Moena: between the snow and the history of Val di Fassa

Moena is widely recognized as the fairy of Val di Fassa. Surrounded by the Dolomites, this Trentino village reveals the unmatched beauty of one of Italy’s richest and most fascinating landscapes. Its fresh and lush summer pastures, the snow and sparkling ice crystals in winter, the birdsong and blooming flowers in spring, the sun warming and lighting up the stone and wooden houses in summer—this is the enchanting spectacle of Moena, a true pearl of Trentino.

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From Passo San Pellegrino to Alpe di Fuciade: a trail for all ages

Moena is, above all, its extraordinary landscape and its indissoluble bond with nature. Within this setting lies a beautiful nature trail that leads from Passo San Pellegrino to Alpe di Fuciade.

The route, particularly easy (and therefore suitable for both adults and children), showcases the majesty of the Marmolada Group in a refreshing and liberating spirit. Along the way, visitors rediscover the value of Moena’s ancient traditions and way of life. You can encounter artisan wood workshops with statues of gnomes, elves, fairies, and traditional figures of Val di Fassa to spark children’s imagination, as well as wooden shrines and rest stops. With hiking boots or snowshoes, the trail can be enjoyed year-round.

The biodiversity of Val di Fassa

Moena, the diamond of Val di Fassa, is also home to exceptional biodiversity, safeguarded by the constant commitment of its inhabitants. Despite welcoming around 4 million visitors each year, the balance between humans and nature remains intact.

In the shady forests live foxes, badgers, martens, weasels, deer, and roe deer, while the rocky high-altitude environments are home to majestic ibex, agile chamois, and numerous marmots.

Unique are the glacial relicts, species that survived millennia of climatic changes. Among them are the ptarmigan, black grouse, hazel grouse, and capercaillie. Less famous but equally beautiful are the alpine snowbell (soldanella alpina) and the alpine aster, both glacial relicts still present in Val di Fassa.

Moena: the kingdom of skiing

Moena has a strong skiing tradition. Some of the most famous slopes in the Dolomites are located between Moena and Val di Fassa. With its 25 km of slopes, the Bellamonte Ski Area welcomes skiers of all ages and levels.

For beginners, there are ski schools, while more daring skiers can enjoy 12 red slopes and 3 black slopes, along with 6 blue slopes for amateurs. The area is fully equipped with chairlifts, cable cars, and conveyor belts.

Moena is also a hub for cross-country skiing. The Alochet Cross-Country Center offers 18 km of trails between 1,900 and 2,500 meters of altitude, with both classic and skating techniques available at varying levels of difficulty.

“Gran Vera”: the Great War exhibition

Moena also preserves its historical vocation. In the town center is the Gran Vera exhibition, housed in the Great War Museum. Through large photographs and well-preserved artifacts, the exhibition recounts the key moments of World War I.

• Galizia 1914: paintings by Austrian artists depicting the Galician front between Italy and Austria.
• Trench: a tortuous path recreating the hardships of trench life.
• Dolomiti 1915: around 20 original uniforms, thematic showcases with artifacts, photos, objects, books, and publications.

The exhibition ensures that Moena remains a place of remembrance, reflecting on the horrors of the past.

Puzzone di Moena: from ancient cheesemaking tradition

Finally, Moena is also renowned for its culinary tradition. Its most famous product is the Puzzone di Moena, a seasoned cheese made from raw milk from Moena and Predazzo.

Its aroma fascinates enthusiasts, evolving from pungent notes to hints of pasture, grass, ripe fruit, and toasted hazelnut. Tradition dictates that during aging, the wheels are manually “washed” with warm water to create an impermeable rind, inside which the characteristic aromas develop.

The Malga version, produced in summer with raw milk from alpine pastures, is a Slow Food Presidium, and the cheese is on its way to obtaining PDO certification.

The pearl of Val di Fassa awaits you!