Faller: Church, Apple Culture and Trails at Monte Avena

Faller lies on the western foothills of Monte Avena. The third stage starts here, while the church, chapel and murals provide tangible traces of the village’s history. The apple trees add a distinctive accent to the annual cycle: in May, their blossoms make the meadows look like a floating blanket of snow.

Stage and walks around Faller

The third stage starts in Faller at an altitude of 777 metres and ends at Passo Croce d’Aune at 1,015 metres. It leads from Faller and Borgata Panizzer towards the Ausor Valley via the new “Appocher Giovanni” Trail. In addition, the Area picnic Faller di Sovramonte serves as a starting point and place to stop for walks and excursions in the surrounding area; two picnic tables are available there.

Practical information for the Itinerario del Pom Prussian

For the Itinerario del Pom Prussian, the car park is located on Piazza di Faller in Sovramonte.

Church, chapel and murals

The Church of Saints Quirino and Giulietta is of ancient origin. It was rebuilt and enlarged in 1630. Following the cholera epidemic of 1836, the Chapel of Saint Filomena was added to the church; it houses a wax statue of the patron saint in a glass display case. Several murals in the centre of Faller are considered evidence of the local past and expressions of deeply rooted popular devotion. The years 1630 and 1836 mark two different stages in the construction history of the church.

Casa Trento on Piazza Corrent

Casa Trento at Piazza Corrent 17 in Faller also leads into this tangible local history. The house features a fresco of Madonna di Loreto from 1794, which was refreshed in 1867, as well as a fresco of Madonna di Caravaggio from the 18th century.

Pom Prussian apple and Fiera della Mela Prussiana

The Pom Prussian apple is red with yellow stripes, medium-sized to large, very crisp and has a slightly tart aftertaste. The Fiera della Mela Prussiana takes place every October in Faller di Sovramonte. Along the streets of Faller, local products and traditional handicrafts take centre stage. Numerous food stalls serve traditional dishes and homemade desserts.

Choose accommodation based on your travel interests

When choosing a hotel in Faller, you can tailor your visit to the village’s specific highlights according to your own travel interests: the third stage and the “Appocher Giovanni” Trail, the church and murals, or apple culture with its blossom in May and festival in October.

Other places in the same area

For further orientation, also discover Garna, Canai, Cibiana Di Cadore, Livinallongo Del Col Di Lana, Valle Di Cadore, Fonzaso, Padola and San Pietro di Cadore.

For the overview of the broader travel region: Belluno.