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Torino 2006
XXth Winter Olympic Games
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Torino 2006 XXth Winter Olympic Games
From the 10th to 26th February 2006
In June 1999 the International Olympic Committee elected Torino (Turin),
Italy, as the host for the 20th Winter Olympic Games in 2006.
Turin beat a total of five candidate cities, including:
Helsinki (Finland)
Klagenfurt (Austria)
Poprad-Tatry (Slovak Republic)
Sion (Switzerland)
Zakopane (Poland)
Torino (Turin), once the capital of Italy (until 1945), is a fantastic city
that is often overlooked because of Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan.
"Turin is transforming itself from a faded industrial powerhouse (home to Fiat)
into a city capable of impressing the world as host to the 2006 Winter Olympics."
- New York Times, 2005
However, with all the first class resorts within driving distance to the
mountains, there is no question why Torino (Turin) will be hosting this
years unforgettable Winter Games. Most sports will take place within the
city limits of Torino (Turin), while all of the Alpine sports will occur
just outside the city in various resorts.
"Turin is, quite simply, the most magnificent baroque city in Europe." -
The Sunday Times (January 12, 2004)
GENERAL FACTS AND FIGURES
- 82 medals will be given over a period of 17 days
- 2,550 athletes and 1,400 officials from 80 National Olympic Committees
will be housed in 3 Olympic Villages: Torino, Bardonecchia and Sestriere
- Seven sports will be presented: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey,
Luge, Skating, and Skiing
- Eight competition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol,
Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx, Sestriere, Torino, joined by 2 training
centers at Claviere and Torre Pellice
- 650 judges and referees will participate in the Games.
- 9,600 journalists and media operators are expected to cover the Games.
The 20th Olympic Winter Games will be held in Torino (Turin) and the
surrounding area from February 10, 2006 to February 26, 2006. 2500 athletes
from all over the world will compete over 17 days for medals and bragging
rights in 15 different disciplines.
Events & Locations
Events will take place in 7 different Piedmont locations. There will be limited
access to the events for security reasons. Official Olympic shuttles and cars
will transport spectators to and from the train stations and central points.
If you stay outside of Torino (Turin), you may what to rent your own car or
arrange private transportation to get you to the official Olympic transportation
hubs. Tour Italy Now can help you with all your travel need for the 2006 Winter
Olympics.
Here's the breakdown or events by location:
Turin / Torino
Right in the heart of Torino (Turin) the 2006 Winter Olympics will hold some
of the most popular of sports. Torino (Turin) claims to be the birthplace of
Italian skiing. 1896 was when a pair of skis were worn for the first time in
Italy. The first international skiing competitions were organized in the Olympic
Mountains soon after.
Events in Turin / Torino:
Ice Hockey
Figure Skating
Speed Skating
Short Track Speed Skating
Bardonecchia
Approximately 50 miles west of Torino (1 hour)
Near the French border, Bardonecchia was established in 1934 as one of
the country's first ski towns. However Bardonecchia now has some of the most
popular resorts. This medieval town will take your breath away with the cobblestone
roads and weekly markets.
Event in Bardonecchia:
Snowboarding
Cesana / San Sicario
Approximately 50 miles west of Torino (1 hour, 15 minutes)
Located right in the renowned Upper Valley skiing district, the spectacular
view of the peak of Chaberton to the prodigious Batteria di Torri to the Monti
della Luna versant. The different ski paths will let you trek the trails to
the Clot Foiron lakes.
Events in Cesana / San Sicario:
Biathlon
Women's Alpine Skiing Time Trials:
Downhill
Combined Downhill
Super-G
Bobsled (Pariole-Greniere)
Luge (Pariole-Greniere)
Skeleton (Pariole-Greniere)
Pinerolo
Approximately 15 miles southwest of Torino (20 minutes)
Crafty little shop windows, stately arcades and friendly local residents
characterize Pinerolo. The Cottian Alps and the silhouette of Monviso
surround this peaceful part of Italy.
Event in Pinerolo:
Curling
Pragelato
Approximately 45 miles west of Torino (1 hour, 20 minutes)
At the foot of Mount Albergian, this small community offers excellent
downhill/cross-country ski.
Events in Pragelato:
Ski Jump
Cross Country Skiing
Combined Nordic (Freestyle and Slalom skiing)
Sauze d'Oulx
Approximately 47 miles west of Torino (1hour)
Sauze d'Olux will be one of the most popular places in the 2006 winter
Olympics offering more than 25 ski lifts covering over 60 miles of slopes
covered in snow. Ski routes start at peaks that rise more than 8200 feet
in Triplex, Genevris and the Moucrons mountains. Sauze d'Olux's shops and
narrow streets will help tourist discover the quant town center of Sauze.
Event in Sauze d'Oulx:
Freestyle Skiing
Sestriere
Approximately 54 miles west of Torino (1 hour, 15 minutes)
Sestriere has every kind of winter sports one can ever imagine. This town has
some of the most fascinating ski slope you could ever imagine. There is over
75 miles of complex trials for skiers to take advantage of. This district
spans from Sises, Banchetta and Faiteve mountains.
Events in Sestriere:
Alpine Skiing (most events)
Downhill
Slalom
Giant Slalom
Super G
Combined Nordic (Freestyle and Slalom skiing)
Piedmont before the 2006 Winter Olympics
If you haven't already organized travel to Piedmont before the 2006 Winter
Olympics you should. Whether you are a sport fanatic or a wine enthusiast
it's a terrific place to visit in the winter months. Tour Italy Now's travel
experts would love to help you customize the perfect winter vacation to
Piedmont and the 2006 Winter Olympics that will be sure to create a lifetime
of memories.
We look forward to serving you as your one-stop vacation and information portal
for travel to Italy and this year's 2006 Winter Olympics.
To customized a package for the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics contact us.
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