Italy, Europe
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)
Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm): 63km slopes on Europe's largest alpine meadow. UNESCO Dolomites, car-free plateau, 21 lifts. Family skiing paradise.
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
6 Dec 2025
Closes
6 Apr 2026
Days open
121
Annual snow
4m
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
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Selwyn Snow Resort Closes Early as Rain Ends Its 2026 Season
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22 Aug 2026
Mt Baw Baw Becomes First Australian Resort to Close for 2026
Mt Baw Baw is calling time on its 2026 season this Sunday at 5pm, becoming the first Australian resort to close for the year after warm spells and rain wore through its snowpack. Lifts stop, but the resort stays open, entry fees get waived, and there's one last Bollywood Weekend before the lights go out. Fifty-seven days after opening, here's how the season ended and what it means for the rest of Australia's struggling snowpack.
21 Aug 2026
Arosa to Replace 40-Year-Old Hörnli Lifts With New Gondola and Chair
Arosa's Hörnli sector is getting its biggest overhaul in decades. The 1986 gondola and 1994 chairlift linking toward Lenzerheide are both being replaced, with capacity up, tower count down and a new base station lower on the hill. At roughly CHF 67 million, it is the largest single investment Arosa Bergbahnen has ever made - and the target opening has already slipped a year, to December 2028. Here is what is changing, and why the timeline moved.
20 Aug 2026
Sundance Mountain Resort Is Getting a New High-Speed Quad and More Back Mountain Terrain This Winter
Sundance Mountain Resort's back mountain is finally getting a proper lift. The Electric Horseman Express opens for 2026-27, unlocking a new bowl next to Bishop's Bowl and three expert gladed chutes across roughly 105 fresh acres - on top of the Storyteller ridge run that debuted in preview form last season. It's Sundance's biggest expansion since 1985, and it turns a three-lift slog into a single six-minute ride to Bearclaw Summit.
19 Aug 2026
Levi and Ruka Confirm October 2 Opening on Farmed Summer Snow
Finland's Levi and Ruka open for the 2026-27 season on October 2, more than seven weeks before most of Europe sees a lift turn. Neither resort is waiting on autumn snowfall - both are skiing on snow buried since last spring, insulated through the Finnish summer and dug back out for opening day. It is not a shortcut. It is a decades-old system now spreading from the Arctic Circle to Idaho, Utah, Vermont and Colorado. Here is how snow farming actually works, and why it is catching on.
19 Aug 2026
Sölden's Old Einzeiger Chairlift Gets a Second Life in Montafon
Silvretta Montafon is replacing its ageing Freda chairlift - but not with something new. The resort is having a 1999 four-seater chairlift, retired from Sölden, dismantled, shipped to Vorarlberg and rebuilt with new electronics, cable and clamps. It has to be running before March 2027, when Silvretta Montafon hosts the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships - the biggest winter sports event Vorarlberg has staged. Here's how a reused lift ends up cheaper.
18 Aug 2026
Nassfeld Invests €13 Million in New 6-Seater Chairlift for 2026/27 Season
Nassfeld is putting €13 million into a new 6-seater chairlift, the Tressdorfer Almbahn, connecting Sonnleitn with the Tressdorfer Alm from December 2026. It replaces three ageing drag lifts and will run through summer too, from June 2027, moving up to 2,500 people an hour on the roughly three-minute ride. It's the latest step in Carinthia's largest ski resort building out a genuine year-round offering, following last year's Gartnerkofelbahn gondola.
17 Aug 2026
Trail map & terrain
Terrain split
74
runs
Beginner24%
Intermediate71%
Advanced5%
Expert0%
63 km of piste
Resort Stats
Elevation
Base1227m
Summit2220m
Annual snowfall
4m
Season
2025 - 2026
6 Dec 2025 - 6 Apr 2026
Trail coverage
74 runs
63 km
About Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)'s trail map
Explore Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm)'s full trail map with 74 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗
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