Lac du Monte Tignoso

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Lac du Monte Tignoso
Location Corse-du-Sud, Corsica
Coordinates 41°34′59″N9°05′34″E / 41.58306°N 9.09278°E / 41.58306; 9.09278 Coordinates: 41°34′59″N9°05′34″E / 41.58306°N 9.09278°E / 41.58306; 9.09278
Type Lake
Basin  countriesFrance

Lac du Monte Tignoso (Corsican : Lavu di u Monti Tignosu) is a small lake in the Monte Renoso massif in the Corse-du-Sud department of France.

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Location

The lake is in the Monte Incudine massif at an elevation of 1,235 metres (4,052 ft). [1] It is in the commune of Figari, on the southeast flank of the Montagne de Cagna above the source of the Ruisseau de Vivaggio. [2] It is a seasonal lake that is dry for much of the year.

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Notes

    Citations

    1. Les plus beaux lacs de Corse.
    2. Recherche: Monte Tignoso 20114 Figari.

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