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Cerro Quimsachata (5480m)

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Cerro Quimsachata stands at 5480 meters in Bolivia, part of the Cordillera Occidental, South America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Cerro Quimsachata — 5,480m — Bolivia — watercolor illustration
Elevation
5480 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
-21.983056, -67.783056
Type
volcanic

Elevation Comparison

Sea Level 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Cerro Quimsachata 5480 m

About This Mountain

Cerro Quimsachata (5480m) is a volcanic peak in the Cordillera Occidental, Bolivia. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Andean volcano rising above surrounding altiplano, drawing climbers from around the world.

Routes

Normal Route (Cerro Quimsachata) 2
12.00 km · 5.0h

Seasonal Conditions

January
-10°C
3/5
February
-7°C
3/5
March
-3°C
4/5
April
-5°C
3/5
May
-5°C
3/5
June
-5°C
2/5
July
-12°C
2/5
August
-12°C
2/5
September
-17°C
2/5
October
-17°C
2/5
November
-17°C
2/5
December
-15°C
2/5

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Cerro Quimsachata (5480m)

The topographic contour map of Cerro Quimsachata (5480m) in the Cordillera Occidental 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 5,480m summit). Above 4,500m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Cerro Quimsachata (5480m)

The east–west elevation profile of Cerro Quimsachata (5480m) in the Cordillera Occidental shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 5,480m. 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 4,500m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions