, operating until 12:00 a.m.
AQUILONE Parking – Valdisotto: shuttle every 10 minutes
Tubre Parking (Val Venosta): every 30 minutes
Zernez Parking (CH): shuttle every 5 minutes
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 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: https://hospitality.milanocortina2026.org/en
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 AQUILONE – 1,250 parking spaces
> Italian side (South Tyrol): TUBRE – 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.
The shuttles will operate daily until 12:00 a.m.
AQUILONE – Valdisotto: shuttle every 10 minutes
Tubre (Val Venosta): every 30 minutes
Zernez (CH): shuttle every 5 minutes
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:
https://3506980.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3506980/livigno-2023/pdf/mappa-livigno-inverno.pdf
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