Isère (river)
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| Isère | |
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 The Isère River in Pontcharra, Isère. |
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| Origin | Graian Alps |
| Mouth | Rhône 44°58′57″N 4°51′14″E / 44.9825°N 4.85389°ECoordinates: 44°58′57″N 4°51′14″E / 44.9825°N 4.85389°E |
| Basin countries | France |
| Length | 286 km |
| Source elevation | ±3000 m |
| Avg. discharge | 360 m³/s |
| Basin area | 11,800 km² |
The Isère is a 286 km long river in southeastern France, in the Rhône-Alpes région. Its source is in the Alps on the border with Italy, near the ski resort Val d'Isère. It flows into the river Rhône (left bank) in Pont-de-l'Isère, a few km north of Valence. Its upper valley is called Tarentaise.
The Isère flows through the following départements and cities:
- Savoie: Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Albertville
- Isère (named after the river): Grenoble
- Drôme: Romans-sur-Isère
Tributaries include:
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