We also include Alpine or downhill skiers on these courses – we ensure that both Telemark and Alpine skiers receive appropriate and complete attention and time. Follow this link for more information about how this works.
| AUSTRIA – Hintertux |
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Early season skiing … Telemark or Alpine.
LEVELS:
First week: 2 – 5
Second week: 2 – 4
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Hintertux is one of Europe's highest ski areas with skiing all year on the glacier – the winter snow usually builds up from late September and by November the quality is superb. In November ’07 runs were complete to the valley floor! |
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There's a complete range of piste skiing from the easiest of ‘blues’ to challenging ‘blacks’. In November, even though the skiing is confined to the extensive glacier, there are often opportunities for off-piste. |
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5 x half days (out of 6 days) Telemark instruction with plenty of 'free' skiing; video feedback also available. |
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Ideal for early season skills focus, to enhance your skiing in the main part of the season – or simply because you couldn't wait any longer! |
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High levels of comfort and food at the hotels - and that unique Austrian après ski to enjoy, if you so choose! |
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Top: Part of the Hintertux glacier in October! November is only better!
Bottom: Perfect November pistes and remarkable surrounds!
Photos: John Eames
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TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Arrange own flight to Munich and we provide a package (return airport transfers, 7 nights twin share, half-board 5 x ½ days instrcution): £825. Independent travel and accommodation options also possible for both weeks. Ski pass: €199 for 6 days (approx £170). |
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DATES & COSTS
(instruction only – if not taking TeleSkiCo package)
13/11/10 – 20/11/10 £290
20/11/10 – 27/11/10 £290
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| FRANCE – Tignes (AT) |
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For the 'cheap week' in December and Christmas – and a great way to spend New Year! And Easter too!
LEVELS:
December weeks: 1 – 5
April weeks: 1 – 4
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At 2100m, Tignes is one of the highest resorts in Europe with winter snow on the glacier from October and the whole area open by mid-December. Pre Christmas 2007 and 2008 gave some of the best piste conditions of the whole season! Snow conditions in April are guaranteed. |
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For those beginning or developing Telemark or Alpine skiing the terrain is ideal, there is lots of it and it’s easy to get to. |
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For those looking for greater challenges and wishing to develop their technique further, there are plenty of steeps, ‘deeps’, bumps and wide pistes for high speed! |
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5 x half days (out of 6 days) Telemark instruction with plenty of 'free' skiing. |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Contact TeleSkiCo for tour operator packages, e.g. from £511 for flights, transfers and ‘chalet board’ accommodation; ski pass extra.
Tour operator packages not available 16/04/11 – 23/04/11.
Independent travel and accommodation options are also possible for all weeks; arrange your own flight to Geneva and we advise/arrange transfer to Tignes. From £475 for 7 nights half-board, twin share accommodation and including 6 day ski pass.
Other accommodation options available e.g. self-catering from £235; ski pass extra.
Ski pass, 6 days (if extra): €222.50 (approx £190)
DATES & COSTS (instruction only)
Dec/Jan
11/12/10 – 18/12/10 £290
19/12/10 – 26/12/10 £290
26/12/10 – 02/01/11 £290
April
09/04/11 – 16/04/11 £290
16/04/11 – 23/04/11 £290
N.B. Because of 'odd' holiday days/dates and available tour operator packages over Christmas and New Year this year, we can, within reason, accommodate alternative travel dates to those listed here for these weeks.
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Top: Low angle, easily accessible off-piste – for starters? December in Tignes.
Bottom: Great December snow on-piste at Tignes.
Photos: John Eames
What others have said about the Tignes week:
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for three brilliant weeks. The instruction was great and, though still lacking style, stability and elbows, I'm a lot more confident now in both telemark and general downhill skiing. Grahame provided great instruction."
Y.J., December, 2008
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| FRANCE – Les Contamines |
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A little-known resort with great teaching / learning terrain in an extensive and very scenic ski area.
LEVELS: 2 – 5
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Les Contamines has a wonderful ski area with sheltered pistes in the trees, open runs for confidence building, convenient off-piste, excursions over to the even quieter Hautluce area – and the Mt Blanc range as an awe-inspiring backdrop. |
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Additional skiing is possible at St Gervais and Megeve though there is plenty to go at and outstanding variety for all abilities at Les Contamines – also a relatively cheap ski pass! |
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5 x half days (out of 6 days skiing) Telemark instruction with plenty of 'free' skiing. Suitable for most levels of Telemark skier (level 2 upwards), with great tele beginner terrain and ideal for 'Alpine converters'. As usual, we plan to ski some off-piste – conditions permitting. |
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Les Contamines is small resort set in a wonderful forested valley; lack of a throbbing night-life is offset by quiet pistes, snow reliability and the great food and welcome of our chosen hotel! |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Contact us at The Telemark Ski Company to check availability and recommendations about accommodation, e.g. hotel half board, twin share, from £580 (3* hotel) or £390 (2* hotel). Ski pass extra €160 (approx £140).
