The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Spanning 56 square kilometres at elevations between 1,680 and 2,350 metres, Alpe di Siusi claims the distinction as Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow, offering 63 kilometres of immaculately groomed runs across a stunning plateau in the South Tyrolean Dolomites. The ski area's extraordinary natural beauty within the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites landscape features iconic peaks including Sassolungo, Sassopiatto, and the distinctive Sciliar massif creating dramatic backdrops for every descent.
Wide, gently rolling slopes with predominantly intermediate terrain make this an exceptional destination for families and developing skiers, whilst connections via the Alpina Express gondola link seamlessly to Val Gardena's extensive network, creating a combined 181 kilometres of skiing. The plateau benefits from comprehensive snowmaking covering 98% of marked runs, complementing the area's 300 days of annual sunshine that define this unique South Tyrolean skiing destination.
993m
Vertical
74
Runs
63 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
The Terrain
74 runs across 63 km of piste
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) spreads 74 runs across 63 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 71%, with 18 beginner runs to find your feet and 4 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
74
runs
74 runs across 4 grades
Beginner18 runs · 24%
Intermediate53 runs · 71%
Advanced4 runs · 5%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
The 2025/26 season operates from 6 December 2025 through 6 April 2026, with peak snow conditions typically occurring from January through early March across the predominantly south-facing plateau. Comprehensive snowmaking covering 98% of marked terrain ensures consistent conditions throughout winter despite the sunny aspect that characterises this high-altitude meadow.
Operations typically concentrate on central routes in early December before expanding across the entire 63-kilometre network by late December. Spring delivers exceptional skiing from mid-March through early April with firm morning snow softening perfectly by mid-morning, complemented by increasing sunshine hours and spectacular Dolomite panoramas. The season concludes with traditional South Tyrolean cultural celebrations showcasing the region's distinctive blend of Italian and Austrian heritage.
Season 2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025
Opens
6 Apr 2026
Closes
121
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), and where to stay
Situated 20 kilometres northeast of Bolzano in South Tyrol, Alpe di Siusi maintains extraordinary tranquillity through strict traffic limitations restricting private vehicles between 9am and 5pm, creating an almost entirely car-free alpine environment. The plateau sits dramatically surrounded by UNESCO World Heritage Dolomite peaks within the Sciliar-Catinaccio Nature Park, accessible via cable car connections from Ortisei in Val Gardena and Siusi allo Sciliar.
Villages including Castelrotto, Siusi allo Sciliar, and Fiè allo Sciliar provide authentic South Tyrolean accommodation with distinctive architecture reflecting the region's trilingual culture where Italian, German, and Ladin coexist. Bolzano Airport lies 35 kilometres distant, whilst Innsbruck, Venice, and Verona airports all sit within three hours' drive, ensuring straightforward international access to this peaceful alpine sanctuary.
Where to stay
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.
4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) Webcams
12 live angles across the mountain. Tap any camera to go full-screen.
About Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)'s live webcams
Check live conditions across Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) with 12 real-time webcams showing snow, weather, and lift operations, updated every 10 minutes. Check high-elevation cams for powder visibility and base-area cams for crowd levels before you head up.
Camera guide
- Puflatsch Bergstation2100m
- Experience spectacular panoramic views across Europe's largest alpine plateau through this commanding Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned at Puflatsch mountain station at 2100 meters elevation. This strategic Seiser Alm live cam captures sweeping vistas of the iconic Sassolungo and Sciliar massifs while monitoring snow conditions across the upper meadow terrain. Perfect for assessing visibility and trail conditions, this Alpe di Siusi live cam showcases the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites landscape that makes this South Tyrolean destination uniquely beautiful for intermediate skiers.
- Mezdi Bergstation2070m
- Monitor lift operations and snow quality through this essential Seiser Alm webcam positioned at Mezdi mountain station at 2070 meters elevation. This Alpe di Siusi cam provides real-time views of popular intermediate trails and chairlift activity across the central plateau area. Essential for checking queue lengths and current conditions, this live cam helps skiers navigate Europe's highest alpine meadow where 60 kilometers of immaculately groomed runs wind through stunning Dolomite scenery.
- Florianlift Bergstation2100m
- Capture panoramic plateau perspectives through this elevated Seiser Alm live cam positioned at Florianlift mountain station at 2100 meters elevation. This strategic Alpe di Siusi webcam reveals snow coverage and visibility across the resort's gentle upper slopes where beginners and improvers enjoy wide-open terrain. Monitor current mountain conditions through this live snow cam before exploring the car-free paradise that defines South Tyrol's most tranquil skiing destination.
- Spitzbühl1935m
- Track real-time skiing conditions through this central Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned at Spitzbühl at 1935 meters elevation on the expansive plateau. This Seiser Alm cam showcases the resort's signature wide-open slopes with iconic Dolomite peaks creating dramatic backdrops. Perfect for assessing snow quality and weather patterns, this Seiser Alm live cam provides essential visibility updates across terrain that makes this UNESCO World Heritage site ideal for relaxed intermediate skiing.
