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Pique (river)

Coordinates: 42°55′35″N 0°39′5″E / 42.92639°N 0.65139°E / 42.92639; 0.65139
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Pique
The Pique near its source
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationPyrenees
 • elevation± 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Garonne
 • coordinates
42°55′35″N 0°39′5″E / 42.92639°N 0.65139°E / 42.92639; 0.65139
Length33 km (21 mi)
Basin size3,860 km2 (1,490 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean

The Pique (French pronunciation: [pik] ) is a 33 km long river in southern France, left tributary of the Garonne.[1] Its source is in the Pyrenees, on the north side of the Port de Venasque mountain pass. It flows generally northward, entirely within the Haute-Garonne département. It passes through the resort town Bagnères-de-Luchon and Cierp-Gaud. It flows into the Garonne in Chaum.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Pique (O00-0400)".