Several sites and blogs specializing in travel have made their top of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Surprise, France and its many mountains is not present. Here’s who’s ahead of her…
What are the most beautiful mountains in the world according to experts? A list published by specialists in the field, several sites and travel blogs, reveals the most impressive and majestic peaks of our planet. However, this list is likely to cause some dissatisfaction among the French, because none of the mountainous massifs of France are among the first five places!
Here are the 5 mountain peaks that make the whole world dream, but which could well call into question the reputation of the French massifs. Ecrins, Vercors, Mont-Blanc Massif of course… The French Alps offer some pretty panoramas, but they have been completely snubbed by these travel experts. Let’s see why by going up the top 5.
- In 5th place, Everest of course! “No list of the world’s great peaks would be complete without Everest,” writes Hostelworld. “An adventurer’s dream, Everest demonstrates precisely why the mountains appeal to us so much,” says The Boutique Adventurer. “Even if you do not intend to attempt the ascent of Everest, admiring it from afar is enough to live an unforgettable experience.”
- In 4th position is Denali Peak in Alaska, also called Mount McKinley. It is the highest in North America and its name gives the answer: Denali meaning “the tallest” in the Native American language. “Denali Peak rises proudly to an elevation of approximately 20,000 feet, making it one of the most isolated mountains in the world, providing a true escape for the adventurer in you,” writes Atlas & Boots at his subject.
- In 3rd place is the Matterhorn and its famous pyramid shape. The mountain, between Italy and Switzerland, has forged its legend among mountaineers as it is so difficult to climb. For Earth & World, “it is the most mystical, majestic peak, the mountain of mountains. The rocky tooth that rises to the sky and the reflections of light on the nearby Stellisee (a lake) make the landscape of the Matterhorn a unique natural spectacle from Zermatt”. How to really get ahead of Mont Blanc?
- In 2nd position of this top, we find Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. “The mountain culminates at 5,895 meters in height and is home to all kinds of ecosystems”, underlines the site The Travel Enthusiast to explain this classification. “There’s heather land as well as cropland, an alpine desert, an arctic peak and even a rainforest! Isn’t that amazing?” The diversity of fauna and flora and the view of the African savannah make it a unique place.
- Who comes first in the ranking made by our experts? Mount Fuji in Japan! According to the Japanese proverb “he who climbs Mount Fuji once is a wise man, he who climbs it twice is a madman”, writes the specialized blog Atlas & Boots. Mount Fuji is climbed by 300,000 people a year but, according to experts, it is indeed by far the most appreciated. “Fuji is elusive, disappearing behind the clouds at every opportunity. But persevere and you will be rewarded,” notes HostelWorld.