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TelemarkSamling 2025
TelemarkSamling 2025 is your chance to meet and ski with fellow telemarkers for a full week of incredible skiing in the stunning French Alps. Whether you’re looking for thrills on the piste or deep powder off-piste, this event offers something for every level of telemark skier.
Here’s what you can expect during the event:
Key Features:
- Technique Classes: Improve your telemark skiing with technique lessons at 2-3 different levels, from beginner to advanced, as well as a dedicated off-piste group.
- Ski and Binding Testing: Try out the latest skis and lowtech bindings. If you don’t have boots with lowtech inserts, make sure to bring your own or borrow from others.
- Telemark Instructor Workshop: If you’re a telemark instructor or keen on teaching, join the pre-event workshop in Chamonix from Wednesday to Friday to refine your skills.
- Guided Ski Touring: Participate in a group touring day (Thursday or Friday, weather dependent) to explore the alpine terrain. There’s also an optional weekend tour with an overnight stay in a mountain hut above Contamines, returning Sunday afternoon.
Accommodation & Meals:
Stay in a spacious, luxury chalet just steps from the ski lift and close to Contamines village. The cost of 4,275 DKK includes your stay and meals, prepared together as a group. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, with the option to pack lunches for skiing days.
Costs & Booking:
- Total Price: 4,275 DKK
- Deposit: 1,000 DKK upon booking, with the remaining balance due by November 1st.
- Price includes accommodation and meals. However, transport, ski rentals, lift passes, and optional instruction/touring are not included.
Telemark Ski Instruction:
Receive 3 days (3 hours each day) of intensive telemark instruction (Monday to Wednesday), designed to help you take your skills to the next level. Instruction is offered at three levels:
- Beginner: For those new or with little experience on telemark skis.
- Intermediate: For those who have skied on telemark skis and want to refine their skills.
- Advanced Off-Piste: For experienced telemarkers looking to conquer off-piste terrain.
Instruction costs 1,100 DKK if booked before October 1st, or 1,500 DKK after.

https://telemarkski.dk/
Transportation Options:
You can arrange carpooling with other participants via the event’s Facebook page or take a flight to Geneva. Shuttle buses from Geneva to Le Fayet and further transport options are available. A private shuttle from Le Fayet to Contamines can also be arranged.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic telemark experience! Visit TelemarkSki.dk to book your spot, and be sure to check out pictures from previous years’ events.
Join us for a week of skiing, camaraderie, and adventure in the heart of the French Alps!