Italy has much to offer every season. Here are new ways to experience the country this fall and winter, in destinations ranging from the Alpine north to Sicily. Discover Bormio before the Olympics. The much anticipated Olympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026, will take place, obviously, in Milan and Cortina, but there will be a lot of action in other venues hosting competitions across Northern Italy. One spot that’s guaranteed to be in the spotlight is Bormio, a ski resort in the Alta Rezia, a border region close to Switzerland.

Here the men’s Alpine ski events will take place on the Stelvio, a difficult World Cup course known for its length, dramatic jumps, and steep gradient. Bormio Ski describes the piste as “a notoriously unforgiving track.” You can get a preview of the Olympic happenings at the annual FIS World Cup, which will be held Dec. 28 (men’s downhill) and 29 (men’s super-G) this year.