The French biathlon teams have begun their final training camp for the upcoming 2026/2027 season, gathering at the French Ski Federation (FFS) headquarters in Annecy, a town in the Haute-Savoie region. This event marks a traditional annual meeting for the France A biathlon team, as well as teams in cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, and ski jumping. Activities during the gathering included photo sessions with new Adidas gear, filming for sponsor content, and interviews with media.
The men’s biathlon team, which includes athletes such as Fabien Claude, Eric Perrot, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Oscar Lombardot, Gaëtan Paturel, and Emilien Claude, will travel to Font-Romeu in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. The women’s team, featuring Jeanne Richard, Océane Michelon, Lou Jeanmonnot, Julia Simon, and Camille Bened, will head to Ramsau in Austria. Training sessions in both locations will take place from Tuesday morning until October 16. Depending on individual preferences, the athletes may also attend the Summer Tour of Arçon in Doubs or the Loop One Festival in Munich, Germany.
For the 2026/2027 season, the French A men’s biathlon team will train in Font-Romeu from October 6 to 16, followed by a training block in Geilo, Norway, from November 3 to 16. During this time, they will also participate in Norwegian opening races. The women’s team will train in Ramsau from October 6 to 16 and later in Bessans, France, from November 3 to 15, with opportunities to take part in FFS selection events.
The official list of the French A men’s biathlon team for the 2026/2027 season includes Emilien Claude, Fabien Claude, Quentin Fillon-Maillet, Emilien Jacquelin, Eric Perrot, Oscar Lombardot, and Gaëtan Paturel. The women’s team consists of Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, Lou Jeanmonnot, Océane Michelon, Jeanne Richard, Julia Simon, and Camille Bened.
French Biathlon Teams Begin Final Training Camp Ahead of 2026/2027 Season
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