It is believed that nothing is so fascinating and notattracts a man like mountains. Glaciers, enchanting waterfalls, canyons and quarries, flowering meadows and forests, turbulent rivers - all this combined with mountain peaks resting on the clouds, creates the unique beauty of the surrounding nature.
Only mountains can be better than mountains
Британские ученые и журналисты провели 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 find mountain peaks from acrossplanets: from Norway to the Republic of 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 different things, according to the British media.
Of course, many may dispute the results.research and rating itself. In fact, the beauty of mountain peaks can be argued and debated endlessly. And right in such disputes will never happen. Each person has his own concept of beauty, but most agree that the beauty of the mountains is eternal and indestructible, beautiful and attractive.
Alpamayo
The first place in the ranking is taken by the mountain that is part ofCordillera Blanca mountain range. It was recognized that the most beautiful mountain is Alpamayo, located in the Peruvian Andes. Its height is 5947 meters. She is not the tallest, 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,therefore, it resembles an unusual shape ice pyramid. Eyewitnesses who climbed this mountain say that, having seen it once, they forever preserved its image in their memory. He beckons for many years, forcing him to return. For the first time this mountain was conquered in 1957.
Although the ascent may seemEasy enough, Mount Alpamayo is dangerous. Frequent avalanche events have already claimed dozens of human lives. In 2003, an avalanche overtook eight climbers from different parts of the world and buried them under a terrible snowy shroud. In 2014, two Italian climbers went missing, trying to climb the Alpamayo peak.
Matterhorn
The most beautiful mountain in the world, received the secondplace ranking is Matterhorn. This beauty is located in Switzerland, refers to the jagged mountains and has a height of 4478 m. It is believed that this is one of the rebellious peaks. Experienced climbers recognize this mountain as dangerous and deadly. According to statistics, from 1865 (the date of the first ascent) to the present, this mountain claimed the lives of more than five hundred people.
There are no easy ways and routes.Experts say that the conquest of a mountain sometimes takes a whole year. Knowing its stern and capricious character, people do not hurry and prepare to conquer the summit thoroughly.
Demavend
The most beautiful mountains (photo proves it) are available.and in Iran. In the ranking they occupy the third place of honor and are called Demavend. The peak is known to mankind since ancient times, it is mentioned in Persian mythology.
Демавенд – это вулкан.The starting point for climbing is the village of Polur. Local taxi drivers know perfectly well where the camps of climbers are located, so there are never any problems with the road. The budget option is considered a bus. Climbing to the top of the mountain is a dangerous process, so the local authorities will not allow you to visit it without a special permit. The Federation of Climbers issues a special permit, which will allow you to join the group led by a guide and an experienced climber.
Stetind
The most beautiful mountain in the rankingis located in Norway and ranked fourth. The summit is located in the northern mid-polar latitudes in the eastern hemisphere and is considered to be a rather insignificant elevation. However, its beauty is a small height (in 1392 m) is not affected at all. Climbers say that its appearance, resembling a broken tip of a spear, is simply fascinating.
The most beautiful mountains of the world, whose photos amazesimagination, are located in Argentina, Italy, Iceland, the United States of America, Switzerland, Nepal, China. By the way, the rating included the Chinese mountain Kailash, which has not yet been conquered by man so far.
Mountains of Russia
Despite the British rating, Russian climbers claim that the most beautiful mountain is located in Russia. The beauty of nature, our country is much richer than everyone else.
By far the tallest and most distinguishedThe mountain with its enchanting beauty is Elbrus (5642 m). The tops, resting against the skies, and the incredible steep slopes will amaze and carry away even the most sophisticated climber. This mountain was formed by the accumulation of volcanic ash and lava. Particularly striking and attracted lovers of mountain climbing ever-changing elevation changes.
Also the most beautiful mountains of Russia are located onThe Urals and the Caucasus. More than fifty mountain peaks have a height that exceeds the figure of four thousand meters. About two thousand have not been conquered and experienced 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 treacherous and submits only to those who have sufficient experience in mountaineering. For beginners who have never encountered climbing snowy and rocky surfaces, Dykhtau will not submit.
Beautiful and almost inaccessible mountain witha peak resembling ice peaks is also located 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.
