December 11 is International Mountain Day. One of the most beautiful and amazing creations of nature, they have long amazed people with their mysterious beauty and bizarre shapes. Get to know the most beautiful and unusual mountains of our planet

Colored Mountains of China (Pink Cloud)

Tourists from all over the world come to the Chinese province of Gansu. The main local attraction is the Denxia (Pink Cloud) landscape. It is under this name that the colored mountains of China are known all over the world. The formation of this beauty began many millions of years ago as a result of the accumulation of a large amount of sandstone and other mineral deposits. Air and water contributed to the slow oxidation of rocks. This was the reason for such an unusual riot of colors.

Huangshan (Yellow Mountains)

Mountain range in eastern China. The area is known for its granite cliffs covered with pine trees, praised by Chinese artists and poets since ancient times. The height of seventy-seven peaks in this range exceeds 1000 m. The Huangshan area is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is a national park of the PRC. Mountains formed 100 million years ago. Later, the landscape was transformed under the influence of glaciers, which left rocks of various shapes. Since often the cloud level is below the level of mountain peaks, interesting lighting effects are observed in this area. Hot springs flow at the foot of one of the mountains.

Kailash

This mountain is located in the west of Tibet. Millions of years ago, Mount Kailash rose along with the plateau from the bottom of the ocean, and then water and wind honed its edges, giving it a pyramidal shape. Four world religions consider Kailash a sacred place. Hindus believe that the powerful god Shiva lives on Kailash. From the point of view of Eastern cosmology, Mount Kailash is the center through which the axis of the universe passes. Kailash is distinguished by a pyramidal shape with a snow cap, and the edges are oriented almost exactly to the cardinal points, its slopes are crossed by intricately located cracks that form a swastika. The exact height of the peak has not been determined, since the mountain "breathes" - every year its height changes by several tens of meters. It is believed that it is on the peak of Kailash that the entrance to the mysterious country of Shambhala is located.

Mount Roraima

This unusual, impregnable flat-topped mountain is located in Venezuela (South America). The landscapes that open from its top are impressive, since the channels of many streams are covered with quartz crystals of different colors for many kilometers. And the view of the mountain itself is breathtaking.

Grand Canyon

In the northwest of Arizona is one of the most unique corners of the Earth - the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is neither the largest nor the deepest in the world - it is prized for its harmonious combination of size, depth, and multicolored rock outcrops. This is a whole complex of canyons, waterfalls, caves, towers, ledges and ravines. Each time the Grand Canyon looks different, and the sun and shadows from the passing clouds make the rocks constantly change shades of colors. The Grand Canyon is one of the most unusual places on our planet, which represents four geological eras of the Earth. Landslides, water and wind erosion created in the canyon the outlines of giant pagodas, pyramids, towers, fortifications, representing a unique sight.

Slope Coyote Bute, Arizona, USA

These mountains are on the border between Arizona and Utah. According to scientists, it was formed 190 million years ago. The slope of Coyote Bute is an undulating sandstone.

Bryce Canyon

This amazing canyon is part of the National Park of the same name. It is located in southwestern Utah. These are thousands of geological structures formed by long-term erosion under the influence of wind, water and ice. Many rocks have bizarre shapes.

devil's tower

This mysterious mountain is located in the northeast of Wyoming (USA). Its height is 386 m. The rock was formed 65 million years ago as a result of volcanic activity, and the unusual figured sides were the result of erosion of the surrounding soft rocks around the stronger internal ones. According to an Indian legend, the rock was created by an evil demon who beat a drum on its top, generating thunder and lightning. The Indians, who believed in the dark essence of the mountain and called it the Tower of the Bad God, preferred not to settle nearby and bypassed it. In the twentieth century, mystical theories of the origin of the rock were replaced by science fiction. So, according to one version, the top is a platform for UFO landings. This version was so popular that it was even embodied in Steven Spielberg's famous film Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Tsingy de Bemaraha - strange mountains resembling forests, a reserve located about 80 kilometers from the west coast of Madagascar. Most of these mountains are ridges of limestone battlements, in the Malagasy language they are called "scurvy" ("to walk on tiptoe"). Tsingy de Bemaraha is an almost impenetrable labyrinth. The mountains of Tsingy de Bemaraha were eroded by acid rain and water, which over the centuries had dissolved the chalk layers. Over time, this led to the formation of 30-meter limestone needles.

