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| Host city | Turin, Italy | 
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| Countries visited | Greece, Vatican City, Malta, San Marino, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy | 
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| Distance | 11,300 kilometres (7,000 mi) | 
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| Torchbearers | 10,001 | 
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| Start date | December 8, 2005 | 
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| End date | February 10, 2006 | 
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| Torch designer | Pininfarina | 
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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.