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Outdoors Alpe di Siusi, Val Gardena

Alpe di Siusi

An outdoor spot in Alpe di Siusi, Val Gardena, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 5 hours. Best time to go: Jun–Jul for flowers.

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Alpe di Siusi in Alpe di Siusi, Val Gardena
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Why go

Europe's largest high meadow, with easy trails under the Sassolungo.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Val Gardena, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Gostner Schwaige, 1.4 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 5 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Alpe di Siusi
Price
$$
Time needed
5 hr
Best time
Jun–Jul for flowers

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Val Gardena, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gostner Schwaige

    Small alpine hut on the Alpe di Siusi known for creative mountain cooking.

    Food · 1.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    La Cërcia

    Ortisei wine bar with a deep list and South Tyrolean snacks.

    Drinks · 5.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Museum Gherdëina

    Ortisei's museum of woodcarving, Ladin culture and local fossils.

    Sight · 5.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Seceda

    Cable car to a 2,500-m ridge with the jagged Odle peaks dropping away.

    Activity · 5.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Sassolungo Circuit

    Full-day loop around the Sassolungo massif past several huts.

    Activity · 9.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Rifugio Emilio Comici

    Hut at the foot of Sassolungo known for fresh seafood at altitude.

    Food · 10 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Alpe di Siusi is a stop on our Dolomites High Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Val Gardena

Another curated outdoor spot in Val Gardena. See the full Val Gardena guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Val Gardena run from 0°C in January to 22°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Alpe di Siusi itself, we suggest: Jun–Jul for flowers.

Modelled monthly averages for Val Gardena from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Val Gardena weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Alpe di Siusi, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
39040 Compatsch, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy
Coordinates
46.54116, 11.61705
Destination
Val Gardena, Italy

Alpe di Siusi: quick answers

How much time do you need at Alpe di Siusi?

Plan on about 5 hours at Alpe di Siusi. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Alpe di Siusi?

Our pick: Jun–Jul for flowers. Insider tip: Ride the Ortisei–Alpe di Siusi cable car; cars restricted by day.

Where is Alpe di Siusi?

Alpe di Siusi is at 39040 Compatsch, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, Italy, in Alpe di Siusi. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Alpe di Siusi?

Alpe di Siusi appears on Dolomites High Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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