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The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Flame will stop in Sorrento, transforming the city into one of the symbolic places of the journey that accompanies the Winter Olympic Games towards the official inauguration. The passing of the torch represents an event of great symbolic, sporting and cultural value, capable of involving citizens, visitors and institutions in a moment of collective celebration and international visibility.
The Olympic Flame of Milan Cortina 2026
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will see Italy as a protagonist on the world sporting scene. The journey of the Flame will pass through numerous Italian cities, enhancing territories, local communities and symbolic places of the country.
What is the Olympic Flame?
The Olympic Flame is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Olympic Games. Traditionally lit in Olympia, Greece, it travels thousands of kilometers through cities and territories of the host country before arriving at the Olympic stadium for the opening ceremony.
Its meaning goes beyond sport: the torch represents peace, unity, continuity between past and future, as well as the celebration of the Olympic values of respect, inclusion and fair play.
The Sorrento stage takes on a particular meaning: it combines international sport with one of the most iconic territories in Italy, known throughout the world for its landscape, cultural and tourist heritage.
Olympic Flame in Sorrento: date and info
The passage of the Olympic Flame in Sorrento is scheduled for December 22nd, according to the official calendar of the Milano Cortina 2026 Torch Relay. During the day, the torch will pass through some of the most representative areas of the city, accompanied by torch bearers, institutional authorities and celebratory moments.
Complete program and itinerary
The Olympic Flame will travel around Sorrento for about an hour, from 2.00 pm until 3.00 pm, it will leave from the port of Marina Piccola, it will go around the historic alleys of Sorrento, reaching the Historic Center of Sorrento and Corso Italia, up to the beginning of Piazza Tasso, where the Flame will then head towards Gragnano.
How to attend the event
The city route will be designed to guarantee maximum visibility and participation, touching strategic and symbolic points of the city. The event will be organized in compliance with safety measures, with any temporary changes to traffic.
Among the recommended points to watch the passage, from the site of the Milan Cortina Olympics, there are, obviously the port of Marina Piccola and the entire climb, Piazza Sant’Antonino, the various alleys, such as, for example, Via Fuoro, and Piazza Veniero, and the entire Corso Italia.
FAQ about the Olympic Flame in Sorrento
Can the Olympic Flame be touched?
No, the torch cannot be touched for safety reasons, but it can be photographed and followed along the route.
Is the event suitable for children?
Yes, the passing of the Olympic Flame is an event also designed for families and schools.
Who can carry the Olympic Flame?
Anyone, be they athletes, celebrities, ordinary people, young or old, can carry the Olympic flame (be a torchbearer), as long as it reflects the Olympic values.
Will there be road closures?
Temporary changes to the road system are expected in the areas affected by the route.
Is it a one-off event?
Yes, the passing of the Olympic Flame occurs only once for each edition of the Games.