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Park · Ortisei, Trentino-Alto Ádige
Alpe di Siusi
High-altitude plateau of meadows between 1,680 and 2,350 meters, the largest in Europe, with the Sciliar and the Sassolungo around it, flat trails, huts, and cable car access from Ortisei.
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About Alpe di Siusi
Alpe di Siusi, Seiser Alm in German and Mont Sëuc in Ladin, is the largest high-altitude pasture plateau in Europe, with over 50 km² between 1,680 and 2,350 meters. These are meadows used for hay and grazing, dotted with wooden huts, with the jagged profile of the Sciliar on one side and the Sassolungo on the other.
The plateau is part of the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park and has access rules. In season, the road is closed to private traffic between 09:00 and 17:00, and the upper parking lots require a reservation. For that reason most visitors go up by cable car: from Ortisei, the Ortisei–Alpe di Siusi cable car departs from the village center; from the other side, the Siusi allo Sciliar cable car reaches Compaccio.
Up on the plateau the trails are largely flat or gently uphill, good for families. There are huts serving Tyrolean food and internal buses between Compaccio and Saltria. From the plateau you can see the Sella, the Marmolada, the Catinaccio and the Odle.
In summer the cableways usually operate from May until early November. In winter, from December to March or April, the plateau becomes a ski and cross-country ski area.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day.
Best time
From June to September, when the meadows are green and in bloom at the start of summer. In October the colours change and there are fewer people. In the shoulder seasons, from mid-April to mid-May and from November to early December, the cableways are closed.
How to get there
From Ortisei, the Ortisei–Alpe di Siusi cable car, with a station in the village centre. From Siusi allo Sciliar, cable car to Compaccio. By car only before 09:00 or after 17:00 in season and with reserved parking.
Tip
Take the cable car and avoid driving in season. Choose a circular trail among the huts and check the time of the last descent before wandering too far.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alpe di Siusi
Can I drive up to Alpe di Siusi?
During the season, only before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m., and with parking reserved online. The simplest option is to take the cable car.
Is Alpe di Siusi good for people who don't do heavy hiking?
Yes. Most paths are flat or have gentle inclines, and there are local buses and huts for breaks.
Which cable car should you take from Ortisei?
The Ortisei–Alpe di Siusi cable car, which departs from the village center. It usually operates from May until early November in summer.
What can you see from the plateau?
The Sciliar, the Sassolungo and the Sassopiatto up close, and farther away the Sella, the Marmolada, the Catinaccio and the Odle.