Leysse
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.
| Leysse | |
|---|---|
.JPG) River Leysse in Chambéry downtown. | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
⁃ location | Lac du Bourget |
| Length | 29 km (18 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Rhône→ Mediterranean Sea |
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.
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