Didier Moret
Encyclopedia
Didier Moret is a Swiss
ski mountaineer.
Moret was born in Riaz
. He started ski mountaineering in 1996 and competed first in the Trophée de Plain Névé race on the Grand Muveran
in the same year. He has been member of the national team since 2003 and enjoys also mountain biking
and cross-country skiing
.
Moret studied microtechnology
at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
.
Patrouille des Glaciers
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
ski mountaineer.
Moret was born in Riaz
Riaz
Riaz is a municipality in the district of Gruyère in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.-History:Riaz is first mentioned in 900 as Villa Roda. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Zum Rad, however, that name is no longer used....
. He started ski mountaineering in 1996 and competed first in the Trophée de Plain Névé race on the Grand Muveran
Grand Muveran
The Grand Muveran is a mountain in the Bernese Alps. At 3,051 metres it is the highest summit lying west of Pas de Cheville and the westernmost three-thousander of the Bernese Alps. It is located on the border between Vaud and Valais. On the latter side is the village of Ovronnaz where the easiest...
in the same year. He has been member of the national team since 2003 and enjoys also mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
and cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
.
Moret studied microtechnology
Microtechnology
Microtechnology is technology with features near one micrometre .In the 1960s, scientists learned that by arraying large numbers of microscopic transistors on a single chip, microelectronic circuits could be built that dramatically improved performance, functionality, and reliability, all while...
at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.The school was founded by the Swiss Federal Government with the stated mission to:...
.
Selected results
- 2003:
- 1st, Swiss Cup
- 10th, European Championship team race (together with Christian PittexChristian PittexChristian Pittex from La Forclaz is a Swiss ski mountaineer. He was member of the Swiss national team and is deployed in the Border Guard Corps.- Selected results :* 2002:** 2nd, Diamir-Race , Diemtig valley...
)
- 2004:
- 1st, Swiss Cup
- 3rd, Trophée de Muveran
- 2005:
- 2nd, Swiss Cup
- 3rd, European Championship team race (together with Christian PittexChristian PittexChristian Pittex from La Forclaz is a Swiss ski mountaineer. He was member of the Swiss national team and is deployed in the Border Guard Corps.- Selected results :* 2002:** 2nd, Diamir-Race , Diemtig valley...
)
- 2006:
- 2nd, Swiss Cup
- 2nd, Adamello Ski RaidAdamello Ski RaidThe Adamello Ski Raid is an annual ski mountaineering competition at the Italian Tonale Pass declared as the final race of the European Cup of Ski Mountaineering by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions ....
(together with Christian PittexChristian PittexChristian Pittex from La Forclaz is a Swiss ski mountaineer. He was member of the Swiss national team and is deployed in the Border Guard Corps.- Selected results :* 2002:** 2nd, Diamir-Race , Diemtig valley...
and Alexander HugAlexander HugAlexander Hug is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Biography :Hug was born in Walenstadt and used for his first ski mountaineering attempts on the Garmil years self-tinkered touring bindings, when he was eleven years old. He started armateur ski mountaineering sports in 1990 and competed first at the...
) - 2nd, Trophée des GastlosenTrophée des GastlosenThe Trophée des Gastlosen is a Swiss competition of ski mountaineering, which is carried out annually in the region of Charmey since 1993...
- 10th, World Championship2006 World Championship of SkimountaineeringThe 2006 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering was the third World Championship of Ski Mountaineering sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions , held in the Italian Province of Cuneo from February 27 to March 4, 2006....
team race (together with Pierre-Marie TaramarcazPierre-Marie TaramarcazPierre-Marie Taramarcaz from Verbier is a Swiss ski mountaineer.Taramarcaz was born in Martigny VS and has been member of the national team since 1998.- Selected results :* 2002:** 6th, World Championship single race* 2003:...
) - 2nd, Patrouille des GlaciersPatrouille des GlaciersThe Patrouille des Glaciers is a ski mountaineering race organized every two years by the Swiss Army, in which military and civilian teams compete...
(together with Christian PittexChristian PittexChristian Pittex from La Forclaz is a Swiss ski mountaineer. He was member of the Swiss national team and is deployed in the Border Guard Corps.- Selected results :* 2002:** 2nd, Diamir-Race , Diemtig valley...
and Alexander HugAlexander HugAlexander Hug is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Biography :Hug was born in Walenstadt and used for his first ski mountaineering attempts on the Garmil years self-tinkered touring bindings, when he was eleven years old. He started armateur ski mountaineering sports in 1990 and competed first at the...
