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Gaves réunis

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River in southwestern France
Gaves réunis
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Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPeyrehorade
Mouth 
 • locationAdour
 • coordinates43°32′46″N 1°11′41″W / 43.54611°N 1.19472°W / 43.54611; -1.19472
Length9.4 km (5.8 mi)
Basin size5,200 km (2,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average188 m/s (6,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionAdourAtlantic Ocean

The Gaves réunis (French pronunciation: [ɡav ʁeyni]) is a 9.4 km river in southwestern France connecting Peyrehorade to the Adour at Bec du Gave. It is formed by the confluence of the Gave de Pau and the Gave d'Oloron. It is navigable for 8 km from the confluence with the Adour until the town Peyrehorade.

See also

References

  1. McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 9781574092103.
  2. Fluviacarte, Gaves réunis


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