The Cians is a mountain river that flows through the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France. It is 25.3 km (15.7 mi) long.[1] Its drainage basin is 166 km2 (64 sq mi).[2] Its source is in the mountains north of Beuil, and it flows into the Var in Touët-sur-Var.
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![]() Cians Gorge | |
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Country | France |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Maritime Alps |
• coordinates | 44°7′29″N 7°0′12″E |
Mouth | Var |
• coordinates | 43°56′50″N 6°59′17″E |
Length | 25 km (16 mi) |
Basin size | 166 km2 (64 sq mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Var→ Mediterranean Sea |
The Cians flows through the following communes:
This river runs through a canyon of red shale, named "Gorges du Cians", with formations of eroded rock.
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