| Elevation | 2404 m |
|---|---|
| Prominence | 494 m |
| Isolation | 5.89 km |
| Listing | New Zealand #103 |
| Etymology | Nicholas Chevalier |
| Range | Southern Alps Two Thumb Range[1] |
| Protected area | Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Location | South Island |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Coordinates | 43.569078°S 170.651389°E |
| Topo | NZMS260 I36[1] |
| First ascent | 1941 |
Mount Chevalier is a 2,404-metre (7,887-foot) mountain in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Description
Mount Chevalier is part of the Two Thumb Range which is a subrange of the Southern Alps. It is located 185 kilometres (115 mi) west of the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury Region of the South Island.[1] Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the Macaulay River and east into North East Gorge Stream, which is a tributary of the Macaulay. Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 1400. metres (4,593 feet) above the Macaulay Valley in three kilometres. The nearest higher neighbour is Achilles Peak, six kilometres to the east.[2] The mountain's toponym was applied by Julius von Haast to honour Nicholas Chevalier (1828–1902), a Russian-born artist who visited New Zealand in 1865.[1] The first ascent of the summit was made in December 1941 by Bob Clark-Hall and J.L. (Pat) Clark-Hall via the South Face.[3]
Climate
Based on the Köppen climate classification, Mount Chevalier is located in a marine west coast (Cfb) climate zone.[4] Prevailing westerly winds blow moist air from the Tasman Sea onto the mountains, where the air is forced upwards by the mountains (orographic lift), causing moisture to drop in the form of rain or snow. The months of December through February offer the most favourable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.[5]
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See also
References
- ^ Mount Chevalier, New Zealand Gazetteer, Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ Mt Chevalier, New Zealand Alpine Club, Climbnz.org, Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ Christchurch Climate (New Zealand), climate-data.org, Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ The Best Time to Visit the South Island, nzpocketguide.com, Retrieved 4 February 2025.
External links
- Mount Chevalier: weather
- Mount Chevalier: Climbnz.org