Col
The col is a concept in topography. It is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks.[1][2]
In order to find out the prominence of a peak, a key col is used. This is the highest col between the peak and its parent peak.[1]
Col Media
The Langkofel Group with the clearly visible Langkofel Col (Langkofelscharte) left of centre
Brèche de Roland in the Pyrenees
The Peuterey Ridge. From left to right Aiguille Noire de Peuterey (3773 m), Brèche-sud (3429 m), the Dames Anglaises (3601 m), Brèche-central, L'Isolée, Brèche-nord (3491 m), Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey (4112 m) and Col de Peuterey (3934 m)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Glossary of Terms". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ↑ Whittow, J.B. (1984). The Penguin dictionary of physical geography. Penguin. ISBN 0-14-051094-X.
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