Lys | |
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Location | |
Country | Italy |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Monte Rosa |
• coordinates | 45°53′00″N 7°48′40″E / 45.88333°N 7.81111°E |
• elevation | 2,500 m (8,200 ft) |
Mouth | Dora Baltea |
• coordinates | 45°35′24″N 7°47′33″E / 45.5900°N 7.7925°E |
Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Dora Baltea→ Po→ Adriatic Sea |
The Lys (Walser German: Liisu or Lyesu) is a small 40 kilometres (25 mi) river (classified as a torrente).