Gave d'Oloron
| Gave d'Oloron | |
|---|---|
 The Gave d'Oloron in Sauveterre-de-Béarn | |
| Country | France |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Pyrenees |
| River mouth |
Gave de Pau 43°32′24″N 1°5′24″W / 43.54000°N 1.09000°WCoordinates: 43°32′24″N 1°5′24″W / 43.54000°N 1.09000°W |
| Progression | Gaves réunis→ Adour→ Atlantic Ocean |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 149 km (93 mi) |
The Gave d'Oloron
The Gave d'Oloron is a river of south-western France near the border with Spain. It takes its name from the city Oloron-Sainte-Marie, where it is formed from the rivers Gave d'Aspe and Gave d'Ossau. It joins the Gave de Pau in Peyrehorade to form the Gaves réunis, a tributary of the Adour. The Gave d'Oloron is used for fishing.
The Gave d'Oloron flows through the following départements and towns:
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