The Buëch (French pronunciation: [bɥɛʃ];[1] Occitan: Bueg Occitan pronunciation: [bɥetʃ]) is a river in southeastern France, a right tributary of the Durance. It is 85.3 km (53.0 mi) long.[2] Its drainage basin is 1,478 km2 (571 sq mi).[3] Its source is in the Dauphiné Alps, near the peak of Grand Ferrand. It flows generally southward for most of its course in the Hautes-Alpes département, and flows into the Durance at Sisteron.

Buëch
Buëch River
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationDauphiné Alps
Mouth 
 • location
Durance
 • coordinates
44°12′5″N 5°56′35″E / 44.20139°N 5.94306°E / 44.20139; 5.94306
Length85 km (53 mi)
Basin size1,478 km2 (571 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDuranceRhôneMediterranean Sea

Départements and towns along the Buëch include:

References

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  1. ^ "La rivière Buëch - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  2. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Buëch (X10-0400)".
  3. ^ Bassin versant : Buëch (Le), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA