Gaves réunis

The Gaves réunis (French pronunciation: [gav ʁeyni]) 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
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationPeyrehorade
Mouth 
  location
Adour
  coordinates
43°32′46″N 1°11′41″W
Length9.4 km (5.8 mi)
Basin size5,200 km2 (2,000 sq mi)
Discharge 
  average188 m3/s (6,600 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionAdourAtlantic Ocean

See also

References

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


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