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Chachani (6057m)

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Chachani stands at 6057 meters in Peru, part of the Andes, South America. This peak is classified as a Stratovolcano.

Chachani — 6,057m — Peru — watercolor illustration
Elevation
6057 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
-16.191667, -71.530000
Type
stratovolcano

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 Chachani 6057 m
Volcanic

About This Mountain

Chachani (6057m) is a stratovolcano in the Andes, Peru. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. This stratovolcano rises steeply from the surrounding terrain with a classic conical profile. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Chachani (6057m)

The topographic contour map of Chachani (6057m) in the Andes shows near-circular, closely spaced contours indicating steep conical slopes. 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 6,057m summit). Above 4,800m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Chachani (6057m)

The east–west elevation profile of Chachani (6057m) in the Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 6,057m. 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.

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