Grand Ballon terletak pada ketinggian 1424 meter di France, Europe.
Puncak ini diklasifikasikan sebagai Fold Mountain.
Ketinggian
1424 m
Prominensi
— m
Koordinat
47,898333, 7,098056
Jenis
fold_mountain
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Grand Ballon (1424m) is a fold mountain in France. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.
The topographic contour map of Grand Ballon (1424m) 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 1,424m summit).
Profil ketinggian
The east–west elevation profile of Grand Ballon (1424m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,424m. 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 Grand Ballon (1424m) 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 Grand Ballon (1424m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,424m. 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.
Grand Ballon (1424m) 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.
