Tinée

Tinée
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMaritime Alps
 • elevation2,700 m (8,900 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Var
 • coordinates
43°54′42″N 7°11′7″E / 43.91167°N 7.18528°E / 43.91167; 7.18528
Length70 km (43 mi)
Basin size743 km2 (287 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionVar→ Mediterranean Sea

The Tinée (French pronunciation: [tine]; Occitan: Tiniá) is a river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 69.9 km (43.4 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 743 km2 (287 sq mi).[2] Its source is on the east side of the Col de la Bonette, in the Maritime Alps. It flows through Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, Isola and Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, and it flows into the Var near Utelle. The Guercha and the Vionène are its tributaries.

References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Tinée (Y62-0400)".
  2. ^ Bassin versant : Tinée (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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