{"id":567,"date":"2026-05-06T02:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T00:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortina56-26.com\/?page_id=567"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:35:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:35:58","slug":"info-and-landscape","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cortina56-26.com\/en\/info-and-landscape\/","title":{"rendered":"Info and landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The \u201cCORTINA 56\u201326\u201d race takes place in an alpine setting of rare beauty: the Belluno Dolomites, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The \u201cPale Mountains\u201d stand out for their incomparable aesthetic and scenic value and were even described by the architect Le Corbusier as \u201cthe most beautiful architectural work in the world\u201d.<\/span><\/p>

At the heart of this majestic setting lies Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo<\/strong>, the \u201cQueen of the Dolomites\u201d<\/strong>: a showcase of exclusivity, a cultural hub of excellence, Cortina is also the custodian of a rich heritage in sports tourism, thanks to the 1956 Winter Olympics<\/strong>, the countless high-level international sporting events organised over the decades, and the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Did you know? With this new experience under its belt, Cortina d’Ampezzo has become the fourth place in the world to host the Winter Games twice, after St. Moritz, Lake Placid and Innsbruck.<\/span><\/p>

The route of this race combines history and modernity, following trails that pass by the venues of the 1956 and 2026 Olympic Games. Both distances start in the centre of Cortina and finish at the Zuel Olympic Ski Jump.<\/span><\/p>

Two scenic, challenging, iconic routes\u2026<\/span><\/p>

We\u2019d like to give you a bit more information about the wonders of winter sports that you\u2019ll be running through, so that when you\u2019re there, you\u2019ll remember that you\u2019re\u2026 Running the legend!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The finish line for both races, located in Zuel, the venue was built for the 1956 Games and is famous for once having been described as \u2018the most beautiful ski jump in the world\u2019. Although no longer used for ski jumping, this elegant architectural monument, now restored, welcomes athletes at the finish line.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The venue for the 1956 Winter Olympics (which hosted the ice hockey and skating events, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies). This venue has been refurbished to host the curling and para-curling competitions at the 2026 Games, further cementing its central role and prestige.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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Bobsleigh Track \"Eugenio Monti\"<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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The historic track dating from 1956, named after the multi-medal-winning Olympian Eugenio Monti, known as \u2018the Flying Red\u2019. Recently refurbished for the 2026 Games, the venue is ready to host bobsleigh, skeleton and luge competitions, standing out for its technological innovation and sustainability.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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A wooded hill at the foot of the Tofane mountains, renowned for its magnificent views over Cortina and the Ampezzo Dolomites. Home to the Col Drusci\u00e8 mountain hut and the \u2018Helmut Ullrich\u2019 Astronomical Observatory, it is a key stop on the Freccia nel Cielo cable car route.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The famous slope is one of the most iconic downhill runs in the world. Having previously hosted the alpine skiing events at the 1956 Winter Olympics, it has been a regular fixture on the Women\u2019s World Cup circuit for decades and hosted the women\u2019s alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The Faloria-Cristallo ski area, accessible by cable car from the centre of Cortina, offers breathtaking views of the valley. The Ilio Colli slope hosted the men\u2019s giant slalom at the 1956 Games. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The track crosses the cross-country skiing area, which has a long-standing tradition in Cortina. These trails, like the route of the former Dolomites Railway towards Dobbiaco, offer stunning scenery with views of Monte Cristallo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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It was the heart of the hockey matches in 1956. An interesting fact is that these were the first Olympics in which the games were played on an artificial hockey pitch.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>

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The slope hosted the women\u2019s downhill and giant slalom events during the VII Winter Olympic Games, held in Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo in 1956; built on the Tofane mountains, temporary stands were erected at the finish line for the event, with a capacity of 6,760 spectators.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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