FuoriPista: The Journey of the Olympic Flame Bormio

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

An unforgettable adventure through Italy and the 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... entertainment in Piazza Cavour with Siscofly
1:30 PM - Up&Down Relay of the torchbearers on the Stelvio track, organized by local young alpine skiers and mountaineers from Bormio
(event closed to the public)

2:00 PM | Departure of the Olympic Flame Journey in the historic center
via Funivie, Piazza S. Crocefisso, Ponte di Combo, via Morcelli, Piazza Cavour
2:15 PM | Arrival in Piazza della Fiamma Olimpica where the brazier will be lit
The Journey of the Flame will continue along Via Roma to Loc. Scleva Cepina Valdisotto
3:00 PM | Reading of the new book "Il gioco più bello: quello dei valori” (The most beautiful game: that of values) dedicated to Taneda, the mascot of Bormio
4:00 PM | Flashmob with 5 Rings with the students of the Comprensivo M. Anzi Institute
From 5:00 PM | Snack organized by the I Reparti Association of Bormio to kick off “L'è fòra Genéjron”

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 displays 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 simple objects, but an icon, a fundamental part of the story that Milan Cortina 2026 wishes to write and the legacy it aims 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 fundamental values of friendship, respect, and excellence that underpin the Games. They play a special role as they carry the Flame that symbolizes the light that shines 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

The 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
Segment of each torchbearer of 200/250 meters
The speed of the relay convoy is about 4 km/h
The relay develops in populated areas to allow everyone to watch and participate
At the end of each relay segment, the convoy transfers to the next city of transit (80 km/h)