Top 17 Most Beautiful Mountains in the World
Mountains are mother nature’s gift to us and many of them have been created across millions of years of geological or volcanic activity. Many of them offer some breathtaking landscapes and today we are going to check out 17 of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
1
AMA DABLAM
Ama Dablam is part of the Himalayas from Nepal and the name is translated to ‘Mother’s necklace’.
2
THE DOLOMITES
The Dolomites are a mountain rage located in northern Italy and are famous for the majestic landscapes they provide.
3
THE MATTERHORN
The Matterhorn is a mountain from the Alps that’s located at the border between Italy and Switzerland.
4
CANADIAN ROCKIES
Canadian Rockies represent the segment of the Rocky Mountains stretching across Canada. The highest peak is Mount Robson at 12,972 ft.
5
THE ANDES
The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world and they are known for pristine beauty.
6
MONTE FITZ ROY
Monte Fitz Roy is located in Patagonia, at the border between Chile and Argentina. Highest elevation is 11,171 ft.
7
KILIMANJARO
Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcanic mountain located in Tanzania, Africa. At 19,341 ft it is the highest on the continent.
8
MOUNT COOK
Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zeeland with an elevation of 12,218 ft. It is a favorite destination of mountain climbers and tourists.
9
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles on the northern American continent and a major tourist attraction due to the number of national parks and amazing landscapes.
10
MOUNT EVEREST
Mount Everest, measuring a whopping 29,029 ft is the highest in the world and certainly a perfect destination for all those wanting to test their limits.
11
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS
Superstition Mountains in Arizona are going to bring back memories of wild west movies and the incredible US scenery.
12
MOUNT FUJI
Mount Fuji is located on Honshu Island and is the highest mountain in Japan. It’s full of importance in the Japanese culture and a stunning landmark.
13
MONT BLANC
Mont Blanc is the highest peak in Europe and the highest from the Alps. At 15,407 ft this mountain is a very popular tourist destination because of its natural beauty.
14
NEVADO SAJAMA
Nevado Sajama is the highest peak in Bolivia and an extinct volcano. At 21,463 ft this mountain dominates the landscape.
15
MOUNT KENYA
Mount Kenya is the second largest mountain in Africa and it measures 17,057 ft. It was created by a volcano and today it’s a national park.
16
ALPAMAYO
Alpamayo, measuring 19,511 ft is one of the most conspicuous peaks in the Peruvian Andes.
17
CERRO TORRE
Cerro Torre is located at the border between Argentina and Chile and is the highest in a four mountain chain. Because of its shape it has been a popular attraction for mountain climbers all across the world.
