What do the colors on the contour map of Monte Cinto (2706m) mean?

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.

What is the contour interval for Monte Cinto (2706m)?

The contour map of Monte Cinto (2706m) 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.

What does the elevation profile of Monte Cinto (2706m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Monte Cinto (2706m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,706m. 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.

Why does Monte Cinto (2706m) have elongated ridges?

Monte Cinto (2706m) 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.

Monte Cinto (2706m)

Monte Cinto stands at 2706 meters in France, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

2706 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

42.383333, 8.950000

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Monte Cinto (2706m) is a fold mountain in France, France. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. Formed by tectonic compression, it displays layered rock strata typical of fold ranges. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Via Haut Asco (Monte Cinto) 3

14.00 km · 8.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Monte Cinto (2706m) 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 2,706m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Monte Cinto (2706m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,706m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.