What are your plans for next winter?
I love this time of year. This week, there’s lots of activity in Europe as Lumi trip leaders make final preparations for our trips this winter. Here are a few highlights:
Trip leaders Kathi, Raphi and Anna arrived in Cavalese, Italy just in time to catch the Tour de Ski final climb from Val di Fiemme Stadium up Alpe Cermis.
In France, fresh snow covered the trails and the Transjurassienne course was transformed with perfect corduroy.
Seefeld is buzzing again with people out skiing, sledding, ice skating and generally enjoying life outside in winter.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when flying from the US to Munich on Monday. As a traveler with 3-vaccine doses, the flights went as scheduled and smooth the whole way. I was also thrilled to learn that the Marcialonga Worldloppet event received the green-light to take place.
We welcomed our first group of guests for 2022 to Seiser Alm. They were treated to a stunning sunset over the Schlern Dolomite formation and the snow report is excellent too!
At this point, we are fully booked for our 2022 trips. We are excited to announce our 2023 trips to Worldloppet events in Austria, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Norway — and even Australia & New Zealand. Check out all the trips below.
Save $300 on all 2023 trips (and this summer’s Factory Tour Trip) when you book before March 31, 2022.
Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Trip
Austria & Italy
January 20 - 30, 2023
Fun for everyone: snowy villages in the Alps, trail-side dining in Italy, Austrian schnapps and learn to make apple strudel, plus the Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Worldloppets! See trip details here.
Marcialonga & König Ludwig Lauf Trip
Italy, Austria & Germany
January 27 - February 6, 2023
Enjoy some of the best cross-country skiing across the Alps, including two Worldloppets, all fueled by Bavarian beer and Tosella cheese, a special Italian treat made in Trentino province. See trip details here.
Transjurassienne Trip
Jura Mountains, France
February 6 - 13, 2023
The Jura Mountains! Renowned for their cross-country ski trails leading to cozy mountain huts serving lunch, the Transjurassienne Worldloppet, Comte cheese and Jura wine. See trip details here.
Seefeld & Engadin Trip
Austria & Switzerland
March 6 - 13, 2023
Two legendary European ski destinations in one trip: Seefeld & Engadin. Ski the Engadin Marathon, one of the original Worldloppet events, it is celebrating its 55th anniversary next year! See trip details here.
Want two Worldloppets in two weeks? Fly with us from Zurich to Oslo for the Norwegian Birkebeiner trip…
Norwegian Birkebeiner Trip
Oslo & Lillehammer, Norway
March 13 - 20, 2023
Ski 1200+ km of trails overlooking Oslo and the fjord: wow! Enjoy Brunost, a Norwegian cheese on thin waffles with jam: yum! Save room for the Norwegian Birkebeiner Worldloppet! Sure, the Birken is a classic ski race, but did you know they also have a skate event and half-marathon the day before? See trip details here.
Kangaroo Hoppet Trip
Australia
August 21 - 29, 2023
Dream of cruising among snow gum trees in the southern hemi in August? Ski Australia's Kangaroo Hoppet Worldloppet next August! Will you see kangaroos on this trip too? Absolutely. See trip details here.
Like the Australian wines you’ll be sampling, this trip pairs perfectly with the Merino Muster Trip in New Zealand…
Merino Muster Trip
New Zealand
August 29 - September 4, 2023
Skiing in New Zealand in September? You bet, and more! It's the real kiwi combo: the Merino Muster Worldloppet Ski Marathon + a lakeside stay on beautiful Lake Wanaka. See trip details here.
Factory Tour & Summer Ski Trip
Austria & Slovenia
August 29 - September 4, 2022
How about skiing in the summer? Join us in Ramsau, Austria & Planica, Slovenia this summer to visit the Fischer, Salomon and Atomic factories, hike the Julian Alps, and ski on the Dachstein Glacier and in the Planica Ski Tunnel! See trip details here.
Whether you're a Worldloppet veteran or you have never been to one before, there's something for everyone at these international gatherings. Choose if you’d like to ski a full marathon, one of the shorter events or just join the trip for the experience — there’s no need to participate in an event. Exploring the trail networks at your own pace, knowing you have the support of local trip leaders and a group to meet up with and raise a glass to the adventure along the way. The experiences off the trail are just as magical: schnapps tasting in Austria, apple strudel cooking class or cheese making in Italy, yodeling in Switzerland or wine tasting in France.
You can view more details about the trips and sign up on lumiexperiences.com. Also, reach out any time: info@lumiexperiences.com! We love hearing from you. Stay tuned: we'll be announcing more trips soon!
See you on the trail,
Olympian & Founder of Lumi Experiences
info@lumiexperiences.com