The variant is officially listed as an easy run. The change affects one section of the return descent, not the difficulty rating of the entire Olimpia.
At Cermis, the new addition for winter 2026/27 has a specific name: Olimpia III Fun. The official Val di Fiemme piste list identifies it as 87a, with an “easy” rating. The seasonal dossier presents it as an alternative route designed to avoid the steepest pitch of Olimpia 3.
It is a change worth studying on the piste map, particularly for skiers who know the return descent and would welcome a less demanding option. It does not mean that the whole Olimpia becomes an easy run, or that a beginner can automatically tackle its full length.
A new choice along the descent
An alternative route changes the choices available along the same itinerary. In this case, the intended benefit is to bypass a steeper section rather than having to ski it simply because you have started the return descent.
To decide whether it is the right choice, however, you also need to consider what comes before and after it. A route’s difficulty is not determined by its easiest section: connecting runs, snow conditions, visibility and fatigue accumulated during the day all play a part.
The distinction also matters when it comes to names. The official website lists Olimpia I, Olimpia II, Olimpia III and the new Fun separately. The entry for the alternative route does not automatically change the characteristics of the other runs.
What changes for a family
Those travelling with skiers of different abilities can consider this new option when planning the descent back, without turning it into a challenge imposed on the whole group. Before deciding, it is worth asking the ski school or resort staff which sequence of runs suits your abilities.
This is particularly useful before the final descent, while there is still time to choose an alternative. A colour on the map helps guide the decision, but it does not replace an assessment of the conditions encountered that day.
The season’s plans and actual opening status
Olimpia III Fun is listed among the additions for 2026/27. Its inclusion in the piste catalogue documents the project and its difficulty rating; it does not, by itself, confirm that the run is already open.
Before setting off, consult the Cermis status report and check both the alternative route and the connections needed to reach it. For skiers returning after visiting in previous years, the reference to look for on the new map is 87a: one more option on the descent, not a blanket transformation of the entire Olimpia.
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