Most Beautiful Mountains Around the World
Most Beautiful Mountains Around the World From vast peaks that take days to climb to bizarrely shaped bluffs that love the camera, great mountains have little trouble making us stop and stare. Few things compare to the sense of awe you’ll feel when you’ve reached the summit of a giant. Here, we’ve picked the most beautiful mountains around the world and shared some top tips for visiting them: 1. Matterhorn, Switzerland/Italy This Alpine peak spans the border between Switzerland and Italy. At 4,478 metres it’s smaller than the famed Mont Blanc (4,810 metres), but its striking pyramidal shape – not to mention its spot overlooking the cosy Swiss ski town of Zermatt – makes it the poster child for the Alps. Matterhorn was first scaled in 1865, with Brit Edward Whymper credited as the initial person to reach the summit. His triumph was bitter sweet, though, since four climbers in Whymper’s seven-strong team plunged to their deaths during their descent. Tod...