hanging rock

Hanging Rock is the informal name for Mount Diogenes in the center of the Australian state of Victoria near Melbourne. The height of the mountain is 718 meters above sea level and 105 meters above the level of the surrounding relief. Hanging Rock gained notoriety and popularity among tourists after the release of Peter Weir's mystical detective "Picnic at Hanging Rock" in 1975.

stone wave

An amazing rock formation in Western Australia is located 340 km from the city of Perth. Granite block resembles a stone tsunami. The visible part of the rock rises above the ground to a height of about 15 meters, and its length is 110 meters. According to the hypotheses of scientists, the rock-wave appeared more than 27 million years ago. Australian aborigines noted the similarity of the stone wave with real water and believed that it was in this place that the forces of spirits and the forces of nature intertwined. A dam was built to protect this unique mountain from natural destruction.

Cappadocia

The landscape of the Cappadocia Plateau in Turkey looks like the backdrop for a science fiction movie. An unusually beautiful landscape, located at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level, resembles the moon. Such bizarre-shaped hills formed ancient volcanoes. From the 4th to the 13th century AD, people cut tunnels and lived in these rocks. Today, tourists from all over the world tend to Cappadocia to see this ancient world with their own eyes.

Few would have thought that the folds on the Earth's surface could create such phenomenal beauty? Mountains - from the mighty Himalayas to the Alps in Europe - create some of the most captivating landscapes in the world. Many people - climbers, travelers, skiers, athletes - are in love with mountains and simply cannot live without them. The mountain peaks are really spectacular, just look at our selection of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world.

Matterhorn, Switzerland

The first successful ascent of the Matterhorn was by Edward Wumper, Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow and Michel Crozat. Unfortunately, an accident on the descent led to their death. Height: 4478 m. First recorded ascent: July 14, 1865.
Alpamayo, Peru

3 The mountain was named “the most beautiful mountain in the world” by the German magazine Alpinismus in 1966, based on a survey of climbers and photographers. Its height is 5947 meters.

Damavend, Iran

4 The second highest volcano in Asia, Damavand, is famous from Persian mythology. Damavend is part of the volcanic chain (together with Kilimanjaro, Orizaba, Mount Sidley, Giluwe, Elbrus and Ojos del Salado). Height: 5610 meters. First ascent: 905.

Stetind, Norway

5 This distinctive peak was named Norway's "National Mountain" in a radio poll in 2002. Height: 1392 meters. First ascent: 1910

Cerro Torre, Argentina / Chile

6 Jagged peak is located in southern Patagonia. Height: 3,128 meters. First ascent: 1974

Licancabur, Chile / Bolivia

7 The hotel is located near the magnificent green Laguna Verde and Licancabur may be the most volcanic looking volcano. Its height: 5920 measures. First ascent: 1884

Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Italy

8 Three distinctive peaks in the Dolomites: Cime Grande, Cime Ovest and Cima Piccola. Height: 2999 meters (Cime Grande). First ascent: 1869

Kirkjufell, Iceland

9 An interesting and magical peak on the north coast of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, Iceland. Height: 463 meters.

Laila Peak, Pakistan

10 This spear-mountain is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, where there are five mountains of the “eight-thousanders”, and more than fifty peaks with a height of more than 7000 meters. Height: 6096 meters.
First ascent: 1997

Mount Kailash, China

11 A Tibetan peak and an important pilgrimage site, the Chinese forbade attempts to climb the mountain. The great climber Reinhold Messner said: “If we conquer this mountain, then we will conquer something in the souls of people.” Height: 6,638 measures.