- Seiser Alm - Compatsch
- Experience the heart of Europe's largest alpine meadow through this dynamic 360-degree Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned at Compatsch, the plateau's vibrant center. This high-resolution Panomax Seiser Alm live cam delivers interactive panoramic views revealing current conditions across all four valleys and surrounding Dolomite peaks. Essential for comprehensive mountain assessment, this Alpe di Siusi cam shows why this car-free plateau at 1860 meters elevation attracts families seeking authentic South Tyrolean skiing experiences.
- Seiseralm - Puflatsch
- Witness breathtaking Dolomite vistas through this spectacular 240-megapixel Seiser Alm webcam positioned at Puflatsch at 2040 meters elevation. This state-of-the-art Panomax Alpe di Siusi live cam captures stunning panoramic views of Sassolungo and Sciliar peaks while monitoring upper mountain snow conditions. Watch the interplay of light and shadow across Europe's highest alpine plateau through this premium live cam that showcases the natural beauty earning this destination UNESCO World Heritage status.
- Seiseralm - Punta d’oro
- Monitor summit conditions through this elevated Seiser Alm webcam positioned at Punta d'oro (Goldknopf) at 2000 meters elevation. This interactive 360-degree Alpe di Siusi cam provides panoramic perspectives across the entire plateau, revealing current visibility and snow quality on upper intermediate terrain. Perfect for advanced skiers assessing conditions, this Seiser Alm live cam showcases the expansive views that define skiing on Europe's largest high-altitude alpine meadow.
- Seis am Schlern1060m
- Discover the charming valley perspective through this Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned in Seis am Schlern village at 1060 meters elevation. This Seiser Alm cam captures the traditional South Tyrolean atmosphere where cable cars connect valley accommodations to the plateau above. Monitor arrival conditions and local weather through this live cam before ascending to the car-free paradise that makes Alpe di Siusi uniquely peaceful among major European ski destinations.
- St. Ulrich in Gröden - Solaria1330m
- Experience Val Gardena connections through this strategic Seiser Alm webcam positioned at St. Ulrich's Solaria location at 1330 meters elevation. This Alpe di Siusi live cam shows the vital link between the plateau and Val Gardena's extensive Dolomiti Superski network. Essential for skiers planning multi-valley adventures, this live cam reveals current conditions at the junction where Seiser Alm's gentle terrain meets access to more challenging Sella Ronda circuit skiing.
- Jakoberhof1440m
- Monitor mid-mountain conditions through this elevated Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned at Jakoberhof at 1440 meters elevation above St. Ulrich. This Seiser Alm live cam provides panoramic views across the valley approach where skiers access the plateau via modern gondola connections. Check visibility and weather patterns through this strategic live cam while planning your ascent to Europe's largest alpine meadow and its legendary Dolomite scenery.
- St. Ulrich in Gröden - Seiseralm1980m
- Capture the dramatic cable car ascent through this essential Seiser Alm webcam positioned at 1980 meters elevation where Ortisei connects to the Alpe di Siusi plateau. This high-altitude live cam shows the spectacular transition from valley floor to alpine meadow, revealing current snow conditions on the plateau's edge. Perfect for assessing upper mountain visibility, this Alpe di Siusi cam helps skiers time their arrival at this UNESCO World Heritage destination.
- Kastelruth - Dorfplatz1122m
- Experience authentic South Tyrolean village atmosphere through this charming Alpe di Siusi webcam positioned at Kastelruth's village square at 1122 meters elevation. This Seiser Alm live cam captures the traditional architecture and local culture of the historic town providing valley access to the plateau above. Monitor current weather and village activity through this live cam before beginning your journey to Europe's most expansive high-altitude skiing terrain.
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams FAQ
How often do Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams update?
All Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams and webcams update every 10 minutes with fresh images showing current mountain conditions. This frequent update schedule ensures you have access to near real-time conditions for planning your ski day at Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm).
Which Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) webcam shows the best powder conditions?
The high-elevation Puflatsch Bergstation webcam at 2,100m provides the clearest view of powder conditions and snowfall. These Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) webcams capture fresh snow accumulation and visibility better than base area cameras.
Can I see Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) lift queues on the webcams?
Yes. Multiple Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams specifically show lift queue areas and chairlift operations, helping you time your arrival and avoid peak queue periods.
When is the best time to check Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams?
Check Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) webcams early morning (7-8am) for overnight snowfall assessment, and mid-afternoon for current crowd levels and weather. The live cams are most useful after storm events to assess fresh powder.
How can I check current conditions before buying Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) lift tickets?
Use our Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) webcams alongside the live snow report to assess conditions before purchasing lift tickets. The webcams show real-time visibility, snow quality, and operational status.
Do Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) webcams work on mobile devices?
Yes. All Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) snow cams and webcams are optimized for mobile viewing, so you can check live conditions from anywhere using your phone or tablet.
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