The gateway to Val di Fassa, between Fiemme and Fassa, known as the Fairy of the Dolomites and for the Puzzone di Moena cheese.
A short history
Moena, Moena in Ladin, opens Val di Fassa at 1,184 metres, where the valley meets that of Fiemme. It is the lowest and largest village, often called the Fairy of the Dolomites, with a lively centre around the church of San Vigilio.
Its character is that of a border town: here the Ladin language mixes with the speech of Fiemme, and for a long time Moena was tied to the Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme, the old institution that managed the woods and pastures. This double identity can still be felt in the festivals and the dialect.
Moena is also famous for its food. The Puzzone di Moena comes from here, a washed-rind cheese with a strong smell, now a protected designation. Around the village open the Val San Nicolò and the slopes of the Catinaccio, among the most loved by the valley's hikers.
What to see
- The Val San Nicolò, a side valley of meadows and alpine dairies below the Catinaccio, one of the finest walks in the area.
- The Catinaccio and the enrosadira, the wall that turns red at sunset above the valley.
- The old centre with the church of San Vigilio and the tradition of Puzzone di Moena, a local cheese with a protected designation.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Moena?
The Val San Nicolò with its alpine dairies, the Catinaccio with the enrosadira, the old centre around the church of San Vigilio and the tradition of Puzzone di Moena. It is the gateway to Val di Fassa coming up from Fiemme.
What is Puzzone di Moena?
It is a washed-rind cheese made in Moena, with the strong smell that gives it its name. Today it has a protected designation of origin and is one of the valley's signature products.