The Olympic flame is well on its way to its final goal. And that goal is getting closer. On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Olympic flame will pass through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. During a spectacular 52nd stage, torchbearers ski down the slopes of the iconic Sellaronda.
A tribute to tradition and sport
The flame’s journey, which began in Rome on December 6, will reach the region hosting the 2026 Games at the end of January. After visiting Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Puster Valley, it is the turn of Val Gardena and Val di Fassa for a unique tour on the slopes.
The highlights of the route on January 28:
- St. Ulrich: The day starts early with a relay through the village center.
- Dantercepies: Unveiling of a replica of the Olympic torch, locally made from characteristic Zirbenholz.
- Ciampinoi: Torchbearers descend on skis along the legendary slopes of the 1970 World Cup.
- Stone City: A unique moment when a torchbearer on skis is pulled by a Haflinger horse (skijöring).
- Sellajoch: The official transfer of the flame.
Olympic gondolas
To get the flame safely over the mountain passes, the Dolomiti Superski lift infrastructure is used. For this occasion, the cabins of various lifts are equipped with special Olympic graphics. Nice for winter sports enthusiasts: this special sticker will remain visible for the rest of the 2025-2026 season. In the gondolas, the flame is transported in a special safety lantern.
On the way to Val di Fiemme
After passing through Canazei, the flame continues its way towards the Val di Fiemme. The Olympic events in cross-country skiing, ski jumping and the Nordic combined will take place here in February. The region hopes to put the beauty of the Dolomites on the world map with this event.
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