It was a meeting of different souls of winter sports, connected by a deep bond. On Thursday, November 27th, at the Oslo Opera House, overlooking the fjord in the heart of the Norwegian capital, the 3Tre Madonna di Campiglio Night Race and Kvitfjell/Hafjell, hosts of the 2025/26 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, shared their stories and experiences in an emotional evening that brought together two iconic movements of snow sports.

Just days after the events in London and Milan — and with the spotlight now on January 7th, 2026 (first run at 18:00, second at 21:00, CET) — the 3Tre on Tour reached one of its most evocative and meaningful destinations in the far north. In Oslo, the organising committee of Italy’s oldest FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event was welcomed by the organisers of the World Cup Finals for a night of storytelling, reflection and exchange — a dialogue between a movement that shaped the history of alpine skiing and a tradition rooted in Nordic skiing that has, over the past 35 years, risen to the top of alpine racing. Norway claimed four victories on the Canalone Miramonti in the last ten years: three by Henrik Kristoffersen and one by Sebastian Foss-Solevåg.

The Italian delegation, led by 3Tre President Lorenzo Conci, Madonna di Campiglio Tourism Board President Tullio Serafini, and Milano Cortina 2026 Board Member Tito Giovannini, was welcomed by the Ambassador of Italy to Norway, Stefano Nicoletti, by Kvitfjell/Hafjell Organizing Committee President Ole Kristian Kirkerud, and by Alpinco CEO Anders Buchardt.

For many years now, the Norwegian National Team has had its official training base in Trentino, between the Paganella plateau and Lake Garda during the summer. It is no surprise, therefore, that they speak of Madonna di Campiglio — and the entire region — with such familiarity and affection.
It was the champions of the past — athletes who have left their mark on the Canalone Miramonti — who gave voice to the relationship between the Pearl of the Dolomites and Norway. Sebastian Foss-Solevåg, who won on the Miramonti slope in 2021 and has recently taken on a managerial role within the Norwegian team, recalled his early experiences as a young skier on the course, describing it as “a slope you only truly understand over time, but once you do, it gives you unique sensations.”

Alongside him stood Kjetil André Aamodt, a giant of the sport who finished fourth in Madonna di Campiglio in 2000 and symbolises a generation that reshaped modern skiing. He emphasised that the 3Tre had always been a benchmark event, even for athletes growing up between Lillehammer and Kvitfjell — a race that tested technical level, preparation and mental strength.

One of the most emotional moments of the evening came when Ole Kristian Furuseth returned to the stage. Winner in Madonna di Campiglio in 1990, Furuseth’s career represented a true turning point in the trajectory of Norwegian alpine skiing. His anecdote brought a smile to the room: during the second run of that race, a roar from the finish area convinced him that Alberto Tomba was delivering an exceptional performance, prompting him to take maximum risks to defend his first-run lead. What he didn’t know was that the Italian champion had indeed fallen — a perfect snapshot of the atmosphere of those years. 3Tre President Conci secured a promise from Furuseth that he will return to Madonna di Campiglio on January 7th, 2026, to receive his Maglia Fulmine, the symbolic jersey awarded to all 3Tre winners.

The Maglia Fulmine was also at the centre of another poignant moment when it was presented to the wife of Finn Christian Jagge, the unforgettable winner of the 1991 and 1999 editions, who sadly passed away in 2020. Jagge achieved both his first and his last World Cup victories in Trentino. The presentation was met with long, heartfelt applause. “I don’t know how to thank you. It feels as though Finn Christian is really here with us tonight,” said his wife, Trine-Lise.

The Oslo event also offered an opportunity to share updates on the journey towards the 2026 season. Tito Giovannini reviewed the milestones of the Milano Cortina project, while Kirkerud and Buchardt outlined the goals and ambitions of the Kvitfjell/Hafjell World Cup Finals. In 2026, these races will reach the symbolic milestone of 100 World Cup events hosted across the two venues — a story that began around the time of another Olympic milestone, the 1994 Lillehammer Games.

3Tre President Lorenzo Conci highlighted the meaning and emotion of the Oslo meeting: “Tonight, we celebrate our connection with a nation that has played a significant role in the history of the 3Tre. Our race originated in the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, but it has grown thanks to the champions, culture and passion that Norway has brought to the Canalone Miramonti. Although our paths are different, we are united by the spirit that drives us to dedicate ourselves to this sport. From today onwards, we feel even closer.”

“Madonna di Campiglio and Norway both share an instinctive connection with the mountains,” added Tullio Serafini, President of the Madonna di Campiglio Tourism Board. “On one side, the Brenta Dolomites and the Italian lifestyle; on the other, the Nordic way of experiencing winter — essential and profound. This meeting and dialogue adds value to events such as the 3Tre and the Kvitfjell/Hafjell World Cup Finals, showing how sport, tourism and culture can grow together and enrich one another.”