Faller – Churches, Trails and Apple Tradition

Faller combines local history, trails and a distinctive apple tradition. Its location on the western foothills of Monte Avena makes the town interesting for travelers who wish to combine their stay with a stage, cultural attractions and regional specialties. When looking for suitable accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you primarily want to discover Faller through its historical landmarks, the trails in the surrounding area or the seasonal events.

Trails and practical orientation

A specific connection to the landscape is provided by the third stage, which begins in Faller at an elevation of 777 meters and ends at Passo Croce d’Aune at an elevation of 1,015 meters. This stage also leads from Faller and Borgata Panizzer toward the Ausor Valley via the new “Appocher Giovanni” Trail. The information about the start, destination and route helps you incorporate Faller into your own travel plans with a clear focus on the stage, without reducing the town to a single activity.

For the Itinerario del Pom Prussian, the parking area is located at Piazza di Faller in Sovramonte. The Area picnic Faller di Sovramonte has two picnic tables and serves as a starting point and rest area for walks and excursions in the surrounding area. Those who would like to plan time outdoors in addition to exploring the local history will find a specific reference point here for organizing their day.

Churches, chapels and frescoes in Faller

The Church of Saints Quirino and Giulietta is of ancient origin. It was rebuilt and expanded in 1630. Following the cholera epidemic of 1836, the Chapel of Saint Filomena was added. It contains a wax statue of the patron saint in a glass case. This sequence makes the church a place where ancient origins, architectural changes and religious remembrance come together.

Another point of cultural and historical interest is Casa Trento at Piazza Corrent 17 in Faller. The building has a fresco of the Madonna di Loreto from 1794, which was refreshed in 1867. It also contains an 18th-century fresco of the Madonna di Caravaggio. Several murals in the center of Faller are regarded as evidence of the local past and as expressions of deeply rooted popular devotion. For your visit to the town, this allows you to plan a tour focused on sacred art and local history, without limiting your visit to a single building.

Apple tradition and regional atmosphere

The Pom-Prussian apple is red with yellow stripes, medium-sized to large, very crisp and has a slightly tart aftertaste. In May, the blossoms of the apple trees make the meadows of Faller look like a floating blanket of snow. These seasonal impressions give travel planning its own rhythm: May is associated with the blossom, while October is linked to a fixed culinary and artisan event.

The Fiera della Mela Prussiana takes place every year in October in Faller di Sovramonte. Local products and traditional handicrafts then take center stage along the streets of Faller. The fair also includes numerous food stalls serving traditional dishes and homemade desserts. If you would like to plan your trip around regional products and local festival culture, this date is an independent reason to include Faller in your seasonal planning.

Assessing Faller as an accommodation destination

A search for accommodation in Faller can therefore be tailored to different interests: the third stage and the “Appocher Giovanni” Trail, churches and frescoes, or the apple tradition with its special times of year in May and October. This keeps your choice of accommodation connected to the experiences you actually plan to enjoy in Faller and its surroundings.

For further travel planning, you can also visit the following places: San Gregorio Nelle Alpi, Dosoledo, Pedavena, Perarolo di Cadore, Ponte Nelle Alpi, Misurina, Cibiana Di Cadore and Corte.

For the overview of the wider area: Belluno.