The Alpe di Siusi is an ideal vacation spot for families with young children or those who would like to take a short stroll or ski run. It is best accessible by gondola from Ortisei in the Val Gardena or from Compaccio, up the road from Castelrotto. The Alpe is exceptionally picturesque, with
quaint wooden farmhouses lining the green plateau which itself is surrounded by some of the most dramatic peaks in the Dolomiti: the regal Sasso Lungo and Sasso Piatto, the gothic towers of Il Catinaccio and the massive Sella and Odle ranges. Many of these farm buildings have been restored and turned into lovely guesthouses and restaurants. One could pass a very enjoyable day walking along one of the trails that crisscross the Alpe, stopping for lunch at a baita or other converted farm, then either walking back or taking a
horse-drawn carriage ride. For example, from the top of the ultramodern high-speed gondola from Ortisei, it is an easy hour or so to Baita Sanon, which serves excellent fare. On the return one could loop back up to the gondola or take the carriage ride, whose driver is dressed in traditional attire.

There are also plenty of opportunities in the Alpe di Siusi for those who wish a more extensive outing. There are plenty of mountain rifugi within easy walking distance, within the Sciliar Park, and in winter the Alpe is very well suited to cross-country skiing.