The second half of next week (10-12 January) sees La Plagne hosting the FIS Telemark World Cup, which means the racing elite are going to be in town.

It starts on the evening of the 10th in Plagne Centre with a night sprint down the slalom course, and then goes to Montchavin for the next twodays.

The competition consists of one descent in which they must demonstrate free skiing, skating, giant slalom, jumping, and a 180 turn. There are over 100 competitors from a dozen countries, all of whom are expected to complete the course in less than 90 seconds.

Source: Telemark Zone

Phil Lau, last years FIS winner and 2007 world champion will be in his town, and his brother Chris will be skiing for France.

So if you’ve a thing for firm legs and arses, I suggest you get to Montchavin in time to buy some drinks.

Awesome! There’s a ski derby down the Mont de la Guerre on 2nd Feb!

It’s a 6km, 1200m vertical course, and you can have a crack at it anyway you like: board, downhills, or telemark.

Sign up at the Champagny Ski Club website, and leave a comment here if you do and we’ll hook up!