Winter Olympics 2026: key Cortina cable car will not be ready, letter claims

January 31, 2026

TL;DR

A cable car for the women's Olympic Alpine skiing events in Cortina is in doubt of timely completion for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Organizers have requested school closures on specific dates to ease pressure on the resort's transport system.
The cable car project has faced delays and safety concerns from residents due to its location in a landslide-prone area.
Despite assurances from the state-backed agency Simico, organizers were notified that the gondola lift would not be delivered within the planned timeframe.
The loss of this infrastructure creates significant organizational challenges for flow management, security, and transport capacity.
Ticket sales for Cortina events have been capped pending clarity on the cable car's readiness.
Cortina, a well-known winter resort, lacks a railway station, and access is limited to one main road, often causing slow travel times.

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