Leysse
| Leysse | |
|---|---|
.JPG) River Leysse in Chambéry downtown. | |
| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| River mouth | Lac du Bourget |
| Progression | Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 29 km (18 mi) |
The Leysse is the river which crosses the city of Chambéry, Savoie, France. At its entrance into the city, it goes underground in a channel of about 1 km.
Characteristics
It comes from the mountains east of Chambéry, and continues to the north, until falling into the Lake of Le Bourget in the city of Le Bourget-du-Lac. The total length of the river is 29 km. The Lac du Bourget is drained by the Canal de Savières towards the Rhône.
See also
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References
Coordinates: 45°39′N 5°52′E / 45.650°N 5.867°E
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