The BRAND

« Hermann Maier will never be Olympic Downhill Champion. Antoine Dénériaz is, since yesterday and will be, forever. Great people's destinies are often written or rewritten on the "big days". Herman Maier, one of the best skiers of all times, 6th yesterday will not accomplish his dream of being an Olympic Downhill Champion. Yesterday morning, Antoine Dénériaz was still waiting for his dream which he believed so much, to come true. He did it. He became one of the greatest that very day. Never in "modern" history has a downhill champion crushed his opponents by winning with a big margin like this. The runner up, Michael Walchhofer, was 0,72sec behind and the rest of the fiel already more than a second! It's like if a 100 m runner would finish 3 meters ahead of everyone else.

Chamonix ,13 months ago.. Antoine had to finish his season early , due to a ruptured ACL ligament in his knee. Antoine Deneriaz , one of the best gliders on the circuit who knows how to generate speed like no other on slopes like the Banchetta in Sestriere, prooved yesterday that he is so much more than a good glider but a skier with an exceptional mental capacity, strength and intelligence. He would have needed a lot of strength and believe during a whole year to live for this very day ,the 12th of february 2006, the day that was meant to be his day.The great history of french sport and the list of Olympic Downhill Champions has been enriched by an outstanding person and not only another name alongside Henri Oreiller, Jean Vuarnet, Jean Claude Killy and Jean-Luc Cretier."

Claude Droussent, L’Equipe

Monday 13 February 2006

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• Born on March 6th 1976 in Haute-Savoie.
• Member of French ski team from 1995 to 2007.
• Downhill Olympic Champion 2006.
• 141 Starts in World Cups (3 victories, 6 podiums)
• 3 times French Champion.

AUTHENTICITY

Dénériaz brand reflects the strong human and sharing values Antoine holds dear. 

A simplicity developed in his childhood in a mountain village, a privileged place for learning about the world of sport and, more specifically, downhill skiing. 

The son of a carpenter, he has been immersed in the craft since childhood...

Fully aware of how fortunate we are to be located in the heart of a fantastic natural setting, we also understand the fragility of this environment and are fully aware of the challenges we face.

EXIGENCy

As an Olympic champion and top-level athlete, offering the best possible equipment combining performance and innovation was an obvious, personal commitment. 

​ ​ Our skis are designed with a unique structure, using the finest materials to ensure exceptional skiability and comfort, not to mention a particularly meticulous finish.

The choice of local partners and suppliers is part of a local dynamic that enables everyone to contribute their know-how to bring a shared passion to life.

ELEGANCE

The universe is clearly sober, elegant and timeless. The lines are clean and uncluttered, with soft, iridescent tones and hints of gold, a discreet luxury. ​

Customization allows for unique inlays or made-to-measure silkscreen prints, for exceptional skis that look just like you.

​ ​Our symbols of French elegance, have stood the test of time... like Olympic gold!