Gaves réunis
The Gaves réunis is a 9.4 km river in southwestern France connecting Peyrehorade to the Adour at Bec du Gave.[1] 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.[2]
| Gaves réunis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Peyrehorade |
| Mouth | |
• location | Adour |
• coordinates | 43°32′46″N 1°11′41″W |
| Length | 9.4 km (5.8 mi) |
| Basin size | 5,200 km2 (2,000 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 188 m3/s (6,600 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Adour→ Atlantic Ocean |
See also
References
- McKnight, Hugh (2005). Cruising French Waterways, 4th Edition. Sheridan House. ISBN 9781574092103.
- Fluviacarte, Gaves réunis
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