What do the colors on the contour map of Monte Velino (2486m) 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 Velino (2486m)?

The contour map of Monte Velino (2486m) 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 Velino (2486m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Monte Velino (2486m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,486m. 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 Velino (2486m) have elongated ridges?

Monte Velino (2486m) 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 Velino (2486m)

Monte Velino stands at 2486 meters in Italy, part of the Apennines, Europe. This peak is classified as a Fold Mountain.

Elevation

2486 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

42.183333, 13.383333

Type

fold_mountain

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Monte Velino (2486m) is a fold mountain in the Apennines, Italy. 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

Magliano dei Marsi Trail (Monte Velino) 2

16.00 km · 7.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Monte Velino (2486m) in the Apennines 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 2,486m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Monte Velino (2486m) in the Apennines shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,486m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.