Worldloppet Trips Overview Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Marcialonga & King Ludwig France - Transju' Finlandia & Tartu Seefeld & Engadin Norway - Birken Iceland - Fossavatn Australia - Kangaroo Hoppet New Zealand - Merino Muster
Sight-Skiing Trips Overview Austria & Italy Norway Slovenia Factory Trip: Austria & Slovenia
World Cup Trips Overview Tour de Ski 2026 Olympic Games
Self-Guided Overview Austria & Italy: Seefeld & Seiser Alm Norway: Oslo & Lillehammer Canada: SilverStar & Sovereign Lake Canadian Rockies: Canmore, Banff & Lake Louise Montana & Yellowstone Vermont
 
 
 

Welcome Master’s World Cup Skiers!

We are excited that the 2026 Master’s World Cup will be in Sappada, Italy.

Several MWC skiers have expressed interest in a “pre-trip” option for a 4-night trip to ski the Marcialonga:
Italy’s Worldloppet event, taking place the weekend before the Master’s World Cup. If you’re interested in learning more about this trip, please fill out the form below to express interest and receive the detailed trip itinerary.

As an official tour operator for the Worldloppet and Marcialonga, Lumi can offer GUARANTEED ENTRY into the popular Marcialonga. There are options to ski either the 70 km or 45 km Marcialonga. Lumi also welcomes non-racers and non-skiers to join the trip. Our long-time partner hotel is within walking distance of the finish, ideal for racers and spectators alike.

Dates:

Friday, January 23:
Meet in Verona or Cavalese, Italy + Welcome Reception & Dinner

Saturday, January 24:
Ski from Predazzo to Cavalese, past the 2026 Olympic Stadium and the Alpe Cermis, start of the Tour de Ski Hill Climb. Pre-race dinner. Skis race waxed for tomorrow’s Marcialonga by HWK World Cup wax techs.

Sunday, January 25:
Ski the Marcialonga! Celebrate with your travel companions over dinner afterwards.

Monday, January 26:
Ski Passo Lavaze — one of Italy’s most scenic trail networks with panoramic views of the Dolomites

Tuesday, January 27:
Depart Cavalese and travel to Sappada for Master’s World Cup
Depending on interest, Lumi will likely be able to offer a shuttle transfer from Cavalese to Sappada.

The trip will essentially be the first four days of Lumi’s Marcialonga, Seefeld & König Ludwig Lauf Trip.

 

Celebrating at the finish of the 70 km Marcialonga in the center of downtown Cavalese

 
 
 

SIGN UP TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

  • Sign up below by Friday, May 30 to express your interest and receive a detailed trip itinerary

  • Once we know how much interest there is in this trip, we will create and send a detailed trip itinerary

Thanks for expressing your interest. We look forward to being in touch in early June, once we have a sense for how many people are interested. If we have enough interest, we will likely offer a shuttle option on Tuesday, January 27 for travel from Cavalese to Sappada.

 

LUMI EXPERIENCES

As the world’s premier cross country ski travel company, Lumi Experiences offers boutique trips that introduce travelers to winter cultures where nordic skiing is a part of everyday life — from Switzerland to Norway. It’s a ski vacation like no other.

Lumi Experiences was founded by Minnesotan cross country ski Olympian Garrott Kuzzy.

Along with a fun-loving team of local trip leaders, Garrott shares his passion for skiing and travel with people who want to experience snowy villages, crackling fires, forest gnomes and warm apple strudel.

After a week with Lumi Experiences you will be physically healthier, mentally calmer and totally invigorated. Our guests rave about their expert trip leaders, wholesome meals, comfortable accommodations and local libations poured and savored often. That’s what it’s all about!

Trips overview

Lumi specializes in small group experiences for people who love cross country skiing, whether you’ve been skiing for years or getting out for the first time. Our range of trip styles includes:

Sight-Skiing Trips

Week-long guided group adventures to some of the world’s renown cross-country ski destinations.

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Worldloppet TRIPS

Guided group trips that are similar to our Sight-Skiing trips, but with the opportunity to ski a marathon or two.

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WORLD CUP TRIPS

Unique access and opportunities at international Nordic World Cup & World Championships events.

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SELF-GUIDED TRIPS

For just you and your crew. We take on the lifting and logistics, so you can relax and explore.

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“I loved skiing on trails with scenery evolving ever more beautiful around each turn. The trip leaders both exceeded my expectations, drawing out my adventurous spirit. I especially enjoyed sledding in the Italian Dolomites and the Schnapps tour in Austria!!”
— Leslie from Wisconsin, Dolomitenlauf & Marcialonga Trip
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All 2025 Lumi Trips

 

Worldloppet Trips

Lumi Experiences is an official tour operator of the Worldloppet ski marathon series. Travel with Lumi to Worldloppet events in countries like Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and now Iceland. Participate or simply absorb the fortifying energy of these exciting international events. Skiers from around the world come together to celebrate with the sport that connects them all. Of course, the details like transportation, most meals and even ski waxing are covered, so you can fully immerse yourself in the experience.

DOLOMITENLAUF & MARCIALONGA



Travel and ski in the alps on our Dolomitenlauf and Marcialonga trip. Participate in two Worldloppet ski events in Austria and Italy on consecutive weekends, with two days of skiing in Toblach in between. Trip includes a guaranteed entry in the Marcialonga.

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MARCIALONGA &
KÖNIG LUDWIG LAUF

Experience some of the best skiing in three countries, while you participate in the Marcialonga Worldloppet in Italy, explore the 200+ km of ski trails in Seefeld, Austria and finish the trip with a Bavarian beer after the König Ludwig Lauf Worldloppet event in Oberammergau, Germany.

