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!
LIFTS
From the opening of the 2025/2026 ski season on 29th of November 2025, until its closure on 3rd of May 2026, the whole lift system of the ski area will be open (snow conditions permitting).
From 26th of January to 22nd of February 2026, the Carosello 3000 gondola lifts (N° 11/12) and Mottolino (N° 3) will be open with shared use between skiers and athletes.
SITAS SKI AREA
Will not be affected by the Olympic Games.
MOTTOLINO SKIAREA
From 7th of January to 22nd of February 2026, slope N° 5 "Pista degli Amanti" at Mottolino will be closed.
From 25th of January to 22nd of February 2026, slope N° 3 "Pista Mottolino" will be closed.
VALLEY RUNS- MOTTOLINO: Until 24th of January, the valley can be reached via slope N° 3 "Mottolino" and slope N° 26 "Giorgio Rocca." From 25th of January, 2026, the valley can be reached via slope N° 26 "Giorgio Rocca." All slopes towards Trepalle will remain open.
CAROSELLO 3000 SKI AREA
From 7th of January to 22nd of February 2026, only the lower section of the slope “Zuelli” (below the hut Tea da Borch to the Carosello 3000 valley station) will be closed.
From 1st of February to 15th of February 2026, the lower section of the slope “Centrale” (in the forest, from the Carosello 3000 middle station to the hut Tea da Borch) will be closed.
VALLEY RUNS – CAROSELLO 3000: Until 31st of January, 2026, the valley run will be guaranteed on the lower section of the slope “Centrale” (passing by the hut Tea Cip&Ciop) with return to the Carosello 3000 valley station or to San Rocco.
From 1st of February 2026 to 22nd of February 2026, the return to the valley will be guaranteed on the lower section of the slope “Centrale” (passing by the hut Tea Cip&Ciop) with return to San Rocco.
THE REST OF THE SKI AREA WILL REMAIN OPEN AS NORMALLY (snow conditions permitting), as will all refreshment points outside the safety perimeter.
During the Olympic Games, accommodations will be open to everyone. From February 4 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 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).
The link of the online platform will be online here as soon as available.
Until February 3, 2026, Livigno can be reached without a car pass.
From February 4 to February 22, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, residents, guests, and owners of second homes 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 by car only if they have a ZONE 3 pass.
After the 23rd of February 2026, Livigno can be reached without a car pass.
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.
To ensure the safety of the event and its spectators, and its coexistence with daily life in the area, a special traffic regulation system will be introduced through temporary Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL Olimpiche).
The areas subject to temporary traffic regulation will be divided into three zones – Zone 1; Zone 2; Zone 3 – defined based on their proximity to the competition venues, access to residential areas, and main connecting roads. Each zone will have specific rules and hours of operation.
Zone 3 LIVIGNO: Valdidentro
▸ Active filters: February 4 to 22, 2026, from 6:00 AM to midnight
Part of the Valdidentro area, specifically the areas between the town center and the Foscagno Pass and the area of Premadio, will be subject to the Olympic Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL Olimpica).
The extension of this traffic zone will allow access to the Eira Pass.
Please note: all residents, workers, suppliers, second homes, etc. within the
municipal area of Valdidentro will be entitled to a Car Pass.
Zone 2 LIVIGNO: Livigno City
▸ Active filters: February 4 to 22, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Objective: Protection of the municipal area of Livigno, including the area of Trepalle.
This car pass is available to all residents, workers, suppliers, second homes, etc.
in the entire municipal area of Livigno.
Zone 1 LIVIGNO: Mottolino
▸ Active races: Numerous race days, with both morning and evening events
▸ Active filters: February 4 to 22, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Race schedule here: https://www.livigno.eu/olimpiadi-milano-cortina#calendario
Zone 1 LIVIGNO: Carosello 3000
▸ Active filters: February 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, and 21, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Area around Carosello 3000, via Saroch
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 camp sites in Livigno are open, with prior booking. During the period from February 4 to 22, 2026, a car 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 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 begin in Autumn 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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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