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Volcan Altar (5319m)

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Volcan Altar stands at 5319 meters in Ecuador, part of the Andes, South America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Volcan Altar — 5,319m — Ecuador — watercolor illustration
Elevation
5319 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
-1.700000, -78.416944
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 Volcan Altar 5319 m

About This Mountain

Volcan Altar (5319m) is a volcanic peak in the Andes, Ecuador. Grade 5/5: extreme expedition where supplemental oxygen is typically required. A prominent Andean volcano rising above surrounding altiplano, drawing climbers from around the world.

Routes

Normal Route (Volcan Altar) 5
14.00 km · 10.0h
Main Summit Route (Volcan Altar) 5
12.00 km · 12.0h

Seasonal Conditions

January
-9°C
2/5
February
-7°C
2/5
March
-8°C
2/5
April
-8°C
2/5
May
-9°C
2/5
June
-8°C
2/5
July
-8°C
2/5
August
-7°C
2/5
September
-10°C
2/5
October
-8°C
2/5
November
-8°C
2/5
December
-9°C
2/5

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Volcan Altar (5319m)

The topographic contour map of Volcan Altar (5319m) in the Andes 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 5,319m summit). Above 5,000m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Volcan Altar (5319m)

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Altar (5319m) in the Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 5,319m. 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 5,000m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.

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