In the center of Valmorel, a street that has transformed over time into a square has become the main meeting place of the district. It is the highest square in the municipality, overlooking the Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova, the Nature and Culture Center Al Vejò, the Locanda Valmorel, the Indian Village Museum, and the Epi-Hub of the Elserino Piol Foundation, attesting to the cultural vocation of the town.
Named after the martyrs Valentino Andreani and Ruggero Fiabane, who distinguished themselves during the Resistance, the square preserves the memory of a community that paid a high price in human lives between February and March 1945. A commemorative plaque remembers their sacrifice and includes Valmorel in the project “The Path of Memory.”
At the four corners of the square, there are larch statues created by the group “I Bacalenc,” placed in correspondence with the four roads leading into the square: a choice made to symbolically welcome those arriving in the square.
On the facade of the Latteria Turnaria, the bas-reliefs of “The Miracles of Val Morel” stand out, eleven wooden bas-reliefs inspired by the imagery of Dino Buzzati.
Two models recreate the Latteria and the Church, each positioned in front of the building they represent; informative panels also illustrate the hiking itineraries, including the Buzzati route and that of the malghe.
The public fountain and open spaces, along with the nearby football field, complete a welcoming and lively environment.
A starting point for numerous trails, the square comes alive throughout the year with markets of cheese, agricultural and artisanal products, during events such as Magnalonga (August) and Open Dairy (between late May and early June).
The square is also crossed during the Desmontegada, which celebrates the return of herds from the alpine pastures and renews the bond with tradition.
For information, the Infopoint near the Locanda will be open starting in May 2026.