UCPA group style accommodation from £420 per person (full-board and ski pass). Own flight to Geneva and train/bus to Les Contamines or a door-to-door transfer with ATS.
OR – train (TGV) London – St Gervais and short bus ride to Les Contamines.
DATES & COSTS (instruction only)
02/01/11 – 09/01/11 £290
08/01/11 – 15/01/11 £290
N.B. Because of 'odd' holiday days/dates and available tour operator packages over New Year this year, we can, within reason, accommodate alternative travel dates to those for the first week listed here.
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Top: At the top of the ski area and the Mt Blanc Massif over the cloud sea.
Middle: Quiet pistes and perfect snow and weather conditions.
Both photos: John Eames
Below: Part of ski area and Mt Blanc massif.
Photo: Les Contamines.com
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| ITALY – La Thuile |
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'All Terrain' Telemark or Alpine skiing for all!
LEVELS: 1 – 4
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La Thuile is our regular and highly regarded base – consistently excellent snow and no queues. February is great for powder, April usually has the best snow cover overall of the season! |
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5 x half days (out of 6 days) Telemark or Alpine ski instruction on and off-piste, with plenty of 'free' skiing time. |
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Suitable for those new to Telemarking/Nordic downhill, for Telemark 'improvers' and for 'advanced' skiers looking to refine and develop their skiing skills for new challenges. |
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Ideal learning terrain, quiet pistes, good variety of runs and acres of gentle to steeper off-piste. |
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Unspoilt village, comfortable and relaxed accommodation, great restaurants for group get-togethers, dramatic scenery and unforgettable Italian hospitality. |
What people have said about previous
Telemark trips to La Thuile:
"Back in dreary Britain here – groan ... this is just to say thanks again for another great week. Very, very enjoyable and as usual is inspiring me to do more as soon as possible ... was actually contemplating emigrating to New Zealand for the summer so I can get another seasons in ... is this getting obsessive I ask myself?"
J.W., April, 2004
"Firstly, thanks very much for a fantastic holiday. I really enjoyed it and I'm very pleased you pushed us hard to get that tele-turn right."
E.H., January, 2004
"Just a quick thanks for the week at La Thuile in Jan. I really noticed that I had improved, even my mates mentioned it. Just thinking about those lessons and advice got me through. I just need to get some decent skis now!"
I.M., January, 2005
"Thanks for a brilliant week, I really appreciated all the time and effort you put in. Looking forward to freeing the heel next season!"
D.P., April, 2005
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Excellent January snow, empty pistes and great learning terrain.
Photo: John Eames
A small part of the ski area.
Photo: John Eames
Typical mid April snow conditions … and ‘happy campers’!
Photo: Andrew Cook
In case you think it is too late in the season ... 19th April 2003 high above the Piccolo san Bernardo, La Thuile.
Skier: John Eames; Photo: Piero Ruffino |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Contact us for recommendations about tour operator packages, e.g. travel and half-board from £578. Independent options are also possible: own flight to Turin or Geneva, transfers £80 – £110 return; we can arrange B&B accommodation (from £285, 7 nights, share basis). |
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06/02/11 – 13/02/11 £290
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We think La Thuile is perfect for all levels of skiing, with incredible access to both easy and steep off-piste skiing – and we know where to find it! In addition, Debbie and Eddy Nico of the Chalet Alpina provide excellent accommodation and a great welcome. For more information about La Thuile and accommodation at the Chalet Alpina, visit their website. |
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| SWITZERLAND – Andermatt |
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Nice village, quiet ski areas, easy access and loads of snow – what more does a Telemark skier need?
LEVELS: 3 – 4
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Andermatt is cradled deep in the Swiss Alps, with easy and direct access from the airports - and is simply surrounded by great skiing! |
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The Gurschen and Gemstock area offers big descents and some immaculate pistes; the Natschen area has sunny, easier runs; Oberalp, a short train ride away, is a hidden gem of on- and off-piste delights! |
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Andermatt has a developing reputation as one of the best off-piste resorts in the Alps … and the on-piste is pretty good as well! |
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5 x half days ski instruction and 1 day ‘free’. |
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Although not an ‘off-piste course’ as such the focus will be towards developing skills for off-piste skiing – which we will be doing! |
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
Arrange your own flight to Zurich (other Swiss airports possible) and onward travel by train (approx £56 return) – easy in Switzerland! We book your accommodation (from £415, 7 nights half-board, twin share basis).
6 day ski pass CHF254 (approx £155).
DATES & COSTS (instruction only)
26/03/11 – 02/04/11 £290
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Top: Off-piste in the Gemstock ski area, Natchen ski area on the far side.
Bottom: Intro to off-piste, just off the piste! Natschein ski area.
Photo: John Eames
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