Day three at the ISMF European Championships at the ISMF European Championships shifted into classic ski mountaineering with the Individual—a course of three climbs and three descents that demanded lungs, legs, and faultless transitions. Crucially, the Senior Individual carried double weight: it crowned the European Champions and counted for the ISMF World Cup standings, stacking pressure on every skin track and bootpack.
Senior Women — Giulia Murada strikes gold
Giulia Murada (ITA) claimed her first-ever Senior Individual victory, delivering a gritty and emotional performance to secure both the European title and the World Cup win. She pushed relentlessly through the final climb and descent, finally breaking free from Marianne Fatton (SUI) in the closing minutes. Murada crossed the line in 1:35:09.2, with Fatton just +35.0 seconds behind after an intense head‑to‑head battle. Alba De Silvestro (ITA) completed the podium in third place, sealing an all‑Italian–Swiss fight at the front.
Senior Women — Top 5
- Giulia Murada (ITA) — 1:35:09.2
- Marianne Fatton (SUI) — 1:35:44.2
- Alba De Silvestro (ITA) — 1:36:12.9
- Lisa Moreschini (ITA) — 1:37:52.8
- Caroline Ulrich (SUI) — 1:39:36.7
With the Individual doubling as a European Championship race and a World Cup round, Murada not only takes continental gold but also bags a vital haul of World Cup points—momentum that will resonate through the season.
Senior Men — Rémi Bonnet at full authority
In the Senior Men’s race, Rémi Bonnet (SUI) delivered a performance of absolute authority. From the very first climb, he set a pace no one could match, eventually winning the European title in 1:16:23.8. Bonnet controlled the race from the front, expanding his advantage at every ascent and leaving the rest of the field to battle for the remaining podium spots.
Behind him, Thomas Bussard (SUI) secured second place, while the fight for third became one of the race’s fiercest storylines. Ultimately, Johannes Lohfeyer (AUT) prevailed, holding off multiple challengers to claim a hard‑earned bronze after a tightly contested final climb and descent.
Senior Men — Top 5
- Rémi Bonnet (SUI) — 1:16:23.8
- Thomas Bussard (SUI) — 1:19:29.7
- Johannes Lohfeyer (AUT) — 1:20:13.2
- Julian Tritscher (AUT) — 1:21:12.7
- Paul Verbnjak (AUT) — 1:21:40.1
The men’s result also settles a European title while feeding directly into the World Cup leaderboard, giving Bonnet a statement victory on two fronts.
U23 — Lohfeyer unstoppable, Deseyn in command
The U23 races mirrored the senior intensity. Johannes Lohfeyer (AUT) delivered a crushing win in 1:20:13.2, ahead of Julian Tritscher (AUT) and Silvano Wolf (AUT) for a sweep of the podium. Andorra’s Oriol Olm Rouppert impressed for sixth, with Switzerland’s Jon Kistler fifth in a deep field.
U23 Men — Top 5:
- Johannes Lohfeyer (AUT) 1:20:13.2
- Julian Tritscher (AUT) 1:21:12.7
- Silvano Wolf (AUT) 1:22:13.4
- Nils Oberauer (AUT) 1:24:00.4
- Jon Kistler (SUI) 1:27:08.3
On the women’s side, Thibe Deseyn (SUI) was unflappable, winning in 1:40:13.5. María Ordoñez Cobacho (ESP) took silver, and Irina Umnitsyna (AIN) claimed bronze, with Andorra’s Lea Ancion Havet fourth after a consistent final descent.
U23 Women — Top 5:
- Thibe Deseyn (SUI) 1:40:13.5
- María Ordoñez Cobacho (ESP) 1:51:27.6
- Irina Umnitsyna (AIN) 1:51:58.1
- Lea Ancion Havet (AND) 1:52:44.5
- Ares Torra Gendrau (ESP) 1:54:20.0
U20 — Euringer and Walter shine
Helena Euringer (GER) controlled the U20 Women’s race from the first major climb, stopping the clock at 1:08:25.9. Klara Velepec (SLO) earned silver (+2:42.3), with Emma Bogonez Martin (ESP) in third. Bulgaria’s Marina Anastasova bravely brought it home in fourth on a demanding course.
U20 Women — Top 3
- Helena Euringer (GER) 1:08:25.9
- Klara Velepec (SLO) 1:11:08.2
- Emma Bogonez Martin (ESP) 1:16:49.0
In U20 Men, Silas Walter (GER) took a sharp win in 1:28:53.7 despite a +0:30 penalty, edging teammate Moritz Bauregger and Marek Foltyn (CZE). Aaron Álvarez del Val (ESP) and Ondřej Souček (CZE) rounded out a competitive top five.
U20 Men — Top 3
- Silas Walter (GER) 1:28:53.7
- Moritz Bauregger (GER) 1:31:10.2
- Marek Foltyn (CZE) 1:33:01.5
U18 — Petre by a whisker, Balaguer Noguera breaks clear
The U18 Men produced the day’s tightest finish: Matei Petre (ROU) edged Gil Rocías Sacrest (ESP) by three tenths—1:03:03.8 vs 1:03:04.1—after a furious final descent. Adam Hubač (SVK) earned bronze to cap a breathless podium.
U18 Men — Top 3:
- Matei Petre (ROU) 1:03:03.8
- Gil Rocías Sacrest (ESP) 1:03:04.1 (+0.3)
- Adam Hubač (SVK) 1:04:52.2
U18 Women saw Nuria Balaguer Noguera (ESP) in full control to win in 1:17:05.0, ahead of Anastasiia Pshenichnaia (RUS) and Antonina Rakus (POL), with Natalia Bobrowska (POL) fourth.
U18 Women — Top 3:
- Nuria Balaguer Noguera (ESP) 1:17:05.0
- Anastasiia Pshenichnaia (RUS) 1:25:21.2
- Antonina Rakus (POL) 1:28:46.3
ISMF Statement – European Championships, Shahdag (Azerbaijan)
The ISMF is aware of the reports concerning a drone incident that occurred in the Nakhchivan region of Azerbaijan.
According to information provided by the relevant authorities and our local organising partners, the incident occurred in a separate region of the country and has no impact on the Shahdag area where the ISMF European Ski Mountaineering Championships are taking place. Air travel operations from Baku remain unaffected.
ISMF remains in close and continuous contact with the local organisers, the relevant national authorities and participating National Federations. We are monitoring the situation carefully and will assess any potential implications for the competition programme should circumstances change.
We understand that some national teams have decided to withdraw from the remaining competitions based on their own assessments. The ISMF respects these decisions.
At this stage, and based on the information currently available, the competitions are proceeding as planned under the excellent hospitality and operational management of our hosts and partners in Azerbaijan. The safety and well-being of all athletes, officials and participants remains our highest priority.
ISMF will continue to provide updates should any relevant developments arise.