Uhaitxa

The Uhaitxa or Gave de Sainte-Engrâce, is a torrential river of the French Basque Country (Pyrénées-Atlantiques), in the Southwest of France. It is the right tributary of the Saison. It is 15.1 km (9.4 mi) long.[1]

Uhaitxa
Uhaitxa is located in France
Uhaitxa
Uhaitxa is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Uhaitxa
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationSainte-Engrâce
MouthSaison
  coordinates
43.0481°N 0.8859°W / 43.0481; -0.8859
Length15 km (9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSaisonGave d'OloronGaves réunisAdourAtlantic Ocean

Geography

The Uhaïtxa rises in the northeast of Sainte-Engrâce, in a valley dug by a glacier of the Quaternary. Quickly reinforced by several torrents, it flows through the village, then through a narrow valley, in a karstic landscape notched by many cañons as the Kakueta Canyon, accessible from the road.

After joining the Gave de Larrau, coming from the Pic d'Orhy, it forms the Saison in Licq-Athérey.

Main tributaries

Arpideko erreka from Antzu Naba, Ehüjarreko erreka from Erraitzeko Lephua, Khakuetako erreka from Ihizkunditze, Urdaibiko erreka from the Sarimendi, Mürrübeltzeko erreka, Gahardoiko erreka

References


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