OBERTILLIACH 
8th - 16th January 2023
Pustertaler Ski Marathon 62, 30 km Classic & 40 Km Skate Race
Basic information:
Lead coach: Alan Eason (SSE Senior Tutor)
  • Coaching & Instruction: £275 per person
  • Arrive 08/01/2023
  • Depart 16/01/2023
  • All Levels
  • Pustertaler Ski Marathon 62 km classic
  • NOTE Race Saturday 14th January Classic 62lm or 30km(TBC)
  • NOTE Race  Sunday 15th January Skate 40km (TBC)
  • Race Website
  • Format: Classic and skate coaching
  • Evening demonstrations / discussions / video
  • Accommodation: From 4* hotels to apartments
  • Price from €25 - €60 per night
  • Travel: Fly to Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg
  • Train or bus service to Tassanbach
  • Local taxi service from Tassanbach

Training & Instruction
The week will start with the fundamentals of classic and skating. Each day the lessons will be broken down into small and simple steps which produce a greater level of progress in classic and skating. The program for the week will be structured to each person's needs, and what they would like to improve on.

Race
On Saturday the 16th January, you have the opportunity to take part in 
Pustertaler Ski Marathon, 62 km or 30km classic skiing on the Saturday, and a 40km skate race on Sunday, in some of the most amazing mountains of Italy. A small race in numbers, with about 1000 taking part. The race starts in the valley next to Dobbiaco, and winds around the upper valley area before heading into Dobbiaco and then onto Sexto and the finish. 

On the Sunday a new skate race will be run over 40km.
  • A race that is not too challenging in the level of skiing required, just the distance, so a good level of fitness is required, with no short race option this is a good challenge of a race.
  • Distance options for the classic race
  • A good race for those who are looking at taking part in other long distance races later in the season.
  • Develop your double poling for the Vassalopet
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A race that has a very pleasant and friendly atmosphere all the way along the course, with fantastic ski trails which are not to demanding.

Coaching
Each day there will be two training / instruction blocks, classic and skate
  • The morning lesson focuses on technical teaching, with emphasis on correcting faults, or working on the basics of learning to cross country ski, classic or skating. 
  • The afternoon we tend to ski out on the trails, and work on one or two key elements as we ski, this produces faster learning progress, and gives you time to understand the methods that you have learnt in the morning. 

We tend to work on two days of classic or skating, then switch to which ever you wish to work on for the remainder of the week.

In the evenings we have waxing talks, ski selection information and videos on training methods.

Skiers are not expected to attend all sessions, and are free to explore the trails.

Ski Hire 
The local ski hire is able to offer top end 2022 / 2023  equipment for hire, and a great range of boots and skis for sale.

Sport Auer Equipment Hire Prices 
About Obertilliach
Obertilliach is a village in Austria's Osttirol, not far from the Italian border and 40 minutes from the popular skiing town of Dobbiaco. It has become a training area for cross country skiers and biathletes due to its snow record, and in recent years has developed some excellent tracks and a world class shooting range, which has enabled it host IBU Cup biathlon races. Obertilliach is also renowned for its rustic charm, most of the houses are made from wood and there are some excellent cafes, hotels and an all-important bakery. The tracks are close to the accommodation and there is a wide range of skating and classic trails. Apart from the biathlon, Obertilliach hosts the classic version of the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon and is used by top cross-country skiers and biathletes for training.

Accommodation: Self catering apartments available from €20 per person For a full listing of apartments and hotels 
Contact the tourist office.
Travel:
Suggested flights to and from Salzburg or Innsbruck.
It is suggested that you look at the first flight in and the last flight out, this will give plenty of time for the train or bus connections to Tassanbach 

Travel time is about 2.5 hours - 4 hours depending on connections and which airport.

Travel via bus to Tassanbach (local service or taxi)
A bus service from Innsbruck (960x) train station to Tassanbach. This service is a direct transfer in new modern coaches, with toilets, and with a cost of only €24.00, with a travel time of 2.5 hours 
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Travel Information​
Race Information 
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Pustertaler Ski Marathon
Full information about the marathon and online race entry.
You also have the option to enter on the day. 
We will arrange transport to and from the race via the local taxi company.