Allondon

The Allondon is a river in France (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region) and Switzerland (canton of Geneva). It is 17.9 km (11.1 mi) long.[1] Its source is located in the commune of Échenevex in the Ain department in eastern France. It flows into the Rhône at the village of Russin in the canton of Geneva in Switzerland. It is home to the only recently known population of the rare insect Lachesilla rossica.

  • The source of the Allondon in Échenevex
  • The Allondon meets the Rhône
Allondon
Location
Countries
Physical characteristics
MouthRhône
 • coordinates
46.1769°N 6.01°E / 46.1769; 6.01
Length17.9 km (11.1 mi)
Discharge 
 • average2.5 m3/s (88 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionRhône→ Mediterranean Sea

References
  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Allondon (V0410500)".
  • Media related to Allondon at Wikimedia Commons


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