Torrent de Boscodon, Mountain stream in Crots, France
The Torrent de Boscodon flows for 12 kilometers through the Hautes-Alpes department, descending from Mont Pouzenc at 2898 meters to the Durance River at 780 meters.
Since 1860, extensive reforestation efforts have transformed the previously bare mountainsides surrounding the Torrent de Boscodon into dense woodland areas.
The Torrent de Boscodon serves as an educational site where local authorities receive training in mountain stream management and flood prevention techniques.
Visitors can observe the stream and its distinctive sediment cone from a viewing platform installed by the National Forest Office along the marked hiking trails.
During a flood event, the stream demonstrated its force by carrying a 500-ton limestone block downstream, highlighting the power of alpine water systems.
Location: Crots
Elevation above the sea: 780 m
GPS coordinates: 44.54170,6.43740
Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:35
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Savines Bridge
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Cirque de Morgon
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Tour Brune
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Maison des Chanonges
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Aquaparc
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Église Saint-Laurent de Crots
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