Fontestorbes - a spring that delivers 1800 liters of water per second (!). In addition, in the summer, the flow of water stops and starts again at short intervals. According to the information board, this is unique in the world.

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JérômeXélius

January 16, 2022

Road cycling

A short break in the summer in the shade when the waterfall can be intermittent..

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Geraldo Semifredi

August 17, 2021

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Intermittent source: every 40 minutes, the source emits over 2000 liters of water per second. After 20 minutes, the water flow almost runs dry. Although attempts are being made to investigate the background of this phenomenon with theories, the cause has not yet been clarified. There are said to be other sources of this kind in France.

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Elevation 540 m

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Location: Bélesta, Foix, Occitania, France

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1. La Lauze Pass – Roquefixade view loop from Foix

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