Nevado Quelccaya (5680m)
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Nevado Quelccaya se alza a 5680 metros en Peru, parte de Cordillera Blanca, South America. Este pico se clasifica como plateau.
Comparación de altitudes
Sobre esta montaña
Nevado Quelccaya (5680m) is a plateau peak in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A significant Andean peak offering panoramic views across highland valleys and snowfields.
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Condiciones estacionales
Análisis topográfico
Mapa de contorno
The topographic contour map of Nevado Quelccaya (5680m) in the Cordillera Blanca shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 5,680m summit). Above 4,800m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.
Perfil de elevación
The east–west elevation profile of Nevado Quelccaya (5680m) in the Cordillera Blanca shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 5,680m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 4,800m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.