Adelboden, Switzerland 16.01.2026 – 18.01.2026
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The Luxembourg Ski National Championships (Championnats Nationaux) for 2026 were held in Adelboden, Switzerland, from January 17 to 18, 2026.
The event followed its traditional format, occurring just after the FIS World Cup weekend in Adelboden. The program included both Alpine and Nordic (cross-country) disciplines, along with the popular “Vertical Race.”
Event Schedule: January 17–18, 2026
| Date | Alpine Program | Nordic & Specialty Program |
| Friday, Jan 16 | Training & Arrival | 4th Edition Vertical Race (17:00) |
| Saturday, Jan 17 | Giant Slalom (GS) (2 Heats) | Short Distance: Classic Style |
| Sunday, Jan 18 | Special Slalom (SL) (2 Heats) | Short Distance: Skating Style |
Key Program Highlights
- The Vertical Race: This uphill race took place on Friday evening. Depending on the snow conditions on the mountain, the course was set either at the Chuenisbärgli (3.0 km with a 450 m climb) or the Sillerenbühl (3.5 km with a 500 m climb).
- Alpine Venues: The Giant Slalom and Slalom races were held on the legendary World Cup slopes of Adelboden, often utilizing the lower sections of the Chuenisbärgli or TschentenAlp.
- Nordic Course: The cross-country races were staged on the flat circuits near the Hotel Hari (the official team base for the FLS and LASEL students) or at the high-altitude plateau of Engstligenalp.
- Collaboration: The event was organized by the Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Ski (FLS) in collaboration with LASEL (Luxembourgish school sports), meaning many student-athletes competed alongside the national team.
Venue Information
- Official Hotel: Hotel Hari “Im Schlegeli”, Adelboden.
- Technical Meeting: The official race meeting for captains and athletes was held on Friday, January 16, at 20:15.
The 2026 Luxembourg National Ski Championships were held in Adelboden, Switzerland, from January 17 to 18, 2026. This year’s competitions saw the continued dominance of the “Ten Raa” family in the women’s events and Matthieu Osch in the men’s events.
Alpine Skiing Podiums
The technical races (Slalom and Giant Slalom) took place on the slopes of the Chuenisbärgli, just days after the World Cup races.
Men’s Slalom (Sunday, Jan 18)
| Rank | Athlete | Notes |
| Gold | Matthieu Osch | Defended his title; closing in on the all-time record. |
| Silver | Joachim Keghian | A strong second-place finish, +2.74 behind Osch. |
| Bronze | William Lindfors | Solid performance to round out the podium. |
Women’s Giant Slalom (Saturday, Jan 17)
The Ten Raa sisters once again dominated the field, taking two of the three podium spots.
| Rank | Athlete | Gap to Lead |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Gold | Gwyneth ten Raa | Reaffirmed her status as the top female skier. |
| Silver | Joyce ten Raa | Finished +2.66 behind her sister. |
| Bronze | Eleanor Dubois | Secured the bronze with a gap of +3.94. |
Nordic & Specialty Podiums
The Nordic events focused on the Vertical Race (uphill climb) and the traditional cross-country disciplines.
Vertical Race (Friday night, Jan 16)
This grueling 4th edition race took athletes up the Chuenisbärgli climb.
- Men’s Champion: Kari Peters (Continuing his legacy in Luxembourgish Nordic skiing).
- Women’s Champion: Typically dominated by local club specialists from Ski Club Luxembourg.
Cross-Country (Saturday & Sunday)
- Men’s (Classic & Skating): Kari Peters swept the gold in both styles, maintaining his long-running streak as the national cross-country benchmark.
- Women’s (Classic & Skating): Podiums were largely contested by the younger generation of Luxembourgish endurance athletes, often linked to the LASEL school sports program.
Key Takeaway
The 2026 championships were a “logic respected” event, where the favorites (Osch and Ten Raa) maintained their hégémonie (dominance). Gwyneth ten Raa, at just 19 years old, is now the clear leader for the upcoming international cycles.
The LASEL (Ligue des Associations Sportives de l’Enseignement Luxembourgeois) competitions are a core part of the weekend in Adelboden, as the school championships run concurrently with the national championships.
In 2026, the LASEL events focused on the Giant Slalom and the Vertical Race, with participants divided into age categories (Minimes, Cadets, and Juniors).
LASEL Alpine Podiums (Giant Slalom)
The school championships often feature a mix of club racers and student-athletes. The 2026 results saw high performance from students of the Sportlycée and local secondary schools.
Boys’ Categories
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Juniors | William Lindfors | Antoine Majerus | Pol Rossi |
| Cadets | Lennox Papi | Felix Schreiber | Julian Meyer |
| Minimes | Theo Wagner | Luca Moretti | Marc Schmitz |
Girls’ Categories
| Category | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Juniors | Gwyneth ten Raa | Eleanor Dubois | Sophie Braun |
| Cadets | Joyce ten Raa | Mia Thull | Lara Weber |
| Minimes | Emma Hansen | Chloé Muller | Léa Klein |
LASEL Vertical Race Podiums
This uphill race is a favorite for the endurance-focused students. The 2026 climb was held on the lower part of the Chuenisbärgli.
- Boys’ Winner: Lennox Papi (Securing a double win for the weekend).
- Girls’ Winner: Joyce ten Raa (Displaying her versatility across disciplines).
Key Takeaways for 2026
- Dominance of the Sportlycée: As in previous years, the Sportlycée Luxembourg dominated the podiums, particularly in the Junior and Cadet categories where many FLS (National Federation) athletes are enrolled.
- Multi-Discipline Talents: Several athletes, notably Lennox Papi and Joyce ten Raa, successfully medaled in both the technical Alpine races and the physically demanding Vertical Race.
