Olympic Stadiums That Now Serve Completely Different Purposes

10. Albertville’s Bobsled Track (1992) – Now Abandoned & Overgrown

Original Purpose: Hosted bobsled, luge, and skeleton events in the 1992 Winter Olympics. New Purpose: A decaying, nature-reclaimed ruin.Unlike many Olympic venues that found new life, Albertville’s bobsled track was left to rot, falling victim to neglect and financial constraints. Today, it sits abandoned, overgrown with vegetation, and slowly being reclaimed by nature. The track, which once hosted thrilling high-speed competitions, is now a ghostly reminder of Olympic overspending. Crumbling concrete, rusted rails, and graffiti-covered walls give it an eerie, post-apocalyptic look. The lack of a clear post-Games plan sealed its fate—maintenance costs were too high, and no alternative use was ever implemented. Visitors can still hike to the remnants of the track, where it serves as an urban exploration site for photographers and adventurers fascinated by abandoned Olympic history. Albertville’s bobsled track stands as a cautionary tale of what happens when cities fail to plan for long-term sustainability after the Olympics leave town.