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France TRANSJURASSIENNE

The Jura Mountains form the border between France and Switzerland. The region is renown for more than Comte cheese and Jura wine. In winter, the snow covered hills turn into a paradise for cruising on cross country skis.

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tartu & finlandia

Travel across the Baltic Sea to the medieval city of Tartu, home to Estonia’s Olympic Museum. Ski the Tartu Worldloppet and discover Estonia’s ski culture. Take a scenic ferry to Finland, where 180+ km of skiing, Finnish saunas and the Finlandia ski marathon await in Lahti. Book-end your trip with an optional stay in each country’s coastal capital city: Tallinn and Helsinki.

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SEEFELD & ENGADIN



Combine two of Europe's legendary ski destinations: Seefeld, Austria and the Engadin Valley in Switzerland. Discover the 200+ km of trails in Seefeld. Participate in the Engadin Ski Marathon, one of the original Worldloppet events.

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NORWAY: OSLO & NORWEGIAN BIRKEBEINER

Head to the birthplace of skiing for a week in Oslo and Lillehammer. Explore the famed Holmenkollen, discover the seemingly endless trails around Sjusjøen and stroll down the cobbled Storgata in Lillehammer. Finish your week with the opportunity to ski the Norwegian Birkebeiner Worldloppet ski event.

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ICELAND & FOSSAVATN

Travel to Iceland to explore the land of fire and ice — on ski and by foot. From Reykjavik, journey through Iceland’s rugged countryside to the dramatic Westfjords region. Marvel at waterfalls and volcanic craters, see fjords and perhaps even the Northern Lights. In the small town of Ísafjörður, ski Iceland’s longest running and most popular ski marathon, the Fossavatn!

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AUSTRALIA & KANGAROO HOPPET

Enjoy a week of skiing in the southern hemisphere - in August! Participate in Australia’s Kangaroo Hoppet Worldloppet event. Ski among the snow gum trees, sip local wines beneath the southern stars and try to keep up with the kangaroos as you discover this unique land down under.

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NEW ZEALAND
& Merino Muster

Skiing in August? You bet! The US Ski Team has been enjoying the skiing and activities at the Snow Farm outside Wanaka New Zealand for decades. Now you can experience it for yourself and even participate in the Merino Muster Worldloppet Ski Marathon.

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World Cup & World Championship Trips

Travel with Lumi Founder & Olympian Garrott Kuzzy to international Nordic World Cup and World Champs events for unique access, opportunities & insights. Plus all the cultural experiences, cross-country skiing, and top-notch hospitality you’d expect on other Lumi trips!

TOUR DE SKI WORLD CUP



Travel to Italy to cheer on your favorite racers in the Tour de Ski’s infamous Alpe de Cermis hill climb and Classic Sprints. Away from the races, discover two of the best trail networks in Italy: Passo Lavazé and Seiser Alm. Scenic mountain vistas, top-notch grooming and delicious trailside cuisine make these two high-elevation ski areas ideal destinations. When you are not out skiing, savor meals in your hotels known for their dining and wellness areas.

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Trondheim World champs

Week 1: Feb 24 - Mar 3, 2025
Week 2: Mar 3 - Mar 10, 2025

Join us in Trondheim, Norway for this unique trip to watch the 2025 FIS Nordic World Championships. Cheer on your favorite athletes, discover trails near your hotel, and sample the city’s “new Nordic” food scene on the shores of the Trondheim Fjord. Due to its popularity, we are offering two different trips during the championships.

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HOLMENKOLLEN WORLD CUP

Experience one of Norway’s biggest celebrations of the year: the Holmenkollen Ski Festival. Start your trip in Lillehammer, site of the iconic 1994 Olympic Games and the skiers paradise of Sjusjøen. Afterwards, head south to the Nordmarka region to stay on the Holmenkollen plateau overlooking Oslo. Cheer on your favorite racers at the legendary World Cup and ski Norway’s largest 1200+ km trail network from your hotel.

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Sight-Skiing Trips

For the skier who wants beautiful skiing, delicious cuisine & cultural experiences during their vacation, but no ski racing, please! These small group trips are all led by local, expert trip leaders who would love to share their home trails in Italy, Austria, Norway or Slovenia with you.

SEEFELD, austria & SEISER ALM, italy


Discover some of the best ski trails in the Alps on this group trip to sunny Seefeld & Seiser Alm! Snow-making, sunshine and savory cuisine make these two villages in the Austrian and Italian Alps ideal ski destinations. When you are not out skiing, savor meals in your hotels known for their cuisine, and relax afterwards with a sauna or swim.

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oslo & lillehammer, Norway

Head to the birthplace of skiing for a week of exploration and discovery. Norway’s largest trail network of 1200+ km awaits you overlooking the capital city of Oslo from the famed Holmenkollen venue in the Nordmarka region. Afterwards, head north to Lillehammer, site of the iconic 1994 Olympic Games and the skiers paradise of Sjusjøen.

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planica, Slovenia

Ski and explore the Julian Alps, close to where Italy, Austria and Slovenia meet. In addition to cross-country skiing from the door of your hotel, try lift-serve sledding — a favorite local activity. Away from the trails, visit the iconic Lake Bled and sample some of the best beers and cuisine found in the region, with a significant Italian influence.

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We would love to host you on your next ski vacation. If you have any questions about Lumi trips or would like to receive a detailed itinerary for any of our trips, you can reach us at: info@lumiexperiences.com.

You can also return to the Lumi Experiences homepage or read more about Lumi in our Forbes article.

See you on the trail!
Garrott Kuzzy
Founder & Olympian