Pizzo Rotondo se alza a 3192 metros en Switzerland, parte de Alps, Europe.
Este pico se clasifica como Fold Mountain.
Altitud
3192 m
Prominencia
— m
Coordenadas
46,497778, 8,552500
Tipo
fold_mountain
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Sobre esta montaña
Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) is a fold mountain in the Alps, Switzerland. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A classic Alpine objective with varied terrain attracting mountaineers and experienced hikers seasonally.
The topographic contour map of Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) in the Alps shows elongated parallel contours following the ridge axis. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,192m summit).
Perfil de elevación
The east–west elevation profile of Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) in the Alps shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,192m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,192m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
Pizzo Rotondo (3192m) was formed by tectonic folding, which compressed rock layers into long, parallel ridges. The contour map shows elongated lines that follow the axis of the fold, rather than circular patterns.
