Guisane
River in France
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The Guisane is a river in the Hautes-Alpes department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, a subtributary of the Rhône and tributary of the Durance (in Briançon). It takes its source in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at the Col du Lautaret. It is 27.7 km (17.2 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 200 km2 (77 sq mi).[2] It has an average discharge of 5.19 m3/s (183 cu ft/s) in Saint-Chaffrey.
CountryFrance
locationLe Monêtier-les-Bains
coordinates45°01′40″N 06°24′27″E
elevation2,105 m (6,906 ft)
| Guisane | |
|---|---|
The Guisane in Le Monêtier-les-Bains | |
 Map of the Guisane | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Le Monêtier-les-Bains |
| • coordinates | 45°01′40″N 06°24′27″E |
| • elevation | 2,105 m (6,906 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Durance |
• coordinates | 44°53′34″N 06°37′47″E |
• elevation | 1,185 m (3,888 ft) |
| Length | 27.7 km (17.2 mi) [1] |
| Basin size | 200 km2 (77 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • average | 5.19 m3/s (183 cu ft/s) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Durance→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