Eiger, Switzerland

12 This peak in the Swiss Alps was first climbed in 1858, but until July 24, 1938 no one had climbed the north side. Height: 3970 meters. First ascent: 1858

Roraima, Venezuela / Brazil

13 Meses or "Tepui" were first described by Walter and these peaks inspired the creators of the cartoon "Up" by Disney. Height: 2810 meters. First ascent: 1884

Machapuchare, Nepal

14 The mountain peak is closed to climbers due to its religious significance. Height: 6993 meters.

El Capitan, USA

15 A vertical rock in Yosemite National Park, it's a favorite for rock climbers and the park's signature feature.

Benbulben, Ireland

16 A striking rock formation in County Sligo. The gentle slopes make it easy to climb the southern slope. And the northern slope requires great skill. Height: 536 meters.

Mount Fitz Roy, Chile/Argentina

17 During the summer season, a hundred people can reach the summit of Everest in one day, but this spectacular peak in Patagonia is sometimes only conquered once. Climbers must overcome sheer granite cliffs, while the weather, and Fitz Roy's relative isolation, can also pose serious challenges. Height: 3405 meters. First ascent: 1952

Table Mountain, South Africa

18 An obvious choice that cannot be ignored. This is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Cape Town and one that you can climb all the way to the top. Height: 1084 meters. First ascent: 1503

McKinley / Denali, USA

19 The highest mountain not only in Alaska, but throughout North America with a height of 6,168 meters. First ascent: 1903

Black Cuillin, Scotland

20 This is not one peak, but a whole chain of mountain peaks with the highest peak Squirr Alistair at 992 meters above sea level. First ascent: 1873

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10 most beautiful mountains in the world

There are two things on planet Earth that overwhelm us with their power, inspire awe, delight in immensity, but at the same time amaze us with their endless, delightful beauty. One of them is the sea.

But there are people who are practically indifferent to the sea. They are much more impressed and inspired by another grandiose natural phenomenon - mountains. Tall, powerful, with sparkling snow caps on the peaks, with sharp, sharp arrows of rocks rushing to the sky. Or low, green, sometimes as if "velvet", with smoothed, smooth lines. Wild and deserted, or, on the contrary, carefully sheltering neat houses, “walking” clean and well-groomed cows and melancholic lambs in bright meadows. Any mountains are wonderful. Any mountains are charming. Have you seen the sunset or sunrise in the mountains? It's fantastic! So let's get acquainted with the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.

Let's make a reservation right away - this "ten" does not claim to be the ultimate truth. As they say, the taste and color - all felt-tip pens are different. Of course, you may not agree with our choice (they say: “Where are the Himalayas? And the Andes? And the mountains of Iceland, similar to Martian landscapes? Where, after all, are our Urals and Kamchatka with its volcanoes?”). But on the other hand, it is shared by millions of tourists who annually visit these beautiful natural sites.

10. Altai

Anyone who has ever been to Altai, seen the turquoise waters of the swiftly running Katun and the beautiful Biya meandering between the mountain ranges, drove along the picturesque Chuysky tract, climbed the Chike-Taman or Katu-Yaryk pass and admired the snowy mountain peaks from there, in some places covered with thick clouds, he will definitely come back here again. Altai is located on the border of four countries at once: Russia, Mongolia, China and Kazakhstan.

The name "Altai", according to the most common version, means "Golden Mountains". There are several reserves here (where there are animals and plants that are not found anywhere else in the world), dozens of marals, as well as the famous Ukok plateau - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - it is in these places that a huge number of ancient archaeological sites have been discovered (at one time Altai was "crossroads" of movement of various nomadic tribes). The heart of Altai is Belukha (height 4509 m) - one of the most beautiful peaks on our planet, which people from all over the world come to conquer.

