Dora Baltea facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dora Baltea / Doire Baltée
River
The river near Rondissone
Country	Italy
Regions	Valle d'Aosta, Piedmont
City	Aosta
Source	Entrèves near Courmayeur
- elevation	1,400 m (4,593 ft)
Mouth	Po River
- location	Crescentino, Piedmont, Italy
- coordinates	45°11′N 8°03′E / 45.183°N 8.050°E / 45.183; 8.050
Length	168.3 km (105 mi)
Basin	3,890.52 km² (1,502 sq mi)
Discharge	for the mouth
- average	96.0 m³/s (3,390 cu ft/s)

The Dora Baltea (also called Doire Baltée) is an important river in northern Italy. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river, the Po River. The Dora Baltea joins the Po from its left side. This river is about 168.3 km (104.6 mi) long.

Where Does the Dora Baltea Flow?

The Dora Baltea starts high up in the Alps, specifically in the Mont Blanc area. It forms near a place called Entrèves. Two smaller rivers come together to create it:

• Dora di Ferret: This river comes from the Pré de Bar Glacier.
• Dora di Veny: This river comes from the Miage Glacier.

The river at Ivrea

As the Dora Baltea flows, it passes through the Aosta Valley. It goes through the city of Aosta, where another small river, the Buthier, joins it. It also flows near other main towns in the Aosta Valley, like Châtillon, Saint-Vincent, Verrès, and Pont-Saint-Martin.

After leaving the Aosta Valley, the river enters the Piedmont region. Here, it flows through the city of Ivrea and a large area called Canavese. The Chiusella river adds its waters to the Dora Baltea from the right side. Finally, the Dora Baltea reaches the Po River at Crescentino.

The area of land that collects water for the Dora Baltea, called its watershed, is about 3,890.52 km² (1,502.14 sq mi). When the river reaches the Po, it carries about 96 cubic metres of water every second.

What Rivers Join the Dora Baltea?

Many smaller rivers and streams flow into the Dora Baltea. These are called its tributaries. Here are some of the main ones, starting from where the Dora Baltea begins:

• In the Valle d'Aosta region:
  • Dora di Verney
  • Dora di Valgrisenche
  • Dora di Rhêmes
  • Savara
  • Grand Eyvia
  • Buthier
  • Saint-Barthélemy
  • Marmore
  • Evançon
  • Ayasse
  • Lys

• In the Piedmont region:
  • Chiusella

How Much Water Does It Carry?

The amount of water flowing in the Dora Baltea changes throughout the year. This is called its discharge. The table below shows the average monthly discharge (in cubic meters per second) from 1951 to 1991, measured where the river meets the Po:

As you can see, the river carries the most water in May and June. This is usually when snow and ice from the mountains melt.

Fun Sports on the Dora Baltea

The Dora Baltea is a very popular place for exciting sports! Many people enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports on its waters. Its strong currents and beautiful surroundings make it a great spot for these activities.

See also

In Spanish: Río Dora Baltea para niños