With 75 percent of the terrain in Alpe di Siusi graded intermediate and with 176 kilometres of piste in neighbouring Val Gardena you should be well entertained. One of the most pleasurable runs of the entire area being en route back to Ortisei from Cuca Cucasattel above St. Cristina. The run starts on open mountainside before descending into the forest along a narrow track hugging the hillside. Soon the piste widens and begins twisting its way down through the woods. Eventually it enters a dramatic gorge and you get the surreal sense that you could be in a star wars computer game – it’s like your flying through one of the surface trenches on the death star. The high rock walls help to intensify the feeling of speed. Emerging from the gorge the piste returns to forestry tracks as it makes its final descent to the village.
Although the famous Sella Ronda is within reach from Alpe di Siusi, it is not likely that one would be able to complete it on skis or board if leaving from Siusi due to the time it would take just to get to St. Cristina. However, that is not to say that it is impossible. And it would be damn good fun having a go.