Cerro Blanco, Mountain summit in Mendoza, Argentina.
Cerro Blanco is a summit in the Cordón del Plata, a range in the Andes about 50 km west of the city of Mendoza, whose skyline it belongs to. It is the northernmost peak of that range. Its height is given as 5127 m in one source and 5004 m in another, with a base width of about 0.29 km.
Cerro Blanco is the northernmost summit of the Cordón del Plata, the Andean range that forms the mountain panorama visible from the city of Mendoza, roughly 50 km to the east. The sources give its elevation as 5127 m, while a secondary survey records 5004 m; its base measures about 0.29 km across. No settlements stand near the peak, in thinly populated open bush country.
Cerro Blanco is the northernmost summit of the Cordón del Plata, the range that forms the Andean skyline visible from the city of Mendoza, about 50 km to the east. Its name, "White Hill", refers to the mountain itself rather than to any settlement, and the peak is climbed as part of routes in this range.
Hikers should bring sturdy shoes and plenty of water, as the climb is demanding and the sun can be intense. It is wise to check the chosen route before heading out and to let someone know which path you plan to take.
Cerro Blanco is the northernmost summit of the Cordón del Plata, the range that forms the Andes skyline visible from the city of Mendoza, about 50 km to the east. Sources give its elevation as either 5,127 m or 5,004 m, and the Swedish survey records only 34 m of prominence above the surrounding terrain, with a base width of 0.29 km.
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