2006 Winter Olympics torch relay

Host cityTurin, Italy
Countries visitedGreece, Vatican City, Malta, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy
Distance11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi)
Torchbearers10,001
Start dateDecember 8, 2005
End dateFebruary 10, 2006
Torch designerPininfarina

The 2006 Winter Olympics torch relay took part as part of the build-up to the 2006 Winter Olympics hosted in Turin, Italy. The route covered around 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi) and involved 10,001. Stefania Belmondo lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony.

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