Olaf Tufte practises on the Alpe di Siusi

Not only cross-country teams use the Alpe di Siusi as a training camp: also the Norwegian competition rower Olaf Tufte (Olympic gold medallist in single sculls in 2004 and 2008, world champion in single sculls in 2001 and 2003) currently practises at the high alpine pasture. On www.olaftufte.com you can find reports (in Norwegian) and photos of the training on the Alpe di Siusi.

In pictures: Highspeed Race 2012

Alpe di Siusi: A Winter's Tale

Get on your boards!
Winter in the Dolomites promises lots of fun and mountain magic. Families love the sunny slopes on the Alpe di Siusi and the youngest enjoy the Kids Funpark in Compaccio. On altogether 60 km, ski enthusiasts can enjoy winter to the full. It is even easy to reach the Sellaronda, the most famous ski tour around the Sella Dolomite massif, from the Alpe di Siusi: take the ski bus from Saltria to Monte Pana, put on your skies and slide into the Sellaronda!

Cross-country skiing
The Alpe di Siusi is crisscrossed by cross-country skiing slopes, totalling 80 km. Cross-country skiing in the Dolomites is an experience not only for the variety of the slopes, but also for the scenic beauty. If you’re a beginner, than the beginners slope is best for you while more experienced cross-country skiers try out the Giogo slope. You're looking for an unforgettable cross-country skiing event? Join in for the Moonlight Classic, the cross-country race in a full moon night!

Legendary: Boxes, rails and kickers in the Alpe di Siusi Snowpark
The Alpe di Siusi Snowpark boasts one of Europe's longest park lines with 32 boxes, 20 rails and 16 kickers for pros and beginners. Snowboarders show off their skills at the various events such as the Schlern Games or the Raiffeisen Ski King.

Snowy adventures: Snowshoeing on the Alpe di Siusi
For a snowy adventure try snowshoeing in the eye-crushing mountains of the Dolomites: whether you choose the Bullaccia round or the Sasso Piatto ascent, you will enjoy a spectacular landscape!

Walking through a winter wonderland
Walking through a breathtaking landscape covered with sparkling snow is another unforgettable winter experience. Bon vivants go hut-to-hut and enjoy the South Tyrolean cuisine.

Siusi on Ice: Ice-skating
You're looking for an alternative to skiing and snowboarding? Try ice-skating on the ice rink in the village centre of Siusi. The young and the young at heart enjoy gliding across the ice, trying their first steps on the ice or showing off their pirouettes. Also the frozen lake "Laghetto di Fiè" is a popular meeting point for ice skaters.

Tobogganing under the stars
A toboggan ride is nothing but fun. For a very special experience try tobogganing on full moon nights. When the moon illuminates the toboggan runs, bon vivants and night owls are on their way to a mountain hut. After a cosy mountain hut visit, you can enjoy the descent in the night.

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Top 5 unusual winter experiences

Highspeed Race
If you are into speed, the Highspeed Race is for you! The Alpe di Siusi ski area holds its legendary race, which sees the two alpine ski racers Denise Karbon and Peter Fill as challengers. Join in and show that it's you who is the fastest skier on the Alpe di Siusi!

Traditional Country Wedding
Every two years, Castelrotto holds a historical reconstruction of a traditional farmers' wedding. Did you know that in past times the farmers married during the winter time because in summer there was too much work to do on the fields? And this is the reason why even nowadays Castelrotto celebrates the Country Wedding on a winter's day.

Winter golf tournament
When the fairways are white instead of green, the greens turn into white and the golf balls glare in bright colours, it's time for the winter golf tournament. Playing golf in winter is a snowy adventure and above all, it's fun!

Moonlight Classic
Every year, this very special race, which takes place in a full moon night, is an unforgettable experience for cross-country skiers. When the moon comes out, the participants start into the night. They can choose between the 20 km and the 36 km track.

Skijoring
For a winter adventure with horses, join in for skijoring on the Alpe di Siusi: a person on skis is pulled by a horse.

Hiking with a view in the Dolomites

Summer's back. The week-end weather is promising; the temperatures reach maximum values of nearly 30°. The perfect weather to go for a long walk! You're into hiking in the Dolomites? Then the Alpe di Siusi holiday area is your place to be. 3 hiking suggestions with unique viewpoints

Alpe di Tires and Sciliar mountain
This hiking tour demands some condition for it is about 19 kilometers long. The excursion starts at Compaccio and leads you up to the Denti di Terrarossa gap and from there to the Alpe di Tires hut. The second part of this hiking tour leads to the Sciliar tableland. Return via the Tourists' Path.

Bullaccia Round

The Bullaccia Round leads you to the "Engelrast" and from there to the Filln-Kreuz, the witches' benches and the Goller Cross. On this excursion you can experience a stunning 360° panorama!

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Frederick Augustus Trail

The trail in honour of the last King of Saxony runs along the south-facing mountainside of the Sassolungo group and offers a royal view.

Hiking for bons vivants

Savoury or light cuisine, strudel or dumplings, a typical snack, the Brettljause, or Mediterranean specialities: the South Tyrolean cuisine offers something for every taste. Hiking in the Dolomites – on the Alpe di Siusi and in the villages of Castelrotto, Siusi and Fiè allo Sciliar – is all about culinary delights.

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Hiking enthusiasts go from hut to hut and enjoy traditional South Tyrolean dishes – from dumplings to strudel and hay soups. A special appointment for all bons vivants is the culinary excursion from Siusi to San Osvaldo dedicated to the secrets of the original South Tyrolean strudel.

Another speciality pleasure hikers shouldn't miss is the "Brettljause" with speck, kaminwurz, alpine cheese, steamed potatoes and other delicacies.