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FIS Telemark World Cup 2025 in Pinzolo
The FIS Telemark World Cup 2025 opens this winter in Pinzolo, Italy, on December 19–20. The event will bring together the world’s best telemark skiers for two thrilling days in the Brenta Dolomites.
The venue
Pinzolo lies in the Madonna di Campiglio – Dolomiti di Brenta ski area, one of the most famous resorts in Trentino. The village combines warm Italian hospitality with excellent slopes and modern ski facilities. Thanks to its location and tradition, it offers the perfect stage for top-level telemark racing.
Exciting competition
During the event, athletes will compete in Classic and Sprint races. Each course includes fast downhill sections, technical gates, and the signature jump that defines telemark skiing. Every turn and every landing shows the balance between strength and elegance that makes this sport unique.
Celebration of the telemark spirit
The World Cup in Pinzolo is more than a race. It is also a celebration of the global telemark community. Athletes, coaches, and fans come together to share their passion for freeheel skiing. In the village, visitors can enjoy live music, local food, and the lively atmosphere of an alpine festival.

Telemark & Food 2025 – Official Program
Thursday, 18 December – WC
Telemark World Cup
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Free training runs for the World Cup (WC).
Friday, 19 December – WC & T&F
WC – Telemark World Cup
- 10:00 – 1st run of the first WC race
- 12:30 – 2nd run of the first WC race
- 17:30 – Award ceremony in town with parade and marching band
T&F – Telemark & Food Experience
- 09:30 / 10:00 – Meeting at Malga Cioca, group ski descent
- 12:30 – Lunch at Malga Cioca (partner restaurant)
- 17:30 – Parade with athletes and band to Piazza Carera
- 19:00 – Apericena (buffet dinner with aperitif) with live music at Bar Nazionale
Price: €20 (reservation required)
EVENING EVENTS IN TOWN
Piazza San Gerolamo – 17:30
- Big parade with World Cup athletes accompanied by the Pinzolo town band
- Official award ceremony for Day 1 of competition
Piazza Carera / Bar Nazionale – 19:00
- Telemark & Food Experience
- Apericena by reservation
- Live music by Los Locos Armando’s
- Organized by Poeti dei Monti
Saturday, 20 December – WC & T&F
WC – Telemark World Cup
- 10:00 – 1st run of the second WC race
- 12:30 – 2nd run of the second WC race
- 14:30 – Awards ceremony at Rifugio Cioca with live music
T&F – Telemark & Food Experience
- 09:30 / 10:00 – Meeting at Malga Cioca, group ski descent
- 12:30 – Lunch at Malga Cioca with live music
- 14:30 – Athletes award ceremony
- 16:30 – Aperitivo at Bar Yeti
- 19:00 – Dinner with the athletes at Bar Yeti
- 21:00 – Disco night at Bar Yeti
EXTRA EVENTS
17:30 – Yeti Après-Ski Tulot
- Live music with Turbo Folk & Roll by Fiamaz & Soci
- Telemark World Cup event
NEVER ENDING TELEMARK PARTY
- 16:00/19:00 – Dinner (reservation required)
- 20:00–02:00 – DJ-set by Dylan B.
Sunday, 21 December – T&F
Telemark & Food Experience
- 09:30 / 10:00 – Meeting at Malga Cioca, group ski descent
- 12:30 – Farewell brunch
Daily Activity
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Every day you can test Telemark equipment at the Freeheeler stand located at the top station of the Tulot gondola.
SKIPASS DEALS (VALID 15–21 December 2025)
SkiArea
- 1 day – €59
- 2 days – €117
- 3 days – €169
- 4 days – €174
- 5 days – €194
- 6 days – €202
Pinzolo Skipass
- 1 day – €47
- 2 days – €93
PARTNER HOTELS
Albergo Bellavista – Tel. 0465 501164
Double room:
- 1 day – B&B €52 / HB €95
- 2 days – B&B €48 / HB €87
- 3 days – B&B €45 / HB €82
Single room:
- 1 day – B&B €72 / HB €95
- 2 days – B&B €63 / HB €87
- 3 days – B&B €58 / HB €82
Hotel Funivie Pinzolo – Tel. 0465 504019
Double room:
- 1 day – B&B €75
- 2 days – B&B €65
Single room:
- 1 day – €120
- 2 days – €104
Plan your visit
Spectators will find excellent viewing areas along the racecourse. After the competitions, they can relax in Pinzolo’s cafés or explore nearby Madonna di Campiglio. The combination of sport, culture, and mountain scenery makes this event unforgettable.
Stay tuned for the official race program and daily updates from the slopes.
