Clarée

The Clarée is a river in southeastern France, a right tributary to the Durance. It is 31.9 km (19.8 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 189 km2 (73 sq mi).[2] 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.

Clarée
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationCottian Alps
 • elevation2,200 m (7,200 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Durance
 • coordinates
44.9246°N 6.6795°E / 44.9246; 6.6795
Length32 km (20 mi)
Basin size189 km2 (73 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionDurance→ Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea

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
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

References
  1. Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Clarée (X0000500)".
  2. Bassin versant : Clarée (La), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA
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