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River in France
Vésubie
The Vésubie in Saint-Martin-Vésubie
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • locationVar
 • coordinates43°51′35″N 7°11′51″E / 43.85972°N 7.19750°E / 43.85972; 7.19750
Length46 km (29 mi)
Basin size392 km (151 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionVarMediterranean Sea

The Vésubie is a river in the southeast of France. It is a left tributary of the Var in the Maritime Alps. It is 45.9 km (28.5 mi) long. Its drainage basin is 392 km (151 sq mi). The source is in the Mercantour National Park near the border with Italy. The river flows through the town of Saint-Martin-Vésubie, a major center for hiking. It flows into the Var near Levens. One of its tributaries is the Gordolasque.

Towns along the river

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Vésubie (Y63-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Vésubie (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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