60 km
1669 m - 2220 m
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Test report Alpe di Siusi
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Alpe di Siusi
Total result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Alpe di Siusi
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The ski resort stretches across the Alpe di Siusi, the largest mountain plateau in Europe. The ascent is from Siusi allo Sciliar or from St. Ulrich-Groeden. For those in search of more km of slopes, they can take the ski bus from Saltria on the Alpe di Siusi to Monte Pana (about 15 minutes) and discover the 500 km of slopes surrounding the Sellastock that are included in the Dolomiti Superskipass.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
551 m (Valley 1669 m - Mountain 2220 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
23
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 7 ← 6
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 7 ← 6
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The gorgeous panorama view from the slopes in the middle of the Dolomites (UNESCO World Heritage Site) makes skiing on the Alpe di Siusi a true experience. The slopes are primarily easy to intermediate in level. The only black run is located at the Puflatsch combined installation lift.
Runs/slopes
Total 60 km
Easy
18 km
(30 %)Intermediate
40 km
(67 %)Difficult
2 km
(3 %)
Longest run
2.5 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run not available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
Large, modern gondola lifts lead up to the Alpe di Siusi from Siusi and St. Ulrich. When ascending from Siusi, the most modern lifts (many chair lifts with weather protectors and a combined installation) await guests. The lifts on the connection in the direction of St. Ulrich are not as modern.
Number of ski lifts
23
Total capacity
35884 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
24.9 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
1
15
5
Additional
4
The high altitude and the comprehensive snow-making make the Alpe di Siusi very snow reliable.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
70 Snow canons
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
Season 2008/2009
138 Days open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
They place a high priority on optimally prepared slopes.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
Further evaluation criteria
The gondola lifts to the ski resort in Siusi allo Sciliar and St. Ulrich-Groeden are about 20 km from the Brenner expressway. Parking is free at the base station of the gondola in Siusi allo Sciliar. At the base station in St. Ulrich, there is a fee for parking. The road on the Alpe di Siusi is closed to private traffic during the season from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Klausen-Gröden
- Seis - Seiser Alm Bahn (Seis), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 18 km · approx. 23 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - St. Ulrich - Seiser Alm Bahn (St.Ulrich - Gröden)
Distance: 20 km · approx. 19 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Parking garage, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Bozen Nord
- Seis - Seiser Alm Bahn (Seis), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 18 km · approx. 22 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - St. Ulrich - Seiser Alm Bahn (St.Ulrich - Gröden)
Distance: 31 km · approx. 30 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Parking garage, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, for a fee
Trail map and overview maps:
The course of the slopes is very easy to recognize on the Alpe di Siusi trail map (paper format) and many altitude levels are included. Detailed information about the slopes (for ex. which lifts are rapid and detachable) could be added.
The course of the slopes is very easy to recognize on the Alpe di Siusi trail map (paper format) and many altitude levels are included. Detailed information about the slopes (for ex. which lifts are rapid and detachable) could be added.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The sign-postings on the slopes in the Siusi / Alpe di Siusi area are good. At some places in the St. Ulrich / Alpe di Siusi area, there is a need for more sign-postings.
The sign-postings on the slopes in the Siusi / Alpe di Siusi area are good. At some places in the St. Ulrich / Alpe di Siusi area, there is a need for more sign-postings.
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Everything is very clean and well-maintained on the Alpe di Siusi.
The Dolomites have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009 and high value is placed on an environmentally friendly ski operation.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
IC and EC trains stop in Bolzano and Bressanone. There are direct bus connections to the villages surrounding the Alpe di Siusi. - Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
- Shuttle buses travel between the villages of Voels, Siusi and Kastelruth
There are many rustic and modern huts, mountain restaurants and hotels distributed throughout the ski resort and they primarily serve South Tyrolean specialties.
18 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
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There are many accommodations available directly on the Alpe di Siusi. Guests staying on the Alpe di Siusi receive special driving permission because the road is closed to private traffic between 9 AM and 5 PM.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are very many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Seis am Schlern/Siusi allo Sciliar
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Guest beds 2000 - Seiser Alm/Alpe di Siusi
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 2000 - St. Ulrich/Ortisei
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 5900
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The Alpe di Siusi ski resort offers many very nice children's areas, multiple toboggan runs and ideal slopes for the first steps outside the children's areas.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Playground / park
Special tips for children
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Children's area of the Ski School Schlern 3000
The large and well-equipped children's area is located at the mountain station of the Siusi-Alpe di Siusi gondola lift.
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Children's area of the Ski School Alpe di Siusi
The children's area is located slightly below the mountain station of the Siusi-Alpe di Siusi gondola. It is large and well-equipped.
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Europark
Area with characters and tunnel at the Euro chair lift and Eurotel t-bar lift.
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Children's Park Sonne
The Children's Park Sonne is located at the Zur Sonne chair lift.
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Children's area in St. Ulrich - Groeden
The well-equipped children's area is located in the village of St. Ulrich.
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Togoggan runs
Six different toboggan runs ranging from 1.4 km to 4.7 km will thrill families: Spitzbuehl, Puflatsch, Panorama, Molignon, Zallinger, Icaro-Monte Piz
The mountain plateau on the Alpe di Siusi is an ideal terrain for beginners with unlimited possibilities. Coming up from the gondola lift in Siusi, there is a large practice area. In the valley at St. Ulrich - Groeden, there are also two practice lifts.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
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There is only one short, difficult run offered for advanced skiers. Otherwise, the slopes are easy or intermediate.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 60 km
Difficult
2 km
(3 %)Most difficult run
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Puflatsch · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 300 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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A first class snowpark is provided with the King Laurin Snowpark.
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- few runs with ascent
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
Snow parks
- King Laurin Snowpark
The snowpark is one of the largest in Italy with 1500 metres in length. The park is divided into two lines. In the upper part, on the left of the Laurin slope, there are boxes, rails and kickers for practicing and warming up. In the lower part, on the right of the Laurin slope, there is pure action. A 120 metre long halfpipe and extreme kickers, boxes, walls and rails that are even a challenge for professionals.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 80 km
Snow reliable high altitude trails cross through the Alpe di Siusi with a beautiful view of the Dolomites. Whether easy, intermediate, difficult and skating or classic style - everything is offered on the mountain plateau. You must purchase a ticket to use the trails.
Trail tip(s)
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Compatsch
Length: 5.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
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Hartl
Length: 11.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
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Joch/Giogo
Length: 15.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: difficult
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Moeser
Length: 5.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Saltria
Length: 7.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
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Practice trail
Length: 2.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Wolfsbuehl
Length: 8.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: easy
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Panider Sattel
Length: 4.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: difficult
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Conclusion
Beautiful panorama view, perfectly prepared slopes, free racing courses and speed measurement runs, long opening times of the lifts (5 pm)
Fee for the shuttle bus from Saltria to Monte Pana (to the Sella Ronda)
Test Report issued on 2012-01-12
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