OBERTILLIACH 
14th February - 21st February 2027
​All Levels Skate & Classic
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Basic information:
  • Lead Instructor: Alan Eason - BASI L3 - SSE L4
  • Coaching & Instruction: £275 per person
  • Arrive 14/02/2027 - Depart 21/02/2027
  • All Levels
  • Format: Classic & Skating
  • Instruction 6 Full days
  • Race Option Gsieser Tal Lauf Marathon Option *
  • Progression From roller skis to snow for the first time
  • Transition From alpine skiing to cross-country 
  • Video analysis

Training & Instruction
This is a standard week for all levels in both skate and classic
The week a 50 / 50 classic and skate course, in general starting with classic, but depending on the group we will arrange this to best fit the groups requirements.  

The week will start with the fundamental core technical areas of cross-country skiing, then progress the skills to develop a strong and well defined set of skills to increase skiing efficiency.  

Each day, the lessons will be broken down into small and simple steps that produce a greater level of progress in both techniques. 

  • All techniques are covered during the week
  • ​Transferring from roller skis to snow
  • Learning the correct ski and body positions
  • Ski and pole placement angles
  • ​Developing an understanding of edge control and pressuring the ski
  • ​Downhill and turning
  • How to ski the steep hills
  • Video feedback

Program
The week will be structured to each person's needs and what they would like to improve on.

Each day, there will be two training/instruction blocks.
  • Morning: Focuses on technical teaching, with an emphasis on correcting faults or working on the basics of learning to skate. 
  • Afternoon 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 learned in the morning.

Ski Hire 
The local ski hire can offer top-level equipment
  • ​Sport Auer 2026 - 2027 Equipment Hire Prices 
Gsieser Tal Lauf Marathon
This week also has the option to take part in the Gsieser Tal Lauf Marathon on the 20th & 21st. 
*NOTE, this is a self arranged transfer to the race venue, and we recommend that if you are wishing to take part in this race contact us for advise. 
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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 favorite training area for biathletes due to its snow record, and in recent years has developed some excellent tracks and a first-rate shooting range, which has enabled it to 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 in the village.
The tracks are close to the accommodation and there is a wide range of skating and classic trails.
Obertilliach also hosts the Dolomitenlauf ski marathon each season.

Accommodation
Self catering apartments
For a full listing of apartments and hotels 
Contact the tourist office.
Travel
Suggested flights to and from Innsbruck or Salzburg
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. 
  • Travel time 2.5 hours - 4 hours depending on connections and which airport.
  • Local Transfer Bus or local taxi
  • Bus service from Innsbruck train station to Tassanbach.
  • Direct transfer in new modern coaches 960x line​
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