FuoriPista: Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay

Bormio will be the protagonist of the passage of the Olympic Flame Journey of Milan Cortina 2026

An unforgettable adventure across Italy and Italians. The story of each torchbearer will ignite our emotions, making us proud to be part of a global event and inspiring new generations with the values of Peace, Friendship, Hope, and Team Spirit.

Program

• From 1:00 PM - Waiting for the torch... animation in Piazza Cavour with Siscofly
  During the afternoon, presentation of the new book dedicated to Taneda, the mascot of Bormio, and the 5 Rings Flashmob, organized by Siscofly in collaboration with the students of the M. Anzi Comprehensive Institute
• 1:30 PM - Up&Down Relay of the torchbearers on the Stelvio track, organized by local young alpine and ski mountaineering athletes from Bormio
• From 2:00 PM - Departure of the Olympic Flame Journey which, in the hands of the torchbearers, will pass through the historic center:
  Via Funivie, piazza S. Crocefisso, Ponte di Combo, via Morcelli, piazza Cavour - here the torch will stop to light the brazier placed there and for a ceremonial moment
• The Journey of the Flame will continue along Via Roma until Loc. Scleva Cepina Valdisotto.

The Torches

The torches of Milan Cortina 2026 are called “Essential” created in two versions: one for the Winter Olympic Games and the other for the Winter Paralympic Games.
The Olympic torch features green and blue hues, while the Paralympic one comes in bronze tones. “Essential” represents a tribute to the excellence of Italian design. Every detail is designed to represent the strength and determination of athletes, as well as their ability to unite people through sport. They are not just objects, but icons, a fundamental part of the history that Milan Cortina 2026 wishes to write and of the legacy it intends to leave to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The Olympic and Paralympic torches are a universal symbol of unity, hope, and perseverance, and embody the core values of friendship, respect, and excellence that are at the foundation of the Games. They have a special role as they carry the Flame that symbolizes the light shining within athletes, inspiring them to overcome their limits and compete with integrity, loyalty, and fair play, celebrating diversity and promoting equality among all participants. 

Curiosities about the Journey of the Flame

• Numbers: 10,001 torchbearers, 12,000 km, 63 days, 110 provinces, 20 regions, and 60 stage celebrations
• Torchbearer relay, an average of 165 torchbearers/day
• Each torchbearer segment is 200/250 meters
• The speed of the relay convoy is about 4 km/h
• The relay takes place in urban areas to allow everyone to watch and participate
• At the end of each relay segment, the convoy transfers to the next transit city (80 km/h)