)
- 2007:
- 2nd, Swiss Cup
- 2008:
- 1st, Swiss Cup
- 2nd, World Championship2008 World Championship of SkimountaineeringThe 2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering was the fourth World Championship of Ski Mountaineering sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions , held in Portes du Soleil, Switzerland, from February 23 to February 29, 2008.About 450 athletes of 29 nations...
relay race (together with Pierre BruchezPierre BruchezPierre Bruchez is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Selected results :* 2004:** 3rd, World Championship relay race Pierre Bruchez (born July 2, 1985) is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Selected results :* 2004:** 3rd, World Championship relay race Pierre Bruchez (born July 2, 1985) is a Swiss ski mountaineer.-...
, Martin AnthamattenMartin AnthamattenMartin Anthamatten is an Swiss ski mountaineer.Anthamatten was born in Zermatt. He played ice hockey for National League B until 2005, and has been member of the national ski mountaineering team since 2007....
and Florent Troillet) - 10th, World Championship2008 World Championship of SkimountaineeringThe 2008 World Championship of Ski Mountaineering was the fourth World Championship of Ski Mountaineering sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions , held in Portes du Soleil, Switzerland, from February 23 to February 29, 2008.About 450 athletes of 29 nations...
individual long distance race - 1st, Patrouille des GlaciersPatrouille des GlaciersThe Patrouille des Glaciers is a ski mountaineering race organized every two years by the Swiss Army, in which military and civilian teams compete...
(together with Florent Troillet and Alexander HugAlexander HugAlexander Hug is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Biography :Hug was born in Walenstadt and used for his first ski mountaineering attempts on the Garmil years self-tinkered touring bindings, when he was eleven years old. He started armateur ski mountaineering sports in 1990 and competed first at the...
)
- 2009:
- 1st, Swiss Cup
- 2010:
- 5th, Patrouille des GlaciersPatrouille des GlaciersThe Patrouille des Glaciers is a ski mountaineering race organized every two years by the Swiss Army, in which military and civilian teams compete...
(together with Pierre Bruchez and Marcel Marti)
- 5th, Patrouille des Glaciers
Trofeo Mezzalama
- 2003: 6th, together with Christian Pittex and Florent TroilletFlorent TroilletFlorent Troillet is a Swiss ski mountaineer.Troillet was born in Lourtier. He competed first in 1995. He has been member of the national team since 1996 and member of the Dynafit team since 2003...
- 2005: 5th, together with Stéphane Gay and Yannick EcoeurYannick EcoeurYannick Ecoeur is a Swiss ski mountaineer.Ecoeur was born in Martigny VS. He started ski mountaineering in 2003 and has been member of the national team since 2005.- Selected results :* 2005:...
- 2009: 5th, together with Pierre Bruchez and Ernest FarquetErnest Farquet- Selected results :* 2008:** 8th, Pierra Menta * 2009:** 9th, European Championship team race - Patrouille des Glaciers :...
Patrouille des GlaciersPatrouille des GlaciersThe Patrouille des Glaciers is a ski mountaineering race organized every two years by the Swiss Army, in which military and civilian teams compete...
- 2004: 5th, together with Pius SchuweyPius Schuwey- Selected results :* 1999:** 5th, Pierra Menta * 2002:** 1st, Swiss Cup** 3rd, European Cup race, Gros Roig** 3rd, Trophée des Gastlosen...
and Emmanuel VaudanEmmanuel VaudanEmmanuel Vaudan from Monthey is a Swiss ski mountaineer and long distance runner.- Ski mountaineering :* 2002:** 2nd, Trophée de la Tête de Balme team race... - 2006: 2nd, together with Alexander Hug and Christian Pittex
- 2008: 1st, together with Florent Troillet and Alexander HugAlexander HugAlexander Hug is a Swiss ski mountaineer.- Biography :Hug was born in Walenstadt and used for his first ski mountaineering attempts on the Garmil years self-tinkered touring bindings, when he was eleven years old. He started armateur ski mountaineering sports in 1990 and competed first at the...
- 2010: 5th, together with Pierre Bruchez and Marcel Marti
External links
- Official website
- Didier Moret at skimountaineering.org
- Interview (French)