All About the Limited Traffic Zones of Cortina 2026

How do the Olympic Limited Traffic Zones of Cortina 2026 work?

What are the Olympic ZTLs of Cortina 2026 and why are they activated?

The Limited Traffic Zones of Cortina 2026 are areas with regulated access during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. They serve to manage the large flows of visitors, ensure safety around the venues, and allow local circulation without chaos. The measures are extraordinary and active only on the days indicated by the official calendar.

How is the Olympic ZTL of Cortina 2026 divided?

The ZTL is divided into three main areas, each with different functions and specific passes.

What does the red Zone 0 include and why is it the most restrictive?

Zone 0 is the area of maximum security. It coincides with the perimeter of the venues: Olympic Ice Stadium, Sliding Centre, and Tofane area. To enter, a VAPP is mandatory, obtainable only through registration and thorough checks. No other pass allows access.

What does the purple Zone 1 CORTINA 1 include?

Zone 1 concerns the area around the venues, with two subsections: Stadio–Sliding Centre area and Tofane area. A personal and non-transferable purple Auto Pass is required, which also allows access to Zone 2.

What does the yellow Zone 2 CORTINA 2 include?

Zone 2 covers the entire municipal territory. Access is granted with the yellow Auto Pass, transferable only for certain categories. It does not allow entry into Zone 1.

How does access through gates work and what rules must be followed?

The gates are monitored and access is allowed only with a clearly visible pass. Exiting is always free. Those circulating without a pass during active hours risk penalties.

On which days are the ZTLs of Cortina 2026 activated?

Activations follow the competition calendar. The days vary between the Olympics and Paralympics and depend on which venues are operational.

What is Scenario 1 and when does it apply?

Scenario 1 is active only on days of Alpine Skiing competitions at Tofane. All zones become operational simultaneously. The SR48 up to Pocol is reserved for those with the purple Pass.

What does it mean that you cannot cross the Giau–Falzarego axis without a purple Pass?

It means that on Tofane competition days, it is not possible to enter Cortina from the west without a pass. This restriction prevents congestion in areas near the Olympic slopes.

What does Scenario 2 include and when is it used?

Scenario 2 applies on days without Tofane competitions and throughout the Paralympic period. The purple Zone 1 remains limited to the Stadio–Sliding Centre–Revis areas. The SR48 towards Pocol follows the rules of Zone 2.

What are the activation times and days for Zone 1 Stadio–Sliding Centre?

During the Olympics: February 4–22, 2026, from 07:00 to 23:00. During the Paralympics: March 4–15, 2026, always 07:00–23:00.

When is Zone 1 Tofane active?

Only on the 5 competition days: February 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 2026 from 06:00 to 17:00.

How does Zone 2 work and on which dates does it apply?

Before the Olympics February 1–5 (09:00–20:00), February 6 (07:00–23:00) for the opening ceremony, and February 7–22 (06:00–20:00) during the Games. Then March 3–15 for the Paralympics.

What are the key messages for tourists arriving by car in Cortina 2026?

A valid pass is always required. The purple allows for the yellow, the yellow does not allow for the purple. Passes are not interchangeable. They are not valid in other clusters like Anterselva.

How does access to Cortina change for those arriving from the west, north, or south on days without Tofane competitions?

With Scenario 2, the yellow Pass is sufficient. The main arteries remain passable following the Zone 2 hours.

What are the consequences for those who do not respect the Olympic ZTLs?

Fines and the withdrawal of the pass are at risk, especially if attempting to transfer it to another vehicle.

What advantages does using the Auto Pass offer on Olympic days?

It allows avoiding blockages, passing through gates without problems, and planning movements clearly.