Fontanalba | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Bieugne |
• coordinates | 44°5′49″N 7°30′26″E / 44.09694°N 7.50722°E / 44.09694; 7.50722 |
Length | 4.9 km (3.0 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Bieugne→ Roya→ Ligurian Sea |
The Fontanalba is a short mountain river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 4.9 km (3.0 mi) long. It flows in the mountains west of Tende. It is a tributary of the Bieugne, which is a tributary of the Roya. Together with the Vallée des merveilles on the west side of Mont Bégo, the Fontanalba valley forms a protected area, known for Bronze Age petroglyphs.
References
- Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Vallon de Fontanalba (Y6610520)".
- Vallées des Merveilles et de Fontanalba, Parc national du Mercantour
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