CURONA DE GHERDËINA DELUXE - STAGE 5: Seiser Alm, the largest high-alpine pasture in Europe

Grand panoramic circuit across the Seiser Alm to the Tierser Alpl Hut in Catinaccio

(demanding variant)

This extensive circular hike starts at the Ortisei–Seiser Alm gondola top station (2,005 m), followed by the “Sonne” chairlift. From there, the route crosses the wide alpine meadows of the Seiser Alm towards Saltria (trail 9), continuing along the Steger path to Tirler Alm and uphill to the Duron Pass (trail 8).

The ascent then continues via trail 4 to the Tierser Alpl mountain hut (2,440 m), beautifully located in a mountain basin surrounded by the legendary Catinaccio massif.

The return route (trail 2) passes beneath the Denti di Terrarossa peaks to the Panorama mountain inn and continues along trails 6 and 6B back to the valley station of the Sonne chairlift, smoothly returning hikers to the Seiser Alm cable car mountain station.

Lifts: Ortisei–Seiser Alm gondola / Sonne chairlift

Variant 2: Panoramic hike from Monte Pana across Seiser Alm to Ortisei
(moderate variant)

Also recommended as an e-bike tour.

This pleasant panoramic hike starts at Monte Pana in S. Cristina (1,600 m) and leads hikers up to the Seiser Alm’s high-alpine meadows. Following gentle forest roads (trail 30) at the foot of the northern slopes of Sassolungo and Sassopiatto, the route first reaches Saltria, the lowest point of Seiser Alm (1,680 m).

From there, trail 30 continues to the lively centre of Compaccio (1,850 m). The return route begins on trail 12A, and then you can choose trail 6, 6A, or 6B. The final section leads to the Ortisei–Seiser Alm cable car, which brings hikers back down to the valley with ease.

This tour offers plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the traditional mountain huts along the way.

Lifts: Monte Pana chairlift / Sonne chairlift / Ortisei–Seiser Alm cable car
Walking time: 5:15 h
Total duration: approx. 6–6.5 h
Distance: 17.9 km
Ascent: 676 m
Descent: 310 m

Variant 3: Leisure hike across Seiser Alm to Saltria
(easy variant)

This easy, scenic hike starts at the top station of the Ortisei-Seiser Alm cable car (2,005 m) in Ortisei. From there, the route follows trail 6B and then trail 3 to Compaccio (1,850 m), the lively centre of Seiser Alm.

The hike continues along trails 7, 8 and 30 through the wide alpine meadows towards Saltria, accompanied by magnificent views of the Dolomites and their gentle rolling pastures.

For the return route, trail 6 crosses the Seiser Alm plateau towards the Sonne chairlift, which conveniently brings hikers back to the top station of the Ortisei / Seiser Alm cable car.

A relaxed panoramic hike with stunning views and the unique charm of Europe’s largest high-alpine pasture, offering plenty of opportunities to stop at traditional mountain huts and enjoy the sunny terraces.

Lifts: Ortisei-Seiser Alm cable car / Sonne chairlift
Walking time: 4:30 h
Total duration: approx. 5.5 h
Distance: 16.1 km
Ascent: 534 m
Descent: 552 m