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!
Discover France’s Jura with locals who know every trail. On Lumi’s French Jura trip, bilingual trip leaders Annette and Adele unlock hidden mountain huts, insider access to the Transjurassienne, and bonus experiences like biathlon at Les Tuffes—plus tastings of Comté and Mont d’Or. Base yourself in charming Les Rousses and explore world-class skiing, culture, and cuisine in one unforgettable week.
Read MoreAutumn is nearly here and winter is closer than you think! From cheering on athletes at the Tour de Ski and the 2026 Olympics to savoring apple strudel in Seefeld or skiing beneath Slovenia’s Julian Alps, Lumi’s 2026 trips are filling fast. Book now to secure your spot on one of these unforgettable winter adventures.
Read MoreWith the Tour de France riding through Lumi trip leader Annette’s backyard in the French Jura this weekend, we caught up with her to hear what it’s like sharing her favorite ski trails, local culture, and mountain cheese with Lumi guests each winter. Read on! Plus celebrate the Tour with $300 off Lumi’s France Transju’ Worldloppet trip when you book by July 31!
Read MoreFor Valentine’s Day next winter, how about trading in the typical bouquet of roses for something truly special? In 2026, Lumi’s Middle Week trip to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics (almost full!) overlaps with Valentine’s Day. Book your 2026 cross-country ski trip with your loved one before Monday, March 31 and save $300 / person.
Read MoreLumi Experiences is celebrating our partnership as an official tour operator for the Worldloppet’s series of 20 international ski marathons with a… Trip giveaway for two lucky skiers on the 2025 France - Transju’ trip, a value of over $10,000. Enter the trip giveawaytoday for your chance to win two spots on the trip, including two entries in the Transju’ ski marathon!
Read MoreLumi Experiences trips for the 2025 cross-country ski season are nearly full or already sold out. If you're interested in a Lumi ski trip for the winter ahead, there are just one or two rooms left on a handful of trips – see the trips below and reach out to secure your spot while there is still space: info@lumiexperiences.com This is the last chance to sign up for a 2025 Lumi trip!
Read MoreIf you’re getting excited for the ski season ahead like me, would you also like to enjoy a cozy fondue meal with friends at a trailside restaurant? Skiing and fondue are both possible on Lumi’s France-Transju and Seefeld & Engadin trips, plus we already have reservations at our favorite fondue spots! Bookings for these trips will close soon. Reach out by Friday, November 1 to see an itinerary and save your spot: info@lumiexperiences.com.
Read MoreLooking for a mid-winter adventure in a land well known for idyllic countryside and indulgent cuisine? Lumi’s French Jura trip offers an experience to savor cheese, wine and crêpes, as well as incredible days of skiing in the Jura Mountains. Bookings for this trip close soon. Reach out by Tuesday, October 15 to see the itinerary and reserve your spot: info@lumiexperiences.com
Read MoreThere’s a lot happening in France this month: Bastille Day, Le Tour and the start of the Summer Olympics! Following the Tour de France is bringing back fond memories of skiing through the French countryside with past Lumi guests. There are many parallels between the Tour de France and the Lumi France-Jura trip. Find out more and save $300/person when you sign up by July 31 during our Tour de France sale.
Read MoreThis Saturday, June 29, the best cyclists will set off from Florence, Italy for the first stage of the 2024 Tour de France. For the next three weeks, they’ll be riding around 200 km of often hilly or mountainous terrain every day. This devilishly grueling stage race serves as a model for the winter equivalent – Tour de Ski. How about a Tour de France or Tour de Ski with Lumi this winter? We’re offering $300 off both trips through the final stage of the Tour de France.
Read MoreFollowing the Tour de France this July brings back fond memories of the first Lumi Experiences trip to France last winter.
Read MoreFall is settling into the Jura Mountains in eastern France, close to the Swiss border. As the seasons shift, so does the cheese production that the Jura region is known for. If Comté is the Jura Mountains’ summer cheese, Mont d’Or is the winter equivalent. Lumi’s ski vacation to France’s Jura Mountains overlaps with Mont'd Or season. Do you want to explore the flavors of the Jura region by ski this winter?
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