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Tiglione: at a glance

The Tiglione (Tijon in Piedmont) is a Piedmont torrent province of Asti right-hand tributary Tanaro. Gives the name to Mountain community Val Tiglione and surroundings.

Route

Its source is located in the municipality of Isola d'Asti , in Valle Nabisso, near the hamlet Repergo. It is more than 23 km long and wet 9 municipalities: Isola d'Asti, Vigliano d'Asti ,...Explore this chapter

Its source is located in the municipality of Isola d'Asti, in Valle Nabisso, near the hamlet of Repergo. It is more than 23 km long and passes through 9 municipalities: Isola d'Asti, Vigliano d'Asti, Montegrosso d'Asti, Montaldo Scarampi, Mombercelli, Vinchio, Belveglio, Cortiglione And Masio.

Uses

Once its waters were used as a source of energy for the mills and to irrigate the fields. Along its shores is planned to install a sort of "roadway...Explore this chapter

Once its waters were used as a source of energy for the mills and to irrigate the fields. Along its shores is planned to install a sort of "green highway", which will consist of 65,000 trees.[3]

Hydrological system

Having for most of its path a limited bed, the Tiglione is subject to frequent floods especially in months when rains are abundant.Explore this chapter

Having for most of its path a limited bed, the Tiglione is subject to frequent floods especially in months when rains are abundant.

Notes

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  1. ^ AA.VV., Processed I.c/5 (PDF), in Water Protection Plan - Review of 1 July 2004; Characterization of hydrographic basins, Region Piemonte, 1-7-2004. Retrieved 30 September 2017 (archived fromoriginal url on 25 February 2012).
  2. ^ to b AA.VV., Processed I.c/7 (PDF), in Water Protection Plan - Review of 1 July 2004; Characterization of hydrographic basins, Region Piemonte, 1-7-2004. Retrieved 30 September 2017 (archived fromoriginal url on 3 March 2016).
  3. ^ In Piemonte the first "green highway", up region.piemonte.it.

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