It’s an evening that Bonneval-sur-Arc and the Haute Maurienne Vanoise will remember for a long time. On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, hundreds of villagers and visitors gathered to celebrate the return of their champion, Thibault Anselmet, a local native and world-renowned figure in ski mountaineering.

A three-time winner of the Crystal Globe and a two-time medalist at the Milan-Cortina Olympics (gold in the mixed relay and bronze in the sprint), Thibault Anselmet has cemented his status as a world leader in the sport season after season.

Beyond his athletic achievements, Thibault represents a generation of dedicated athletes who are deeply connected to their local communities and serve as natural ambassadors for the mountains.

A celebration that reflects the man himself: simple and authentic

The book signing event held in Bonneval-sur-Arc highlighted this special bond. For over an hour, outdoors, despite his understandable fatigue following the Olympic Games and the constant media attention, Thibault took the time for everyone: photos, personalized autographs, words of encouragement for young athletes, and sincere smiles. Hundreds of people gathered. It was a powerful, simple, and deeply human moment.

A champion supported by the Tourist Office since 2018

The Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourist Office has been supporting Thibault Anselmet since 2018. This support is part of a clear commitment: to help world-class local talent represent our resorts and thereby raise the profile of our destinations.

Significant media coverage for Bonneval-sur-Arc and the Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise region

For several years now, Thibault Anselmet’s achievements have helped raise the profile of his hometown and the Haute Maurienne Vanoise region. In recent months, and especially since the Olympic Games, media attention has intensified:

• More than 30 articles and reports on Thibault Anselmet have been compiled between early October 2025 and late February 2026

• Topics aired on TF1, France 2, M6, L’Equipe, Le Monde…

• Reports in German, British, and international media

• An estimated total audience of 41 million viewers, readers, or listeners

In these reports, Bonneval-sur-Arc and the Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise region are frequently cited as the champion’s hometown.

Beyond athletic performance, it is the image of an authentic village resort designated a “Land of Mountaineering” by UNESCO, a preserved high-altitude region, and a mountain inhabited year-round that benefits from this exceptional visibility.