Today’s Curon is a holiday destination with nearby ski areas above Lake Resia, where Old Curon was submerged
Where the Vallelunga valley branches off from Upper Val Venosta towards the mighty glaciers at the end of the valley, South Tyrol's largest lake extends. It was formed from the old Mittersee, which was expanded in 1950 by the construction of a dam to supply the power plant near Glorenza with water. The old village centre of Curon (Graun) was flooded in the process.
The residents had to leave their land or resettle further up, where today's Curon - or Curon Nuova, literally New Curon - is located. Even over 70 years later, the church tower, still protruding from the waters, stands as a testament to this profound event. On the eastern shore, the village of Curon stretches out with its post office, the pharmacy, cafés, and shops. It is a short walk to the lake, passing a playground and the St. Anna Chapel. Worth seeing are the source of the Adige River in the forest above Curon and the Upper Venosta Valley Museum in the village centre.
It is dedicated to the submerged village and displays historical photographs. On the other side of the lake, lifts lead to the Belpiano-Malga San Valentino Skiing Area, and hikes begin into the mountains of the Upper Val Venosta, with views of the valley containing Lake Resia and the nearby Lake San Valentino alla Muta. Sailing and kitesurfing are popular activities on the lake.
Curon is a well-known meeting point for kitesurfers in the Alpine region, where a steerable kite takes on the function of a sail. Paragliding flights start above the village. Those wishing to try paragliding can sign up for a tandem flight. A swimming pool and the Val Venosta Cycle Path complete the leisure options, making the main village of Curon a versatile holiday destination.