9. Pyrenees

The Pyrenees are located on the territory of France, Spain and small but proud Andorra. They stretch from the Bay of Biscay of the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea for a distance of 450 km. These are not the highest mountains (the highest peak of the Pyrenees - Aneto - rises "only" by 3404 m), but they are one of the most inaccessible. There are only a few more or less convenient passes here (and all of them are at an altitude of 1500-2000 meters). Therefore, there are only 4 railways from France to Spain, two of which go around the Pyrenees along the coast, and two more pass through a system of tunnels along the lowest region of the mountains.

However, tourists who prefer outdoor activities - rock climbing, mountaineering, speleology, skiing, etc. the Pyrenees are very fond of, because in these mountains there is a huge variety of beautiful waterfalls, picturesque gorges, deep caves and ancient glaciers, and their climate is not too harsh.

8. Tatras

The Tatras are sometimes considered a separate mountain system, but more often they are called the highest part of the Carpathians. In fact, these are really the same mountains stretching through a good half of Eastern and Central Europe: from Ukraine through Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Serbia to Austria itself. It's just that part of them, which is called the High Tatras (length - 26 km), differs markedly from the neighboring mountain ranges in appearance - they are more rocky, more severe. The climate of the Tatras is similar to the Alpine one - the weather here also often changes, there are sharp temperature changes, in winter there is a lot of snow that does not melt until May-June, and in some places it lies all year round. The highest point of the High Tatras is the peak of Gerlachovski-Shtit, which rises to a height of 2655 m.

The Tatras are located on the border of Poland and Slovakia. On both sides, national reserves are organized here, protecting unique landscapes, as well as rare animals living in this territory. Nevertheless, since there are 85 fabulously beautiful lakes in the Tatras, many waterfalls, as well as hot thermal springs, and many peaks “polished” by glaciers have a very bizarre shape, tourism is well developed here. The most famous mountain resort of the Tatras is Zakopane (Poland).

7. Dolomites

This mountain range is part of the Eastern Alps and is located in northeastern Italy (the length is about 150 km). The attractions of the Dolomites are not only the most beautiful landscapes - picturesque peaks, cozy valleys, fragrant pine forests - but also medieval castles, popular ski resorts and even an open-air museum dedicated to the battles of Italians and Austrians that took place here during the First World War. In these places, festivals are often held with folk songs and dances, as well as tasting of national dishes.

The highest peak of the Dolomites is Mount Marmolada (3342 m), but the most popular are the 3 mountain peaks of Cime di Lavoredo, the highest of which reaches 2999 m. From there, the most breathtaking views open.

By the way, more than 50 species of orchids bloom in the Dolomites in spring. Just imagine this beauty!

6. Caucasus

Quite deservedly, the Caucasus, which separates Europe from Asia, is among the most beautiful mountains in the world (but, of course, no one will show you the exact place where Europe ends and Asia begins). The Caucasus Mountains are conditionally divided into two mountain systems - the Greater Caucasus and the Lesser Caucasus. Several countries are located here (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and part of Russia), and there are more than 50 peoples who speak Caucasian, Indo-European and even Altaic languages. There are several climatic zones in the Caucasus (which depend on both altitude and latitude and the location of a particular area). And here is very rich flora and fauna.

The Caucasus Mountains have a significant height: 8 peaks rise more than 5 thousand meters up, the largest of them is Elbrus (5642 m). Therefore, you can always meet professional climbers here. And by the way, among them, it is not Elbrus that is recognized as the most dangerous and difficult to conquer, but the Koshtantau peak (5152 m). It was he, among all other Caucasian mountains, who took the most lives.

5. Teton

The Teton (or Teton) mountain range is part of the American Rocky Mountains, stretching for 4830 km from the northern point of British Columbia (Canada) to the state of New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Most of the Teton Range is located in Wyoming, its length is more than 300 km, and its width is 162 km. The highest mountain - Grand Teton - rises to 4199 m above sea level.

