Vésubie
Vésubie | |
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Location | |
Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location |
Var |
• coordinates |
43°51′35″N 7°11′51″E |
Length | 46 km (29 mi) |
Basin size | 392 km2 (151 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Var→ Mediterranean Sea |
The Vésubie is a river in the southeast of France. It is a left tributary of the Var in the Maritime Alps. It is 45.9 km (28.5 mi) long. Its drainage basin is 392 km2 (151 sq mi). The source is in the Mercantour National Park near the border with Italy. The river flows through the town of Saint-Martin-Vésubie, a major center for hiking. It flows into the Var near Levens. One of its tributaries is the Gordolasque.