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Cortina Olympic Village Opens to 1,400 Athletes with Alpine‑Style Trailers

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Village Accommodates 1,400 Athletes in 377 Alpine Trailers The temporary Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Village, situated a ten‑minute drive from downtown Cortina d’Ampezzo, houses roughly 1,400 athletes, coaches and team staff in 377 modular trailers [1]. Each trailer contains two rooms with a bed, shower and toilet, and half are equipped with wheelchair‑friendly access for Paralympic participants [1]. The units are arranged in clusters that allow national teams to personalize exteriors with flags and symbols, such as Canada’s red moose statue [1].

Shared Amenities Foster International Interaction A central fitness center, recreational lounge, dining hall, massage rooms and a prayer room encourage cross‑national mingling [1]. Athletes gather at an outdoor coffee stand where snow falls, creating informal meeting spots; Ukrainian luger Nazarii Kachmar was noted chatting with peers from Canada, Romania, the United States and Latvia [1]. The design of common spaces aims to replicate an authentic Winter Olympics atmosphere while supporting daily training and recovery needs [1].

Athletes Praise Heating, Plumbing and Scenic Setting Australian skeleton competitor Nick Timmings reported that initial concerns about trailer heating and plumbing proved unfounded, describing the units as warm and functional [1]. Village manager Eva Lune Wiggelendum highlighted the valley’s immediate mountain views, which provide an “authentic” backdrop for residents [1]. Overall feedback emphasizes comfort, accessibility and the novelty of living in a snow‑kissed Alpine environment [1].

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Nov 2025 – The organizing committee finalizes the Cortina Olympic Village plan, deploying 400 rented mobile homes (377 on site) to house 1,400 athletes and staff at 1,292 m altitude, costing €38 million, with each 18 m² unit featuring dual rooms, private bathrooms, wall‑mounted heating and infrared panels that reach 25‑26 °C, and the complex includes a 1.4‑km corridor of cafeteria, gym, game room and laundromat; the homes will later be reused for camps and a hockey club [2].

Feb 3, 2026 – Athletes and coaches move into the temporary village, occupying 377 trailers half of which are wheelchair‑accessible, and gather at an outdoor coffee stand while snow falls, creating a lively Alpine atmosphere just 10 minutes from downtown Cortina [1].

Feb 3, 2026 – Australian skeleton competitor Nick Timmings, sharing a trailer with his twin‑brother coach, says initial worries about heating and plumbing “proved unfounded,” describing the units as warm, functional and comfortable despite the winter weather [1].

Feb 3, 2026 – Village manager Eva Lune Wiggelendum notes that the valley setting “offers immediate mountain views,” providing an authentic Winter Olympics ambience that enhances athletes’ experience [1].

Feb 3, 2026 – Ukrainian luger Nazarii Kachmar meets peers from Canada, Romania, the United States and Latvia in the shared fitness center and prayer room, illustrating the village’s role in fostering cross‑national interaction among competitors [1].

Late 2026 – After the Games conclude, the rented mobile homes are slated for conversion into permanent camping facilities and a local hockey club, extending the €38 million investment beyond the Olympic period [2].

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