Ringing In the New Year at the Tour de Ski

Jesse Diggins powers ahead with the pack in close pursuit

The first Lumi trip of the 2026 winter season – the Tour de Ski trip – kicked off in Cavalese, Italy today. The trip begins as the excitement of this year's Tour de Ski event reaches a fever pitch, with spectacular finishes by American athletes Jesse Diggins and Gus Schumacher in their respective 5km heat mass start free events on Wednesday. Along with Julia Kern's strong showing, we're excited to see how Team USA fares in the days ahead! Lumi guests will be cheering trailside for Saturday’s Val di Fiemme sprints and the final Alpe del Cermis hill climb on Sunday.

Gus Schumacher leads the Men's 5km Tour de Ski race by a whisker

I had the opportunity this past Sunday to visit Toblach to watch the Tour de Ski's sprint races. We couldn't have asked for a better day! It was a highlight of my holiday and I'm happy to share some photos from the trip here.

Racers compete at the Toblach Nordic Arena for this year's Tour de Ski

The stage is set at the Toblach Nordic Arena for this year's Tour de Ski

Lumi trip leaders are looking forward to welcoming guests to Europe this winter! Trip leaders have been preparing by completing trip inspections in Lahti, Finland where they were treated to early season skiing at the Lahti Sports Center, and for Lumi's Seefeld & Seiser Alm Sight-Skiing trip which starts in two weeks.

Racers in the 5km Men's Heat climb the Toblach Nordic Arena

Julia Kern and Jesse Diggins talk strategy at the Tour de Ski course

If the start of this ski season has you inspired to make travel plans for next winter, check out Lumi’s line up of 2027 trips and reach out to request an itinerary. We look forward to hearing where you want to ski next year!