This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter Olympics

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Jason Horowitz and Alessandro GrassaniFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM

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The 2026 Winter Olympics in northern Italy, beginning this week, will be logistically challenging due to its spread across eight locations spanning 8,500 square miles. Venues are separated by long distances, winding mountain roads, and valleys. The Italian government has been working to improve infrastructure, such as roads and tunnels, in preparation for the Games. The widely dispersed locations, including Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, and Val di Fiemme, are intended to showcase more of Italy and promote sustainability by utilizing existing infrastructure. Officials hope that improvements to local infrastructure will ease travel between the widely dispersed venues.

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