The Alpe di Siusi is regarded as one of the most fabulous landscapes in the Dolomites(Natural World Heritage Site). In the summertime, countless trails lead throug verdant fields. The rich flora blossoms between mid-June and mid-July, and includes many rare species. In the wintertime, the slopes of the Alpe di Siusi are a paradise for skiers, snowboarders, toboggan enthusiasts, snowshoe hikers... all against a breathtaking backdrop.
Ready for the Olympics
It´s no coincidence that from June 29 till July 27 the Kenyan marathon runners will prepare themselves for the olympic games in Beijing on the Alpe di Siusi. In winter however the national cross-country teams of Germany, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Norway, Japan, the United States, (etc., etc.) all have chosen the Alpe di Siusi as their training camp.
8,000 soccer fields
Did you already know that the Alpe di Siusi has an area as big as 8,000 soccer fields, and is thus the largest and highest high-altitude alpine landscape in Europe?
Huts and refuges
There are about 365 alpine refuges, rest stops, and refreshments facilities in the Alpe di Siusi region. In many of them, you can still stop an refresh yourself; others also offer lodgings.
