How Long Does It Take to Travel Around the Most Widespread Olympics Ever?

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One of the signature elements of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is proximity. The 2026 Milan Games, however, are stretching the definition of a “host city.”

In fact, the Milan Games are the first to have two official host cities: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Milan will host the Opening Ceremony, hockey, and many of the skating events. Cortina will hold curling, luge, bobsled, skeleton, and women’s alpine skiing.

The two Italian host cities are nearly 250 miles apart. By car...