Mountain Ranges You Need To Visit

1. Part of the Rocky Mountains in Idaho and Wyoming, the Teton Range lacks foothills in the east which contributes to a very sharp rise out of the valley floor. .....

Bernese Alps

2. One of the largest Alpine ranges, they are also the most glaciated. Thanks to modern raillinks, the northern part of the range is often visited by tourists throughout the year. .....

Cascades

3. Extending from Washington all the way down to northern California, the Cascades include numerous volcanoes. .....

Hohe Tauern

4. The Hohe Tauern (High Tauern) are home toAustrias highest mountains as well as the largest nature preserve in the Alps. For several months during summer you can enjoy the splendor of the mountains using theGrossglockner High Alpine Road. .....

Sierra Nevada

5. Mostly found within the state of California, the Sierra Nevada features Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental US at 4,421 meters. It is also home to the largest alpine lake in North America, Lake Tahoe. Furthermore, both Yosemite and Sequoia National Parksattract numerous visitors year round. .....

Andes

6. The longest land based mountain range in the world, the Andes run most of the length of South America and are also the worlds highest mountain range outside of Asia. .....

Hindu Cush

7. A subrange of the Himalayas, the Hindu Cush stretch between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Due to conflict in the region it is not the safest place to visit, but apart from that the mountains are some of the highest and most impressive in the world. .....

Kunlun Mountains

8. Another range found in Asia, the Kunlun Mountains form the northern border of the Tibetan Plateau. .....

Scandinavian Mountains

9. Sometimes called the Scandes, in the west these mountains drop sharply into the North Sea to form the famous fjords of Norway. .....

Dolomites

10. Part of the Italian Alps, the Dolomites have become a tourist mecca and are famous for their natural beauty. .....

Tatras

11. Forming part of the border between Poland and Slovakia, the Tatras are significantlysmaller than the Alps in terms of land area but just as rugged and rocky in terms of appearance. .....

Atlas Mountains

12. Separating the Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains stretch across northwestern Africa. .....

Western Ghats

13. Running parallel to the western coast of India, this mountain range is one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet. .....

Great Dividing Range

14. Australias largest range and the third longest land based range in the world, the Great Dividing Range stretches for nearly 3,500 km (2,175 mi). .....

Southern Alps

15. Covering a vast portion of New Zealands southern island, the climate here is very cold with snow all year round at the highest points. .....

Apennines

16. Not as high as some of the ranges weve encountered so far, these mountains run down the center of the Italian peninsula. Although they are mostly green or semiarid there is one glacier to be foundCorno Grande, the highest peak. .....

Brooks Range

17. Located inthe remote northern regions of Alaska and Canada,this rangewas once known as the Arctic Mountains. .....

Pyrenees

18. Forming the border between France and Spain, they are home to the small country of Andorra. .....

Caucasus Mountains

19. Located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus Mountains are considered todivideEurope and Asia in this region. .....

Smoky Mountains

20. Although theyre not the highest mountains on our list, the Smoky Mountains are part of the most visited region in the United States. As you can guess, the mountains are appropriately named as quite often a natural fog encompasses them. .....

Olympic Mountains

21. Found in the state of Washington in the United States,the range sits right next to the Hoh Rainforest, the largest temperate rainforeston the continent. Due to the high precipitation of the region, the Olympics mountains are home to numerous glaciers. .....

Graian Alps

22. TheGraian Alps are home to Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in all of the European Alps. .....

Tian Shan

23. A large system of mountains in central Asia, the highest summitis Victory Peak on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China.Locally, the rangeis known as the Celestial Mountains. .....

Julian Alps

24. Covering Slovenia and Italy, this part of the Alps is named after Julius Caesar. .....

Alaska Range

25. Outside of Asia and the Andes, this North American range is the highest in the world. .....

Llyn Idwal and Tryfan Snowdonia

26. Cwm Idwal, aNational Nature Reserve, is one of the best places in Britain to see landscapes and plant species which have barely changed since the Ice Age. On a calm day, Llyn Idwal is as smooth a mirror, with beautiful reflections of cliffs and sky. The unmistakeable shape of Tryfan makes a striking backdrop. .....

Swallow Falls near BetwsyCoed

27. This waterfall on the River Llugwy is one of the loveliest features of Wales most mountainous region. Since the Llugwys catchment area gets more rain than anywhere else in Britain, the falls usually have plenty of oomph. There are easytoreach viewpoints on each bank, very close to the rushing, foaming water. .....

Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog

28. For pure nostalgia, the sight of a steam locomotive chuffing through Snowdonia is pretty hard to beat. The Porthmadog Cob, the causeway over the mouth of the River Glaslyn, is just one of several vantage points you can enjoy in any season even in the snow. Naturally, the views from inside the train are rather good, too. .....

Llynnau Cregennen Snowdonia

29. Llynnau Cregennen is a photographers favourite. Under a brooding dawn sky, with autumn mist tumbling down fromCadair Idris, it looks quite spectacular. But its just as delightful on a spring afternoon. Hikers know it as a stop on the Mawddach Way an enjoyable, circular 31mile route from Barmouth. .....

