In Livigno everything is ready. The venues are complete, the facilities are turned on, the slopes are fine-tuned down to the millimeter. The snow is no longer just snow: it is a technical material, controlled, measured, shaped to guarantee speed, safety, and spectacle. The teams are working on the final tests, athletes are starting to trial the lines, the valley enters the phase where every detail becomes performance. It is the moment when technology meets the mountain and transforms it into an Olympic stage.

Inside Livigno 2026 — The final tests before the races

In the days leading up to the competitions, the venues undergo a series of final tests. Technicians verify the stability of the structures, check the accesses, simulate the flows of athletes and the public. The slopes are measured with laser tools to confirm inclines and speeds. Every operational area — start, finish, technical zones — is tested as if the race had already begun. It is the phase where everything must work without margin for error.

Inside the Games — The science of perfect snow

Olympic snow is a balance between density, temperature, and humidity. Technicians monitor each parameter with sensors distributed along the slopes. If needed, the snow is stiffened with misted water or ground to increase compactness. Snowcats work at night to ensure a uniform surface, while during the day only micro-corrections are made. The result is snow that reacts predictably, ideal for tricks, speed, and landings. Each discipline has its own unique aspects, technical requirements, and stylistic nuances, and the snow must be the perfect stage for them, adapting each time, thanks to an unprecedented scientific and artisanal effort.

The Athlete’s Way — The official trials

When the venues are ready, the athletes enter the phase of official trials. Every run serves to read the snow, understand the speed, test the kickers, and memorize the lines. The technical teams gather immediate feedback and make small adjustments to optimize safety and fluidity. It is a continuous dialogue between those who build and those who compete, a shared effort that brings the slope to its final form.