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River in France
Guisane
The Guisane in Le Monêtier-les-Bains
Map of the Guisane
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLe Monêtier-les-Bains
 • coordinates45°01′40″N 06°24′27″E / 45.02778°N 6.40750°E / 45.02778; 6.40750
 • elevation2,105 m (6,906 ft)
Mouth 
 • locationDurance
 • coordinates44°53′34″N 06°37′47″E / 44.89278°N 6.62972°E / 44.89278; 6.62972
 • elevation1,185 m (3,888 ft)
Length27.7 km (17.2 mi)
Basin size200 km (77 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average5.19 m/s (183 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionDuranceRhôneMediterranean Sea

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. Its drainage basin is 200 km (77 sq mi). It has an average discharge of 5.19 m/s (183 cu ft/s) in Saint-Chaffrey.

References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Guisane (X0010500)". Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. Bassin versant : Guisane (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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