Welcome to the Lumi Experiences blog, where we share stories and tips related to our trips. It’s more than just a collection of stories though. Scroll through the posts or click the dropdown menus below to search by country, topic, and year for updates about upcoming trips, travel tips or just to check out the photos. Enjoy!
You may have heard that Grandstand tickets for the 2024 Minneapolis World Cup sold out in under 24 hours a couple of weeks ago. No doubt the first FIS World Cup on US snow since 2001 will be the place to be this winter. We are excited to share that Lumi Experiences still has limited space available on the Minneapolis World Cup Trip this winter, including tickets to both races.
Read MoreSome of our favorite Italian trail networks are so popular in the summer that they’re starting to limit the number of visitors, however they tend to be almost empty in winter. We caught up with Lumi trip leader Valentina to hear what it’s like to live near and lead trips to these world-class Italian ski areas. Plus we’re offering $200 off bookings for our ski trips to Italy before Friday, September 1!
Read MoreWith the Tour de France heading to Lumi trip leader Annette’s backyard in the French Jura this weekend, we caught up with her to learn what it’s like to share her home trail network with Lumi guests during the winter. Read on! Plus! To celebrate the Tour de France this month, we're offering $300 off for bookings before July 23 on Lumi's trip to the French Jura and Transjura Worldloppet this winter.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce a Lumi Tour de Ski trip this winter to cheer on athletes in Val di Fiemme and up the famous Hill Climb. Learn more about why our trip leaders are so excited to share the Tour de Ski experience with Lumi guests. Sign up before August 31st to save $300!
Read MoreThe 110th running of the Tour de France starts this Saturday! To celebrate, we’re offering $300 off the Lumi France trip this July! On these long summer days, you might be thinking about getting out for some long rides or maybe you’re planning to travel somewhere new on a bike trip. Ski vacations with Lumi share a lot of similarities to summer bike holidays. Learn more inside!
Read MoreWhen you cross-country ski in France, there is cheese everywhere. We wanted to share some highlights after a very thorough exploration of the flavors across the Jura region by ski… Hint: We found that skiing pairs quite well with Comté!
Read MoreAs an official Worldloppet Tour Operator, Lumi Experiences was invited to join the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting (AGM) hosted by the König Ludwig Lauf in Oberammergau, Germany. Get the insider Worldloppet scoop and take advantage of our Summer Solstice discount to save $200/person on 2024 Worldloppet trips that still have limited availability. Sign up by Sunday, June 25 (special extension)!
Read More2024 is going to be a special year for World Cup nordic ski racing. Why? Check out my insights on the 2024 World Cup season in this article. Also in 2024 (only!), we can’t wait to cheer for Team US on home-turf on our Minneapolis World Cup trip. Sign up by Friday, June 30th (or before the trip is full!) to get the early-booking discount of $300 per person.
Read MoreWith the unofficial start to summer over the Memorial Day weekend, ‘tis the season for a cold Aperol Spritz. The bright orange Italian aperitivo served on ice is the perfect combination of refreshing and relaxing. Check out this recipe to make your own at home or join Lumi for a ski vacation to Italy this winter and enjoy it with sunset views of the Dolomites.
Read MoreAs we prepare for our new Minneapolis World Cup trip, memories from the 2023 Nordic World Championships in Planica, Slovenia keep coming back… Check out this short CBS clip of Jessie Diggins and why she’s so excited for the races to be in Minneapolis’ Wirth Park.
Read MoreMuffy Ritz of Sun Valley, Idaho is adamant about endowing her winters with adventures that include snow, culture and challenge. Last winter she traveled with Lumi Experiences to Europe for a few weeks of skiing Worldloppets, including the Marcialonga in Italy and the König Ludwig Lauf in Germany. Check out this story about her adventure…
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