Telemark Courses: ‘All Terrain’ Telemark skiing instruction

HINTERTUX: early and late season glacier skiing.

TIGNES: high altitude, all-rounder resort with guaranteed snow.

LES CONTAMINES: quiet and very convenient resort and January powder.

ZINAL: a scenic and hospitable resort with 5 ski areas to choose from.

LA THUILE: tried and tested, excellent snow, great terrain, no queues.

CHAMONIX: easy access and great skiing below the drama of Mt Blanc.

TARTAN TELEMARK: for weekend skiing in Scotland.

LENZERHEIDE: excellent skiing, quiet pistes, superb accommodation.

GRESSONEY: no queues, loads of variety, great terrain and that special
Italian character!

CERVINIA: guaranteed late season snow, on- and off-piste.
ANDERMATT: develop your skills ready for the steeps and deeps!

Instruction: for all these venues Telemark instruction includes 5 x half days (out of 6 days skiing) with plenty of 'free' skiing; video feedback also available.

These courses are also suitable for Alpine or downhill skiers – we ensure that both Telemark and Alpine skiers receive appropriate and specific attention and time. Follow this link for more information about how this works.

Hintertux off-piste Telemarking

HINTERTUX: (Austria)

Dates:	12–19/11/2011 19–26/11/2011
Levels:	1st week: 2–5; 2nd week: 2–4

•	Hintertux glacier – guaranteed early season powder snow!
•	Brush-up your tele skills at the start of the season or simply keen to ski!
•	The best glacier ski area in the Alps – usually 1200 m vertical by mid November.
•	Excellent terrain for all levels (sorry, except beginners!), on- and off-piste.
•	Comfortable hotels, superb food and unique apres ski!

Costs: £305 instruction only; from £935 package (ex. flight)

Hintertux pistes

Photos: Typical piste and snow conditions in
November
Photo above: Ian Johnston

Telemark instruction in Tignes

TIGNES: (France)

Dates:

10–17/12/11

17–24/12/11

24–31/12/11

31/12/11–07/01/12

Levels:

1–5

•	Consistently the most reliable early season option we have used.
•	Guaranteed snow, vast ski area and very efficient uplift.
•	Perfect for first telemark turns – and also for steeps and bumps!
•	The best range of accommodation at the best prices.
•	Save approx £300 on equivalent weeks in Switzerland!

Costs: £305 instruction only; self-catering from £115; ½ board and ski pass from £690

Tignes off-piste

Above: Low angle, easily accessible off-piste
– for starters? December in Tignes.
Left: Great December snow on-piste at Tignes.

Les Contamines pistes

LES CONTAMINES: (France)

Dates:

7–14/01/2012

14–21/01/2012

Levels:

2–5

•	A little-known resort with great teaching and learning terrain.
•	Enjoy the Mt Blanc experience but without the crowds and queues of Chamonix!
•	The best introduction to off-piste terrain in the Alps.
•	No queues, quiet pistes and loads of variety on- and off-piste for all.
•	Easy access from airport, good value accommodation and low-cost ski pass.

Costs:£305 (instruction only); ½ board hotel from £460

Les Contamines ski area

Above: At the top of the ski area and the Mt Blanc Massif over the cloud sea.
Left: Quiet pistes and perfect snow and weather conditions.
Photo left: Les Contamines.com

Telemark skiing in Zinal

ZINAL: (Switzerland)

Dates:

21–28/01/2012

28/01–04/02/2012

Levels:

2–4

•	Tucked away up a side valley in the Valais Alps at over 1650 m, a skiers paradise!
•	Dramatic setting, skiing variety, Swiss charm and away from the crowds.
•	Linked to Grimentz – and 3 other ski areas nearby.
•	Don’t expect a vibrant nightlife, do expect plenty of skiing!
•	And a good hotel with very good food!

Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board from £535 (hotel); £415 (hostel)

Zinal ski area

Above: View over part of the Zinal area with its dramatic outlook

Left: Piste side off-piste at Zinal.

Photo left: skizinal.com

La Thuile ski area

LA THUILE: (Italy)

Dates:

28/01–04/02/2012

04–11/02/2012

12–25/02/2012 ('tailor-made' dates)
25/03 – 01/04/2012
01 – 08/04/2012

Levels:

1–3
1–5 (12–25/02)

•	A hidden gem of excellent skiing in the Val d’Aosta
•	No queues – even when it is busy it is quiet!
•	Perfect learning and confidence building terrain – and also steeps and deeps for those who are ready!
•	Very good snow record, skiing variety and extensive international ski area
•	Unspoilt village, dramatic views and some yummy places to eat!

Costs: £305 (instruction only); B&B from £300

La Thuile empty pistes

Above: La Thuile pistes Excellent January snow, empty pistes and great learning terrain.

Left: A small part of the ski area.

Chamonix, learing to Telemark the moguls

CHAMONIX: (France)

Dates:	25/02–03/03/2012
Levels:	2–4

•	Enjoy the tumbling glaciers and granite spires of Mt Blanc.
•	Revel in some of the longest ski runs in the Alps.
•	Choose from 5 very defferent ski areas – something for everyone!
•	Take advantage of the ever-so-easy access.
•	Relax at our very comfortable hotels – with the town life not far away!

Costs: £305 (instruction only); ½ board from £590; B&B from £330

Chamonix Vallee Blanche

Above: Fancy a trip down the Vallee Blanche?

Left: Working on the bumps.