A significant part of these picturesque mountains is occupied by the national park, which also bears the name of Grand Teton. (By the way, if anyone is wondering what the word “Teton” means, this is the name of a once very large group of Indian tribes, they are also Lakota Sioux, who lived in these places until the “white people” came.) On the territory of the national park there are numerous lakes (the largest of them - Jackson - stretched 24 km long), rivers, streams and waterfalls. Its nature has been preserved almost intact. It has an excellent tourist infrastructure (320 km of convenient hiking trails, more than 1000 campsites, etc.). By the way, just 16 km to the north is another national park - the famous Yellowstone.

4. Bernese Alps

To the southeast of the capital of Switzerland - the city of Bern - stretches a mountain range of rare beauty - the Bernese Alps. They occupy the territory of the canton of Bern, as well as part of the cantons of Valais, Fribourg, Vaud, Lucerne, Nidwalden and Uri (almost 8 thousand square km). We can say that this is the real "ice heart" of the Alps. There are about 300 glaciers of various sizes here. In winter, these places, of course, are a traditional place of pilgrimage for ski lovers (by the way, for more than 100 years). But in general, you can relax here all year round - in addition to the glaciers in the Bernese Alps, there are many other beautiful landscapes. For example, in summer, crowds of tourists visit the Constance and Brienz lakes, the Staubbach waterfall, etc.

The highest peak of the Bernese Alps is Finsteraarhorn (4274 m), but three picturesque mountains located nearby are more popular among tourists and climbers - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (respectively, 3970, 4107 and 4158 meters). On the Jungfrau there is an observation deck with a circular view of the mountains and the Aletsch glacier.

3. Southern Alps

No, these are not the Alps that many are now thinking about - not a ski area on the border of France and Italy. These incredibly, simply unbelievably beautiful mountains stretch across the entire South Island of New Zealand (more than 500 km). You could already admire them without even knowing it. Here's a hint: The cult film trilogy The Lord of the Rings. There are about 360 glaciers in these mountains, many high-mountain lakes with turquoise or emerald water (some of which even icebergs float - just imagine this sight!). Most of the Southern Alps are occupied by national parks. The highest peak is Mount Cook (3754 m) or, in the Maori language, Aoraki.

By the way, the climate to the west and east of this mountain range is completely different: on the west coast of the South Island it is cold and humid, and on the east coast it is one of the warmest and sunniest in the country. The mountains are to blame for this.

2 Sierra Nevada

The name Sierra Nevada means "snowy mountains" in Spanish. This mountain range, stretched across the entire eastern part of the state of California, is a fragment of the North American Cordillera and stretches for about 750 km. The most important peak is Whitney Peak (4421 m). On the territory of the Sierra Nevada there are the most beautiful national parks Yosemite and Sequoia, as well as the picturesque alpine Lake Tahoe (located at an altitude of 1897 m, area - 489 square km), Kings and Kern canyons, the Hetch-Hetchy valley, etc.

Another famous attraction of the Sierra Nevada mountains and Yosemite Park is the granite monolith mountain El Capitan (2307 m). Climbing to its top is a matter of honor for many professional climbers. This is a difficult task - El Capitan has almost sheer walls with a small number of ledges. However, it was from this mountain that the founder of base jumping Carl Boenisch and his team made their first jumps. And on its eastern side is the famous "fiery" waterfall "Horse's Tail" (whose height is 650 meters).

1 Canadian Rockies

As some tourists write in reviews about these places: "Don't forget to breathe!"

The Canadian Rockies are the northernmost part of the Cordillera. They stretch across the western part of Canada from north to south for more than 600 km. The flora and fauna here are not very diverse (due to the rather harsh climate), but in the mountains you can easily meet a grizzly bear (yes, this is not at all an artistic fiction of filmmakers). The highest peak is Mount Robson (3959 m).

