Roya River
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| Roya, Roia, Roìa | |
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| Origin | Colle di Tenda near Vievè in the commune of Tende, France. |
| Mouth | Ligurian Sea at Ventimiglia, Italy |
| Basin countries | France, Italy |
| Length | 59 km |
| Source elevation | 1,908 m |
| Mouth elevation | 0 |
| Basin area | 660 km² |
The Roya (French), Roia (Italian), or Roìa (Brigasc) is a 59 km river of France and Italy.
The river rises in French territory near the Col de Tende and flows through the Mercantour National Park The river passes through the communes of Tende, Saorge, Breil-sur-Roya, La Brigue, before entering Italy in the commune of Olivetta San Michele. The remainder of its course remains within the province of Imperia and, after crossing Airole the river enters the sea at Ventimiglia,
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