Foel Fadian Cambrian Mountains

30. Look north from the summit of Foel Fadian and the faraway peaks of Snowdonia dominate the horizon dark in summer, snowdusted in winter. Just below the walk to the top, near the road, is a stone toposcope dedicated to the Welsh journalist Wynford VaughanThomas. He considered this view the best in Wales. .....

Pen y Fan from Llangorse Lake

31. Sheltered in the lee of the Black Mountains, Llangorse is a lake where history and myth run deep. Its reconstructed crannog, or manmade island stronghold, marks the site of a 10th century palace, close to the waters edge. The lakeshore is a picturesque place to stop and admire the highest peaks in southern Britain. .....

Sugar Loaf from Blorenge

32. The hike up Blorenge from Abergavenny is steep, but worth it. The heatherstrewn plateau at the top, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, offers splendid views across the Usk Valley to Sugar Loaf, the southern most peak in the Black Mountains, with theMonmouthshire and Brecon Canalsnaking along below. .....

Carreg Cennen Castle from Trapp

33. Explore the lanes around theCarmarthenshirehamlet of Trapp, and gaps in the hedgerows reveal glimpses of the enigmatic ruins ofCarreg Cennen, on the edge of the Black Mountain Range. Immortalised by Turner in a swirl of stormy watercolour thats now in Tate Britain, its one of Wales most romantic views. .....

Mount Parnitha

34. Mount Parnitha is a densely forested mountain range north of Athens, the highest on the peninsula of Attica, with an elevation of 1,413 m, and a summit known as Karavola. .....

Falakro mountain

35. Falakro Oros is a mountain in the Drama regional unit, eastern Greek Macedonia, northern Greece. The elevation of its highest summit, Profitis Ilias, is 2232 meters above the sea level. There is a ski resort on the mountain. .....

Mitata

36. The igloos of Mount Psiloritis On Mount Psiloritis in Crete, there are mitata, an architectural structure with immemorial origins, whose building method dates back to the Minoan arched tombs. .....

Paggaio mountain

38. Paggaio mountain is located at the western part of Kavala prefecture (on the route Kavala Eleftheroupoli Nikisiani). It is a lush green mountain with chestnut, pine, oak and beech trees. You will also find three mountain lodges: the first one in Kalithea, the second one named Petalouda or Vlachika Kalyvia and the one of Chatzigeorgiou. At an altitude of 1,956 m there is a ski resort with a spacious ski slope. At a lower level of the mountain vi .....

Kroussia

39. Kroussia is s small mountain chain and its higher top is 1200 m high Mavrovouni which begins vertically from Kerkini (Belles) mountain and in its southwest side it separates the large valley of Serres from the fields of Kilkis. It is a natural boarder between the two Prefectures (Prefecture of Serres and Kilkis). On this mountain chain people can visit Gallikos river springs. .....

Elati

40. It is the largest mountainous village of the district of Trikala and the most touristic of them all. If you are into winter sports or relaxation in the midst of the mountain, Elati is the place for you. At a distance of only 34km from the city ofTrikalaand perched on the slopes of Mt Koziakas at an altitude of 950m, the village offers all the joys and benefits of a mountain holiday. .....

Meili Snow Mountain

41. Meili Xue Shan or Mainri Snow Mountains are a mountain range in the Chinese province of Yunnan. They lie close to the northwestern boundary of the province and are bounded by the Salween River on the west and the Mekong on the east. .....

Mount Kailash

42. Mount Kailash is a peak in the Kailash Range, which forms part of the Transhimalaya in Tibet. It lies near the source of some of the longest rivers in Asia: the Indus River, the Sutlej River, the Brahmaputra River, and the Karnali River. .....

Mount Gongga

43. Mount Gongga, also known as Minya Konka, is the highest mountain in Sichuan province, China. It is also known to locals as The King of Sichuan Mountains. .....

Mount Everest

44. Mount Everest, also known in Nepal as Sagarm?th? and in Tibet as Chomolungma, is Earths highest mountain. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. Its peak is 8,848 metres above sea level. .....

K2

45. K2, also knows as Mount Godwin Austen, the second highest mountain on planet earth, located in BaltistanGilgit region of northern Pakistan. The Elevation of this peak is 8611 meters. The highest point above sea level in Karakoram Range and Pakistan is K2.Its impossible to climb K2 in winters, unlike Annapurna. .....

Kanchenjunga

46. The height of this mountain is 8586 meters and is located between the border of Nepal and Indian State Assam, The peak is highly reputable as pilgrimage source of point and is worshiped by people of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Till 1852, it was assumed as highest peak in world. The mountain was first climbed by Joe Brown with the partner George Band in the year 1955. .....

Lhotse

47. Lhotse, located between Tibet and khumbur region of Nepal, that holds the world record of height 8414 meters, the mountain range is connected to Everest via South Col. The name Lhotse also implies South Peak in Tibet. .....

Makalu

48. Fifth highest mountain in world with the height record of 8463 meters, the location of mountain is in Mahalangur Himalayas. The two notable peaks of Makalu are Kangchungtse, and Makalu II. The first attempt to climb the mountain was made by William Siri in 1954. .....