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Ariège (river)

Coordinates: 43°31′2″N 1°24′36″E / 43.51722°N 1.41000°E / 43.51722; 1.41000
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Ariège
The Ariège near Ax-les-Thermes
Location
Countries
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPyrenees
 • elevation± 2,400 m (7,900 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Garonne
 • coordinates
43°31′2″N 1°24′36″E / 43.51722°N 1.41000°E / 43.51722; 1.41000
Length163 km (101 mi)
Basin size3,860 km2 (1,490 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average65 m3/s (2,300 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

The Ariège (French pronunciation: [aʁjɛʒ] ; Occitan: Arièja; Catalan: Arieja) is a river in southern France, a right tributary of the Garonne.[1] From its source in the Pyrenees near El Pas de la Casa, the river flows north, forming part of the border with Andorra, and passing through the following towns in two departments:

Its longest tributaries are the Hers-Vif and the Lèze. It flows into the Garonne in Portet-sur-Garonne, south of Toulouse.[1] Taken literally, the Latin origin of the river's name, Aurigera, indicates it to be a source of gold.

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Ariège (O1--0250)".
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