Coordinates: 46°39′20″N 6°29′36″E / 46.65556°N 6.49333°E / 46.65556; 6.49333

Veyron (river)

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Veyron
The Veyron near Chevilly, Switzerland
Physical characteristics
MouthVenoge
 • coordinates
46°39′20″N 6°29′36″E / 46.65556°N 6.49333°E / 46.65556; 6.49333
Basin features
ProgressionVenogeLake GenevaRhôneMediterranean Sea

The Veyron is a river in the canton of Vaud, in Switzerland.

Geography

The Veyron starts its course in Bière, Vaud, and flows down to Ferreyres, where it merges into the Venoge, in the area known as Tine de Conflens.

History

The Veyron was called in ancient Vaud patois "li Voirons" in 1257.

Flows through

Confluents

  • the Etremble
  • the Malagne
  • the Morand
  • the Lamponnex
  • the Gèbre