France’s men are in Bessans through Aug. 21. The women arrive Aug. 17–26. The Biathlon Contest on Aug. 19 is the first public home start after Blink.
August biathlon camps before World Cup 2026/27: roller volume, shooting after load and unchanged IBU eligibility. Which camp markers matter now.
After altitude blocks, national teams move into summer control races. It is not TV primetime — but this is where 2026/27 base form shows.
Altitude blocks and range tests are already underway. Why the quiet months matter — and what to watch before the World Cup opens.
The Winter Games are done; the World Cup is still ahead. Norway's staff is at altitude: Johannes Boe is stacking volume, Lisa T. Haugen is back in a full cycle after maternity leave.