Olympics Transportation Overview

The Olympic Committee has imposed a series of limitations to traffic circulation in the Olympic area. These restrictions will enable public transportation vehicles to run smoothly to and from Olympic events, will facilitate the circulation of vehicles owned by local residents and used by hotels, and will help to ensure the security of the area. 

Permits and Road Blocks

From February 8-27, mountain roads within the area of competition venues will only be accessible by drivers holding special permits. These permits are available, by application, to residents and homeowners, hotel or property managers, guests in accommodations, employees, regular suppliers, doctors, public utility services, and others at the discretion of the ATL2 (local tourist agency). Without a permit, it will NOT be possible to travel during this time in the restricted areas. Permanent road blocks will be in place to enforce the restrictions, and variable road blocks will be used in case of heavy traffic, emergencies, or when car parks are full.

The permanent road blocks are located:

 - in Cesana, upstream of the roundabout located at the junction between the trunk road Ss24 and the byroad Ssp 23
 - in Pragelato, upstream of the roundabout to access the town of Ruà.
 - in Oulx, before the town of San Marco on the byroad Sp214
 - in Bardonecchia, before the town of Melezet on the byroad Sp216.

The variable road blocks are located:
 - in Usseaux, town of Pourrieres
 - in Roure, town of Roreto Chisone
 - in Bardonecchia, on the trunk road Ss335 near the access routes to the inhabited area.

Click here for a map (.pdf format) of the road blocks. Permanent blocks are marked on the map as Filtro Permanente, and temporary blocks are marked as Filtro Variabile.

The Dorsale

All mountain venues will still be accessible via the Dorsale free mountain service. It is a free bus that runs daily from January 30 to February 27. The Dorsale provides links to all mountain sites that will be subjected to restrictions during the Games. Click here for a Dorsale service map (.pdf format).

Main line DOM1: Oulx-Pragelato
Frequency: every 10 minutes from 6:00 to 24:00; 
                every 45 minutes from 24:00 to 6:00. 

Extemsion DOM2: Oulx - Sauze d'Oulx
Frequency: every 20 minutes from 6:00 to 24:00; 
                every 90 minutes from 24:00 to 6:00.
 
Extension DOM3: Cesana-Monginevro 
Frequency: every 20 minutes from 6:00 to 24:00; 
                every 120 minutes from 24:00 to 6:00. 

Extension DOM4: Oulx-Bardonecchia (night service)
Frequency: every 45 minutes from 21:00 to 7:00; 

Extension DOM5: Cesana - San Sicario Alto
Frequency: every 20 minutes from 6:00 to 24:00; 
                every 60 minutes from 24:00 to 6:00. 

Train Service for Mountain Venues

The most convenient, fastest and cheapest way of reaching the competition venues outside Torino is the train & ride, a system combining train plus shuttle bus service to the competition venues. 

The Torino2006 transport system recommends to get around by train in order to avoid congestions along mountain roads. For more information on train service, visit the Treni Italia website.

In order to make it easier for spectators to get around during the Olympic Games, special trains have been provided:

Torino Porta Nuova - Oulx - Bardonecchia (Torino-Modane line)
Linking: Torino Porta Nuova-Avigliana-Bussoleno-Oulx-Bardonecchia-Modane 
Train runs approximately every 30 minutes
First train from Torino Porta Nuova: 05.40 a.m. 
Last train from Bardonecchia: 01.05 a.m. 
Last train from Oulx 01.25 a.m.

Torino Lingotto - Pinerolo (Torino-Pinerolo line)
Linking: Torino Lingotto-Sangone-Nichelino-Candiolo-None-Airasca-Piscina di Pinerolo-Pinerolo Olimpica-Pinerolo 
Train runs approximately every 30 minutes 
First train from Torino Lingotto: 04.30 a.m. 
Last train from Pinerolo: 00.50 a.m. 

It is also possible to reach Torino Lingotto station from Torino Porta Nuova. 
Train runs approximately every 10 minutes.

Competition Shuttles

Shuttle buses to competition sites will run only on competition days and depart from the car parks and mountain stations approximately 4 hours before the competitions are due to start. They are free of charge for all spectators. At the end of the competitions, the shuttle buses will take the spectators back to the park and ride terminals. Click here for a map of shuttle service.

From Bardonecchia station:
shuttle buses for the competitions of: Bardonecchia Melezet.

From Oulx station:
shuttle buses for the competitions of: Sauze d'Oulx, Bardonecchia Melezet, Cesana Pariol, Cesana San Sicario, San Sicario Fraiteve, Sestrière Colle, Sesterire Borgata.

From Pinerolo station:
the Palaghiaccio, which will be hosting the curling competitions, can be reached on foot from the station. Shuttle buses for the competitions of: Pragelato and Pragelato Plan.

From Oulx car park (3,000 spaces):
shuttle buses for the competitions of: Sauze d'Oulx, Bardonecchia Melezet, Cesana Pariol, Cesana San Sicario, San Sicario Fraiteve, Sestrière Colle, Sesterire Borgata.

From Pragelato car park:
the inrun tracks and ski-jump for the ski jumping competitions can be reached on foot. Shuttle buses for the competitions of: Pragelato Plan.

From Usseaux car park:
navette shuttle buses for the competitions of: Pragelato and Pragelato Plan.

Pragelato and Usseaux provide 1,800 parking spaces in total.
The Pragelato and Usseaux car parks are considered equivalent in order to reach the competition venues of Pragelato and Pragelato Plan with the shuttle bus services. Thus, upon booking, you will be assigned a parking space in either of the two car parks; on the day of the competition the first 900 cars will be directed to the Pragelato car park, and the remaining 900 to the Usseaux car park.

From Briançon car park (1,000 spaces):
One-way shuttle buses to: Cesana, Sestriere Colle/Borgata, Pragelato, Pragelato Plan. Once the competitions are over: you can get back to Cesana via the "Dorsale? (free mountain service). From Cesana you can reach Briançon via the Olympic shuttle bus service. In addition, round-trip shuttle buses to: Oulx (where you need to park&ride the shuttle bus to Sauze d'Oulx-Jouvenceaux) and Bardonecchia station (where you need to park and ride the shuttle bus to Bardonecchia Melezet). 

Restrictions in the City of Turin

The best way of getting around Torino is via the public transportation system, which has been enhanced for the Olympics. It will not be possible to reach competition venues by private car: all cars must be left at the park & ride terminals linked to the public transport network. 

Additionally, transportation patterns in the city of Turin will be altered for the Games. Some city lanes will be reserved for official Olympics vehicles and public transportation. Private vehicles will be forbidden to travel on these lanes, which will be marked by the five Olympic rings on the asphalt.

Estimated travel times in the city
Estimated travel times between the city and the mountain venues
Estimated travel times in the mountains

How to Reach The Olympic Venues

Biathlon - Cesana San Sicario
Bobsleigh - Cesana Pariol
Nordic Combined - Pragelato e Pragelato Plan
Curling - Pinerolo
Freestyle Skiing - Sauze d'Oulx Jouvenceaux
Ice Hockey - Palasport Olimpico and Torino Esposizioni
Figure Skating - Palavela
Speed Skating - Oval Lingotto
Ski Jumping - Pragelato
Alpine Skiing - Sestriere Colle / Borgata and San Sicario Fraiteve
Cross-country Skiing - Pragelato Plan
Short Track Speed Skating - Palavela
Skeleton - Cesana Pariol
Luge - Cesana Pariol
Snowboard - Bardonnecchia
Opening and Closing Ceremonies - Stadio Olimpico
Award Ceremonies - Piazza delle Medaglie