The Alpe di Siusi, also called Seiser Alm (German name) is located in the Dolomites in Northern Italy. It’s a part of the autonomous province of Bolzano in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige.
Alpe di Siusi is the biggest high-alpine pasture in Europe with a surface of 57 km² and its altitude range from 1680 to 2350 m above sea level. This high-alpine pasture is located in the heart of the Dolomites and is surrounded by the Sassolungo (3181 meters), the Schlern (2563 meters) Nature Park, and the Catinaccio Mountains, the Northern Alps and the Sciliar Mountain Massif with Santner Peak.
Alpe di Siusi ski area
Alpe di Siusi ski resort (60 km alpine slopes, 21 ski lifts) is part of the Val Gardena ski area. Together with Val Gardena, the Seiser Alm forms a ski area with 180 km of slopes and 79 lifts – making Seiser Alm&Val Gardena the biggest ski area in the Dolomites.
The ski area is popular above all among leisure skiers, though there is a speed check course on the run from the Goldknopf. Speed also counts on three slalom courses, but apart from one short black run on the Puflatsch, the other runs at elevations from 1,800 m to 2.300 m are rated blue to light red. This makes them perfect for families, beginners and hedonistic skiers who feel in their element on the broad, sweeping runs. The Laurin and Florian pistes are especially popular. With few exceptions the lifts in this ski area are chairlifts in which skiers can relax and savour the magnificent high mountain landscape.
Two excellent ski nursery schools are located beside the top terminal of the gondola lift from Siusi/Seis.
Of course owners of a Dolomiti Superski pass have easy and unlimited access to the lifts in Val Gardena, where the endless runs around the Sella and Seceda beckon, reached via the Ortisei/St. Ulrich lift.
Alpe di Siusi snowpark
The Snowpark King Laurin is considered the biggest snow park of the entire region and also the best snow park of Italy, after having repeatedly been awarded "Best Park" at the Skipass Awards. The snow park features a length of 1.5 km and is arranged in two areas, near the Laurin ski slope.
The snow park provides 70 obstacles - boxes, jumps, walls, steps, quarters and rails as well as the longest medium line in Europe. A true paradise for snowboarders and freestylers! Moreover this snow park has been integrated into the scenic landscape, many obstacles are wooden constructions and the jumps provide a fascinating view on the fabulous mountains surrounding the park such as the mighty Sciliar massif.
The Panettone Bros Club cater to the entertainment side of the park with contests, events and parties themed around the park scene.
Alpe di Siusi village
This town is located at 1000 m above sea level, at the foot of the Sciliar Massif. From the town it is possible to take the cable car which, in few minutes, will take you on the Alpe di Siusi high-alpine pasture. Moreover, from the town centre, there are many paths which lead to some of the most famous castles and ruins in South Tyrol, such as Castelvecchio and Castel Salegg.