Short version: Milano Cortina 2026 will happen on PeakVisor’s home turf — the Alps. So we did what we do best: turned three Olympic territories into a terrain lab.
What you’ll get here: a practical, visual deep‑dive into Bormio (Stelvio), Cortina d’Ampezzo (Tofane), and Livigno — plus the two things TV rarely shows: how steep it really is and where the crux lives.
Important note: PeakVisor’s Track Difficulty analysis highlights demanding sections based on route geometry and terrain data. It’s a tool for understanding and comparison — not a safety guarantee or a substitute for training, local conditions, or official guidance.
What we analyze (Track Difficulty)
Track Difficulty is PeakVisor’s way of turning a route into something you can see and compare. For each line you draw (or import), the analysis highlights:
- Slope distribution — how much of the track sits in each steepness band
- Max slope — the steepest moment along the line
- Crux — the most demanding section (the “why this feels scary” segment)
We’re using this framework to look at three Milano Cortina 2026 territories — and to answer a simple question: where does the mountain actually bite?
Bormio — Stelvio Ski Centre
Bormio hosts the men’s Alpine skiing races at Milano Cortina 2026, at the Stelvio Ski Centre — and it’s also where ski mountaineering makes its Olympic debut. Official territory page · Official venue page
At its heart is the Stelvio piste, described by the Milano Cortina 2026 organisers as one of the most demanding courses in the world, and among the most technical alongside Kitzbühel’s Streif.
Why it matters
- Iconic difficulty: Steep, fast, technical — a course that punishes small mistakes.
- Real‑world proof: Dominik Paris has achieved a record number of Downhill wins here (a rare “one mountain, one king” stat).
- Great showcase: Your slope distribution will likely skew red/purple much faster than “normal” ski routes — perfect for a shareable comparison.
Where to place the 3D map (best moment)
Place the 3D embed immediately after the Track Difficulty results for Stelvio — the reader is primed to click because they just saw the “crux”.
Useful links
- PeakVisor resort/area page:
- Official venue: Stelvio Ski Centre
- Ski map: Bormio ski map
Cortina d’Ampezzo — Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre
Cortina is one of the headline Olympic territories for 2026 — hosting multiple sports. For our terrain lab we focus on the women’s Alpine racing venue: Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre. Official territory page · Official venue page
The most famous race line here is Olympia delle Tofane — a World Cup classic with signature sections like Tofanaschuss.
Why it matters
- Legendary winners: Olympia delle Tofane is strongly associated with repeat dominance by top athletes (a “history lives in the turns” venue).
- Visual drama: Narrow, fast sections between rock features create a perfect “crux in 3D” moment.
- Comparison value: Great for showing how a World Cup track differs from a normal resort piste or a casual ski tour line.
Where to place the 3D map (best moment)
Put the 3D embed right after the crux callout and label it something like: “Tofanaschuss in 3D”. If the embed can start on that segment, even better.
Useful links
- PeakVisor resort/area page:
- Official venue: Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre
- Ski map (interactive): Cortina ski map (Dolomiti Superski)
Livigno — Snow Park + Aerials & Moguls Park
If Bormio and Cortina are about speed and edge control, Livigno is about airtime and creativity. In 2026, Livigno hosts Snowboard and Freestyle skiing events — with venues split between the Livigno Snow Park and the Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park. Official territory page · Snow Park (official) · Aerials & Moguls Park (official)
Why it matters
- Two different “crux” types: in parks, the crux is not just steepness — it’s transitions, landing zones, and speed management.
- Fresh venue story: organisers describe the Aerials & Moguls Park as a purpose‑built Olympic facility (a “new venue” narrative is marketing gold).
- Perfect 3D demo: jumps, rollers, and bowls are made for a realistic 3D view.
Where to place the 3D map (best moment)
For Livigno, place the 3D embed before the difficulty charts — lead with a “wow” visual of the park geometry. Then use Track Difficulty as the explanation layer.
Useful links
- PeakVisor resort/area page:
- Official venues: Livigno Snow Park, Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park
- Local overview: Livigno: Milano Cortina 2026
How to use this page
- Pick a venue (Stelvio / Tofane / Livigno).
- Open the ski map link and trace a representative line (we do this when GPX isn’t available).
- Run Track Difficulty and note the slope distribution, max slope, and crux.
- Tap 3D and look at the crux in relief — this is where terrain stops being abstract.
Sources (official + verified)
- Olympics.com: Bormio territory
- Olympics.com: Stelvio Ski Centre
- MilanoCortina2026 (CONI): Stelvio Ski Centre
- Bormio Ski: ski map
- Olympics.com: Cortina d’Ampezzo territory
- Olympics.com: Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre
- Dolomiti Superski: Cortina ski map
- Olympics.com: Livigno territory
- Olympics.com: Livigno Snow Park
- Olympics.com: Livigno Aerials & Moguls Park
- Livigno.eu: Milano Cortina 2026 overview