Valserine
The river Valserine is a tributary of the Rhône that flows for 47.6 kilometres (29.6 mi) from the Col de la Faucille in the Jura Mountains to its confluence with the Rhône at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.[1] The Valserine valley has great charm and includes the Pont-des-Pierres that spans the river between Montanges and Mulaz,[2][3] and the pertes de la Valserine, a canyon in which during the dry season the Valserine runs underground.
| Valserine | |
|---|---|
 The Valserine at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine | |
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| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Jura Mountains |
| Mouth | Rhône |
• location | Bellegarde-sur-Valserine |
• coordinates | 46.1062°N 5.8292°E |
| Length | 48 km (30 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
The river flows through the village of Mijoux and is the border between Ain a department of the Rhône-Alpes region, and Jura a department of the Franche-Comté region.[4][5]
References
- Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Valserine (V1010500)".
- Valserine, www.planetware.com. Accessed 31 March 2008
- Pont des Pierres at Structurae
- Monts Jura, www.frenchaccommodation.co.uk Accessed 31 March 2008
- map
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Further reading
- Parks, Reserves, and Other Protected Areas in France (Haut-Jura and Pont-des-Pierres)
- Natura 2000 : Fiche du site FR8201648 (GALERIE A CHAUVES-SOURIS DU PONT DES PIERRES) (French)
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