Vertical, sprint, or individual, it makes no difference to you: you always go hard. But the stakes in Cortina 2026 will push you to further specialize in sprint. How will your skimo evolve in the coming seasons?

Of course, qualifying for and then performing well at the Winter Olympic Games will be important for me. I think that taking part in longer races also helps me in the sprint. And in the last few years, I’ve shown that I’m one of the best sprinters, so I think I’m on the right track.

What are your long-term dreams for the classic single-day events?
I spend a lot of time in Valais, so the Patrouille des Glaciers has special meaning for me. In the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to take part in the biggest skimo races on the calendar, like Pierra Menta, Mezzalama, Tour du Rutor, Adamello, and Sellaronda, and, honestly, I loved all of them. Team races are really special.

What is your favorite Karpos product?
Without doubt, my custom skimo suit with Belgian colors!