The Ubaye (French pronunciation: [ybaj]; Occitan: Ubaia) is a river of southeastern France. It is 83 kilometres (52 mi) long and flows through the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.[1] Its drainage basin is 1,009 km2 (390 sq mi).[2]

Its rises at the Col de Longet, in the Cottian Alps on the border with Italy. It flows generally southwest, through Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye, Jausiers and Barcelonnette. It flows into the Lac de Serre-Ponçon (which is fed and drained by the Durance) near La Bréole.

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References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Ubaye (X04-0400)".
  2. ^ Bassin versant : Ubaye (L'), Observatoire Régional Eau et Milieux Aquatiques en PACA


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