Milan-Cortina: Olympic Flame travels 12,000 km, including Scampia and Amatrice

Turin, 17 Nov. (LaPresse) – The complete route of the Olympic Flame’s journey has been unveiled, an itinerary that will cross Italy from 6 December 2025 to 6 February 2026, showing the world its timeless beauty. In addition to the 60 cities that will be visited, more than 300 municipalities have also been announced that will welcome the flame along its 12,000 km journey: a unique mosaic of territories, stories and communities that, stage after stage, will give life to a widespread national celebration. The Journey will begin on 26 November 2025, with the lighting of the sacred fire in Olympia, a symbolic place of Olympic tradition. On 4 December, in Greece, the flame will be handed over to Italy, a solemn moment marking the beginning of the journey towards the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games. Immediately afterwards, the Flame will arrive in Rome, from where the Olympic Flame Journey will officially begin on 6 December: an itinerary that will touch all Italian regions, illuminating cities of art, villages, places symbolic of collective memory and landscapes recognised throughout the world. ‘Every step of the journey through our cities will remind the world of the power of sport to build bridges and break down barriers,’ said Giovanni Malagò, President of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. ‘It will be a journey that intertwines roots and future, hospitality and innovation, celebrating the best of the Italian spirit.’ Accompanying the Flame will be the two Presenting Partners of the Olympic Flame Journey: Coca-Cola and Eni, who will enrich each stage with special activations, helping to make the Journey an even more engaging experience.