There are 5 national parks in the Rocky Mountains. One of them - Banff Park - is perhaps Canada's most famous and truly stunning glacial lake - the turquoise Moraine. In general, there are many hundreds of lakes, rivers, waterfalls, thermal springs, etc. here. Jasper National Park is famous for another attraction - the huge snow-white Athabasca Glacier. And on the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, you can admire the "Matterhorn of the Rocky Mountains" - one of the most beautiful peaks in the world Assiniboine (3618 m), which received this nickname for its pyramidal shape, which is very similar to the Matterhorn.

Mountains are most often judged by height, but height alone cannot describe their stunning beauty. It depends on many factors, including also the shape and location. I present to your attention a list of the 10 most beautiful mountains in the world.

Ama Dablam, Eastern Nepal

Nicknamed the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas", Ama Dablam is a world famous and very beautiful mountain. It is located in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. Snow densely covers the mountain peaks at an altitude of 6812 meters, and the southwestern Ama Dablam mountain range is a famous expedition route. This mountain range was first climbed by Barry Bishop, Mike Ward, Wally Romanes and Mike Gill on March 13th, 1961. The route has different levels of difficulty at certain altitudes, but the views here are simply breathtaking.

Table Mountain, Cape Town

This is a group of three peaks located on the world-famous Dolomites mountain range in northeastern Italy. The three peaks are called Chime Piccolo, Chime Grande and Chime Ovest. This amazing mountain group is located at an elevation of 2999 meters. Numerous routes lead to the top of Cime di Lavadero, among which there are both easy and difficult ones. In addition, the views from here are simply breathtaking. All this makes Tre Cime di Lavadero a real paradise for travelers.

Mount Fuji, Japan

With a height of 3776 meters, Mount Fuji is the highest peak in Japan. This volcanic mountain is located on the island of Honshu and last erupted in 1707. The beautiful cone-shaped mountain is considered one of the symbols of Japan. Climbing Mount Fuji is very popular with both Japanese and international tourists. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji each year. The climbing season starts in July and ends in August. The ascent to the top is not very difficult, but the views from there are simply incredible. Fuji is one of LifeGlobe's Top 10 Legendary Attractions.

Cerro Torre

The magical mountain Cerro Torre is located on the border of Chile and Argentina in Los Glaciares National Park. In fact, Cerro Torre is part of a mountain range of four mountains. The other three mountains are Punta Erron, Torre Egger and Cerro Stand. Cerro Torre 3128 meters high is the highest peak in this mountain group. The most noteworthy feature of the Cerro Torre is its long, pointed shape. Climbing one of the most beautiful mountains in the world is difficult even for experienced climbers.

Denali, Alaska

Beautiful mountain Kirkjufell

Kirkjufell is an impressive 463 meters high mountain located in the town of Grundarfjordur on the Snaefellsnes peninsula in Iceland. It is the most photographed mountain in Iceland. Near the top there is also a beautiful waterfall called Kirkjufellsfoss. Between September and January, the sky against the backdrop of the Kirkjufell peak is illuminated by the magical Northern Lights. This is an unreal experience that is worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime.

Matterhorn

It may not be the highest peak in the Alps. But there are no other peaks in the Alps and the rest of the world as beautiful as the Matterhorn. This is truly the most beautiful mountain in the world. The top of the pyramidal shape is located on the Swiss - Italian border. Standing 4,478 meters above sea level, it is one of the highest peaks in Switzerland. The slopes of the Matterhorn are extremely steep, making climbing to the top extremely difficult.

Mountains have always attracted special attention. Their majesty, scale and calm atmosphere that prevails around, forever remain in the memory of a person who was lucky enough to visit such amazing places at least once in his life. The mountainous area beckons to itself, allowing you to escape from the daily hustle and bustle and plunge into the wonderful world of serenity. The nature in the mountains is truly magical, and the air is crystal clear, which cannot leave anyone indifferent. Even sunset and sunrise look completely different here. There are a large number of such mountains on Earth that are endowed with incomparable beauty and look like real creations of artists. Our list included most beautiful mountains in the world.

