What do the colors on the contour map of Puy de Sancy (1886m) 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 Puy de Sancy (1886m)?

The contour map of Puy de Sancy (1886m) 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 Puy de Sancy (1886m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Puy de Sancy (1886m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 1,886m. 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.

Puy de Sancy (1886m)

Puy de Sancy stands at 1886 meters in France, Europe. This peak is classified as a volcano.

Elevation

1886 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

45.534722, 2.812778

Type

volcano

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Puy de Sancy (1886m) is a volcanic peak in France. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A regional summit offering rewarding walks through varied landscapes with notable views from the top.

Routes

Normal Route (Puy de Sancy) 1

8.00 km · 3.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Puy de Sancy (1886m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 1,886m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Puy de Sancy (1886m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 1,886m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.