The event

Some trails touch us on an emotional level. Like in the Ampezzo Dolomites, where the echoes of the champions who shaped the history of winter sports still resonate. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and true paradise of rock — from the Tofane and Tre Croci Pass to Fiames and Zuel — has hosted two historic chapters in international sports, 60 years apart.

In recent seasons, this remarkable setting, steeped in history and records, has become the “place to be” for the international outdoor community, with the launch of the Cortina Skimo Cup, which has also served as the 2024 World Cup finals and subsequent Italian championships.

From snow to dirt roads: In 2026, thanks to a Fondazione Cortina initiative, the mecca of winter sports in the eastern Alps will introduce a trail connecting the sites of Olympic achievement in Cortina. Cortina 56-26, which arises from this legacy, will allow trail running enthusiasts to compete on legendary slopes and distances, choosing from two different routes, tackled solo or sharing the effort and the results in a relay race.

An immersion in the terrain that shaped the greats, now accessible to everyone through an inclusive and sustainable approach that reflects the founding values of this unique event.