1. Sierra Nevada

The most beautiful mountain range in the United States called the Sierra Nevada is 750 km long and 110 km wide. The history of the appearance began 150 million years ago. The name is of Spanish origin and means "snow-capped mountains". The main attractions of the Sierra Nevada are the beautiful Sequoia and Yosemite natural parks, as well as the famous Lake Tahoe. The granitic rocks characteristic of the mountain range are more than 100 million years old, which indicates its antiquity.

2 Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are a mountain range located in western Canada and include many ridges that are separated by valleys and pits. These picturesque mountains have a small variety of representatives of flora and fauna, which is due to rather harsh climatic conditions. There are beautiful lakes on the territory of the Rocky Mountains, one of which is Moraine Lake with turquoise water. The water level in it directly depends on the melting of ice, so it is most full-flowing in the month of June.

3. Hohe Tauern

The third place in the list of the most beautiful mountains in the world is occupied by the Hohe Tauern mountains, located in Austria. Their length is more than 100 km. The main attraction of these mountains is the glacier called Pasterze, as well as Lake Zell am See, which amaze with their beauty. These open spaces are actively used for tourist recreation, and the flora and fauna fully contribute to this. The Krimml waterfall deserves special attention, which is considered one of the highest waterfalls in all of Europe.

The highest and most beautiful mountains in Switzerland called the Bernese Alps include about 300 glaciers, the area of ​​​​which reaches 525 square kilometers. It is a modern mountain resort with numerous hotels and excellent communication. The tourist program is designed in such a way that you can relax here all year round. In the Bernese Alps, you can not only enjoy the freshness of the mountain air and beautiful landscapes, but also visit ancient churches and castles.

5. Teton

The mountain range with the beautiful name Teton is located in Wyoming and is part of the Rocky Mountain system. Due to frequent earthquakes, the local landscape is constantly changing its shape. In July, the time of flowering comes here and the surface of the mountains resembles a blooming garden, immersed in colorful flower arrangements. Landmarks in this area are Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.

The mountain range called the Dolomites is located in Italy and is characterized by a length of 150 km. These beautiful mountains are known for many attractions, including medieval castles, picturesque valleys and ski resorts. National festivals are often organized here, where guests are treated to national dishes and drinks. On the territory of the mountains there is a unique open-air museum where everyone can see different historical values. All year round, tourists relax in the Dolomites, skiing or walking along the neat paths of alpine meadows.

The Southern Alps are a real mountain range in New Zealand, the highest peak of which is Mount Cook. Its height is impressive, as it is 3,754 meters. In the vastness of these amazing mountains, there are 360 ​​glaciers, the most beautiful of which is called Fox. In the process of constant movement of glaciers, incomparable compositions of snow and ice are formed that cannot go unnoticed. During the summer period, the snow that has fallen does not have time to completely melt and therefore accumulates here, forming ice blocks.

8. Tatras

The Tatras are the highest point of the Carpathians and have 25 peaks, the height of which reaches 2500 meters. All tourists admire their beauty. The length of the mountains is 26 km, but despite such a small length, they are deservedly considered one of the most beautiful mountains on the planet. Since they were formed under the influence of glaciers, their peaks have the most unusual shapes. On the territory of the Tatras there are more than 85 fabulous lakes and many waterfalls. Coniferous forests make the air fresh and clean. If you climb one of the mountain peaks called Kasprowy Wierch, you will see an amazing view with a wide variety of attractions.

9. Caucasus Mountains

The Caucasus Mountains are also among the most beautiful peaks in the world. They are surrounded by three seas and are harmoniously divided into two mountain systems: the Greater and Lesser Caucasus. On the territory of the Caucasus Mountains there are deposits of gas and oil. It is here that one of the highest waterfalls called Zeygalan is located, the height of which reaches 600 meters. A very rich flora and fauna pleases tourists with its diversity. Every year, the Caucasus Mountains are subject to heavy snowfalls, and from November to April, avalanches become a common occurrence here. Among the inhabitants of this area you can meet representatives of various nationalities, of which there are more than fifty.