Clarée Explained

Clarée
Pushpin Map:France#France Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Mouth Location:Durance
Mouth Coordinates:44.9246°N 6.6795°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:France
Length:32km (20miles)
Source1 Elevation:2200m (7,200feet)
Basin Size:189km2

The Clarée is a river in southeastern France, a right tributary to the Durance. It is 31.9km (19.8miles) long. Its drainage basin is 189km2.[1] Its source is in the Cottian Alps, near Mont Thabor and Valloire. It flows for all of its course in the Hautes-Alpes department. Its confluence with the Durance is near the hamlet of Les Alberts not far from the source of the Durance in the ski resort of Montgenevre.

The upper reaches of the river are in a military exercise range. This is where the French army from their base in Briançon train in the mountains.

Tourism

See main article: Vallée de la Clarée. In the summer the Vallée de la Clarée is visited by cyclists, walkers and horse riders. The river is used for water sports especially in spring as the snow melts. There are sections of white water, which are used by kayaks and white water rafts. There is a dramatic waterfall at Fontcouverte.

Settlements

The settlements along the Clarée include:

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.observatoire-eau-paca.org/bassin_versant/claree-la-35.html Bassin versant : Clarée (La)