HAPPEE Services, sanitary facilities for the major upcoming winter sports event in 2026

In 2026, Italy is set to take centre stage on a global scale for a major international winter sports event. This exceptional event brings together cities and mountains, sporting performance and iconic landscapes, tradition and innovation.
Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo are co-hosts of this major event, which will cover an area exceeding 22,000 km², and will involve several Italian regions.

This year’s event represents a unique opportunity to give the region international exposure, where sustainability, the spectator experience and the quality of temporary infrastructures are at the heart of the organisation.

Italy in winter 2026

Unlike a single venue, this event is based on a “diffuse” model, involving several towns and resorts in the Alps.

• Milano will host the ice disciplines (figure skating, short-track, hockey, speed) as well as the opening ceremony.
• Cortina d’Ampezzo, Bormio, Livigno and Anterselva will host the mountain events: Alpine skiing, biathlon, snowboarding and ski mountaineering.

This geographical distribution requires careful planning of the temporary infrastructure, and particularly the sanitary facilities, to ensure the comfort, safety and fluid movement of spectators and teams alike.

New features and a strong environmental commitment

This year’s highlights include:

• The entrance to ski mountaineering, an iconic mountain discipline,
• Making the most of existing or rehabilitated infrastructure,
• Particular attention paid to reducing the environmental footprint, both in terms of transport and the management of temporary facilities.

HAPPEE Services, a major events partner

Specialising in sanitary solutions for events, HAPPEE Services supports organisers with facilities designed for high visitor traffic flows:

• High-capacity modular sanitary facilities
• Solutions for both city and nature environments
• Rapid intervention and continuous operation
• Compliance with the most stringent hygiene standards

Often invisible, temporary sanitary facilities play a strategic role in the success of an event, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors.
Hygiene, accessibility, comfort and continuity of service are key criteria for guaranteeing a positive experience and maintaining the sites that welcome these visitors.

Drawing on its experience at major international events, particularly in 2024, HAPPEE Services has demonstrated its ability to anticipate peaks in visitor numbers, adapt to complex sites, and ensure consistent quality of service, even in temporary contexts.

The specific constraints of the high mountains

Installing and operating sanitary facilities at altitude involves some major technical challenges:

• sub-zero temperatures,
• the risk of frost,
• extreme weather conditions,
• and sometimes limited access.

The HAPPEE Services teams deploy tailor-made solutions, including reinforced insulation, regular maintenance, secure effluent management and controlled logistics, to guarantee a reliable service, even in extreme conditions.

The 2026 winter international sporting event is not just about sporting performance. It relies on meticulous organisation, where every detail counts.
Thanks to HAPPEE Services’ expertise, the sanitary facilities will fully contribute to welcoming the general public in optimal conditions, ensuring that the event rises to meet international standards.