Romanche
The Romanche river in Écrins National Park
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationDauphiné Alps
  coordinates44°58′26″N 6°21′58″E / 44.97389°N 6.36611°E / 44.97389; 6.36611 (source Romanche)
  elevation2,140 m (7,020 ft)
Mouth 
  location
Drac
  coordinates
45°5′23″N 5°43′33″E / 45.08972°N 5.72583°E / 45.08972; 5.72583
  elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Length78.3 km (48.7 mi)
Basin size1,221 km2 (471 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDracIsèreRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Romanche (French pronunciation: [ʁɔmɑ̃ʃ] ) is a 78.3-kilometre (48.7 mi) long mountain river in southeastern France. It is a right tributary of the Drac, which is itself a tributary of the Isère.[1] Its drainage basin is 1,221 km2 (471 sq mi).[2] Its source is in the northern part of the Massif des Écrins, Dauphiné Alps. It flows into the Drac in Champ-sur-Drac, south of Grenoble. The road from Grenoble to Briançon over the Col du Lautaret runs through the Romanche valley. There are several mountain and ski resorts in the valley, including Alpe d'Huez, La Grave and Les Deux Alpes.

The Romanche flows through the following departments and towns:

References

  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Romanche (W27-0400)".
  2. Bassin versant : Romanche (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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