It is believed that nothing fascinates and attracts a person like mountains. Glaciers, enchanting waterfalls, canyons and quarries, flowering meadows and forests, turbulent rivers - all this, combined with mountain peaks resting against the clouds, creates a unique beauty of the surrounding nature.
Only mountains can be better than mountains
British scientists and journalists have conducted independent research and interviewed millions of people on social networks, on the streets and through magazines and newspapers. As a result, a list was compiled in which the most beautiful mountains in the world took their places of honor. There are about twenty of them.
In the ranking you can meet mountain peaks from all over the planet: from Norway to South Africa, from the Himalayas to the Andean Cordillera. Moreover, the height of the mountains did not always play an important role. The most beautiful mountain and the highest peak are two different things, according to the British media.
Of course, many can challenge both the results of the research and the rating itself. In fact, one can argue and discuss endlessly about the beauty of mountain peaks. And there will never be a right in such disputes. Each person has their own concept of beauty, butmost will agree that the beauty of the mountains is eternal and indestructible, beautiful and attractive.
Alpamayo
The first place in the ranking is occupied by a mountain that is part of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. It was recognized that the most beautiful mountain is Alpamayo, located in the Peruvian Andes. Its height is 5947 meters. It is not the highest, not the most dangerous and not the most impregnable, but it was this peak that was recognized by people as the “beauty queen” among the mountains.
The mountain belongs to the northern mountain range, so it resembles an unusually shaped ice pyramid. Eyewitnesses who climbed this mountain say that, having seen it once, they forever kept its image in their memory. He beckons for many years, forcing him to return. This mountain was first climbed in 1957.
Despite the fact that climbing may seem easy enough, Mount Alpamayo is dangerous. Frequent avalanches have already claimed dozens of human lives. In 2003, an avalanche overtook eight climbers from various parts of the world and buried them under a terrible snow veil. In 2014, two Italian climbers went missing while attempting to summit the Alpamayo.
Matterhorn
The second most beautiful mountain in the world is the Matterhorn. This beauty is located in Switzerland, belongs to the jagged mountains and has a height of 4478 m. It is believed that this is one of the unruly peaks. Experienced climbers recognize this mountain as dangerous and deadly. ByAccording to statistics, from 1865 (the date of the first ascent) to the present, this mountain has claimed the lives of more than five hundred people.
There are no easy ways and routes here. Experts say that conquering the mountain sometimes takes a whole year. Knowing her harsh and capricious nature, people are in no hurry and thoroughly prepare to conquer the peak.
Demavend
The most beautiful mountains (the photo proves it) are also in Iran. In the ranking, they take the third place of honor and are called Damavend. The summit has been known to mankind since ancient times, it is mentioned in Persian mythology.
Demavend is a volcano. The starting point for the ascent is the village of Polur. Local taxi drivers know very well where the climbing camps are located, so there are never any problems with the road. The budget option is the bus. Climbing to the top of the mountain is a dangerous process, therefore, without special permission, local authorities will not allow you to climb it. The Federation of Mountaineers issues a special permit, which will allow you to join a group led by a guide and an experienced climber.
Stetind
The most beautiful mountain included in the ranking is located in Norway and ranks fourth. The peak is located in the northern middle subpolar latitudes in the eastern hemisphere and is considered a rather insignificant hill. However, its beauty is not affected by its low height (at 1392 m). Climbers say that her appearance, reminiscent of a broken spearhead, is simplymesmerizing.
The most beautiful mountains in the world, the photos of which are amazing, are located in Argentina, Italy, Iceland, the United States of America, Switzerland, Nepal, China. By the way, the Chinese Mount Kailash, which has not yet been conquered by man, is included in the rating.
Mountains of Russia
Despite the British rating, Russian climbers claim that the most beautiful mountain is in Russia. The beauty of nature, our country is much richer than all the others.
Certainly, the highest and most mesmerizing mountain is Elbrus (5642 m). Sky-high peaks and incredible steep slopes will amaze and captivate even the most experienced climber. This mountain was formed as a result of the accumulation of volcanic ash and lava. Especially striking and attracting mountain climbers are constantly changing elevation changes.
Also, the most beautiful mountains of Russia are located in the Urals and the Caucasus. More than fifty mountain peaks have a height that exceeds the figure of four thousand meters. About two thousand were never conquered and explored by man.
The second highest mountain point is Dykhtau. In 1888, climbers in Russia conquered this mountain, one of the great peaks of the Caucasus. But this mountain is insidious and submits only to those who have sufficient experience in mountaineering. For beginners who have never experienced climbing snowy and rocky surfaces, Dykhtau will not obey.
The most beautiful and almost inaccessible mountain with a peak resembling ice peaks, alsolocated in the Caucasus. Koshtantau has a height of 5152 m. This mountain is recognized by professional climbers as one of the most dangerous in the world. For many, it was the last unfinished test in life.
