The culmination of Val di Fiemme’s long-standing Nordic skiing tradition came with its role as a Host Venue for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With the world-class Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Lago di Tesero and the Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Val di Fiemme hosted the Nordic disciplines (Cross-Country Skiing, Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping), as well as the Paralympic cross-country skiing and biathlon competitions. The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games took place in Italy from 6 to 22 February 2026, while the Paralympic Winter Games were held from 6 to 15 March 2026.
2023 was a significant year for the Nordic Ski Val di Fiemme Organising Committee. On 17 May, an agreement was signed with the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, a milestone that further strengthened the close relationship between the Foundation and its host territories, an essential element of the Milano Cortina 2026 project. The partnership with the Nordic Ski Val di Fiemme Organising Committee reflected the continuity and long-term commitment that the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation sought to maintain with local stakeholders, whose excellence and unique characteristics were among the Games’ greatest assets. This collaboration was also a sign of confidence in the expertise of the organisations involved, whose extensive experience and deep knowledge of every aspect of hosting major international events had been demonstrated through World Championships and World Cup competitions.
Representing the Val di Fiemme Organising Committee was President Pietro De Godenz, who stated: “Growth and the continuous pursuit of new experiences are part of our committee’s DNA. After the success of world-class events and World Cup competitions, reaching the Olympic and Paralympic stage was a truly meaningful achievement for us, it was the fulfilment of a dream. For our valley and for Trentino, it was a great honour to host the Paralympic cross-country skiing and biathlon events as well. For the committee and our trusted team of 1,500 volunteers, working within the Olympic and Paralympic environment was an important mission, helping us build a lasting legacy and invaluable partnerships. We were confident that, just as after the 1991, 2003 and 2013 World Championships, these facilities would continue to be used and valued for years to come. We still have many goals ahead of us.”
