Cortina Quarry & Construction article
Cortina Sliding Centre: the record-breaking track
Quarry & Construction’s in-depth analysis of the Cortina Sliding Centre, designed and built by Impresa Pizzarotti for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
One of the most complex sports infrastructures ever built in Europe, completed in just 13 months.
🔹 1,749 metres of track and 16 curves
🔹 Speeds of up to 145 km/h
🔹 The world’s first glycol-cooled track, with a 96% reduction in ammonia
🔹 International approval obtained in record time
The Cortina Sliding Centre is not only an Olympic facility, but a project designed for the local area and to be enjoyed all year round, combining historical memory with new opportunities for development.
This achievement confirms Impresa Pizzarotti’s ability to tackle and deliver highly complex technical projects on time and with sustainable and innovative solutions.