The WinteRace Cortina is back: 70 historic cars speed through the Dolomites

Everyone Winter Race of Cortinathe path of 490 kilometers in total it is never a simple line drawn on a map. It is a narrative in motion, a thread that binds landscapes, communities and Alpine stories. The edition 2026scheduled from 19th to 21st Marchinterprets this principle to the fullest, drawing a itinerary which passes through some of the most emblematic places of the Dolomitesin the name of Olympic spirit and of mountain culture.

The WinteRace Cortina 2026 an event is confirmed classical regularitybut above all a cultural experience in movement. Seventy carscoming from eight countries: Italy, Belgium, Argentina, the Netherlands, Uruguay, Croatia, Switzerland and the Principality of Monaco, with a chronological span that covers over ninety years of history of the automobiledal 1935 al 2026. The oldest car at the start is one Fiat 508 S from 1935. Among the curiosities of the starting park there is also one 1983 Mini De Tomaso Turboregistered since Vip Club Cortina and made famous by her appearance alongside Jerry Calà in the film “Christmas Vacation”.

Side events: fashion and mixology

During the WinteRacewhen the historic cars cross the snowy streets of Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo it becomes a place where memory, elegance and movement meet. Friday March 20, 2026 in fact, among the collateral events space for moda and Franz Kraler in Corso Italia, which hosts E. Marinellahistorical Neapolitan maison which for over a century has preserved one of the most recognizable traditions of the Italian style. Founded in Napoliin the famous shop on the Riviera di Chiaia, often described as a small corner of London overlooking the Gulf, Marinella has built its identity around an essential object: the necktie. On this occasion, a iconic scarf dedicated to the WinteRace, inspired by the atmosphere of Cortina and the charm of the historic cars that cross the Dolomites every year. Paying homage to Marinella’s Neapolitan roots is Campomarzio70 which he proposes for the occasion The Essential Cocktailline of drinks in which the high perfumery meets the world of mixology. A meeting between tailoringperfumery and mixology therefore takes shape in the context of the WinteRace, where tradition and style continue to dialogue over time.

The WinteRace route between history and landscapes

The WinteRace represents a real journey into the Italian tradition but also in cultural geography of the Dolomites. Dal Falzarego Passscene of crucial events during the First World War and today a symbol of connection between Cortina el’Alta Badiathe path descends towards Arabbaancient village Ladin traditionwhich has always been linked to the mountains and the transit of travellers. The passage on Pordoi Passknown as the “terrace of the Dolomites“, represents one of the most iconic moments: a road that made the history of great cycling and which, even in winter, retains an epic charm. And again Canazei e Vigo di Fassareaching Bolzano and walking along the Wine Route.

The final day in the most intimate Dolomites

The final day is dedicated to the most intimate dimension of Dolomites. Dal Lake Landrohistoric access road between Cadore e Pusteriayou reach the Lake Dobbiaco e Dobbiacoa location also linked to the figure of Gustav Mahlerwho composed some of his last works here. After the transition into Val Badia between Furcia Pass e San Vigilio di Marebbethe path will touch Brunico for the lunch stop and the visit to the Messner Mountain Museum. On the way back they will cross each other San Candido e Sixthat the foot of Three Peaksbefore reaching Cortina passing from Lake Auronzo and then from Lake Misurinahistorically a holiday and health resort, framed by some of the most famous walls in the Dolomites.