Italy's highest mountain range
The most powerful mountain range in Italy
In Italy you will find the highest mountain range of the Alps. Along with France, Italy also has the highest mountain in Europe – Mont Blanc (4,808m). Among the other four-thousand-thousander mountain ranges that fall at least partially in Italy are the Valais Alps (Nordend peak (4,609 m), the Gráj Alps (Gran Paradiso (4,061 m) and Bernina (only the insignificant peak of La Spedla (4,020 m) falls in Italy here). Other high Italian mountain ranges are the Ortles, the Kotti Alps and the Ötztal Alps.
Mont Blanc Massif
The most beautiful area of France
The Mont Blanc massif is the highest part of the Alps, spread over the territories of three countries: France, Italy and Switzerland. Interesting is not only with the highest mountain in Europe – Mont Blanc (4,808m asl), but also with the beautiful Aiguilles rocks and massive glaciers. The magnificent trek of the Tour du Mont Blanc is all around the mountain range. There is also a great cableway to the top of Aiguille du Midi (3,842 m above sea level) continue reading
Wallis Alps
The most mountainous region of Switzerland
The Wallis Alps have the highest average height in Europe. The highest peak of the Wallis Alps is the Dufourspitze (4,634m above sea level) in the Monte Rosa Massif. It is after Mont Blanc the second highest mountain in Europe. The biggest attraction here, however Matterhorn (4,478m asl), one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. continue reading
Graj Alps
Great Paradise
The Graj Alps are a heavily glaciated mountain range in northwestern Italy. They are better known for their highest peak – Gran Paradiso (4,061 m above sea level), which is also the only 4,000 mountain in this mountain range. Much of this mountain range also belongs to the Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso National Park continue reading
Bernina
The highest mountains of the Eastern Alps
Bernina is the highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. There is also the only four thousand in the Eastern Alps – Piz Bernina (4,048 m above sea level). The mountains are located in Switzerland (the main point of St. Moritz) and Italy (the main point of Sondrio). Here you will find several beautiful glaciers and lakes. Both countries are connected by an alpine road with the famous Bernina Pass (2,328 m above sea level) continue reading
Ortles
The beautiful mountains of the Eastern Alps
Ortles is the second highest mountain range in the Eastern Alps. The highest peak is Ortler (3,905m asl), followed by nearly one hundred of three thousanders. You will also find the largest glacier of the East Alps – Ghiaciao dei Forni. Most of this mountain range is situated in the Stelvio National Park. The most famous road of the entire Alps lead across the Stelvio pass continue reading
Kottic Alps
A mountain range with a prominent highest peak
The Kotti Alps lie between Italy and France. At first glance, it doesn't belong to a particularly high mountain range – most of the peaks are between 2 and 3 thousand meters above sea level. The highest mountain of the mountain range – Monte Viso (3,841 m) acts as a revelation, which exceeds all the surrounding peaks by several hundred meters and, thanks to this, makes this mountain range one of the highest in Italy. continue reading
Ötztal Alps
Mountains with the most glaciers in Austria
Ötztal Alps are among the most beautiful mountains in Austria. Mainly due to the massive glaciation (the largest in the entire Eastern Alps) and hundreds of threethousands peaks. Centre of the Austrian part of mountains are three long valleys Kaunertal, Pitztal and Oetztal,which is with its sixty seven kilometers in length the longest side valley in Austria. It is a paradise for tourists from early spring to autumn and for skiers in winter. Also the highest mountain in Tyrol – Wildspitze lies here. Picturesque villages, herds of cows and lots of waterfalls give Ötztal Alps unmistakable charm. continue reading
Dolomites
The most beautiful area of Italy
The Dolomites are amazing mountains in the north of Italy. You will not find a continuous ridge here, but individual massifs are like strongholds from the surrounding countryside. The Dolomites are famous for their rock towers, of which the most famous are the Tri Cime. Beneath the massifs, fairy meadows and villages are spread out. This mountain range is not just a paradise for tourists, but also for cyclists and devotees of via ferrata. continue reading
The Sesvenna Mountains
A mountain range located in three states
The Sesvenna Mountains are a relatively lesser-known mountain range spanning three states. Only its northern tip belongs to Austria. The largest part falls in Switzerland. The highest mountain of this strange limestone mountain range (nicknamed the Sesvenn Dolomites) is Piz Sesvenna (3,204m). There is also a small glacier here. The mountain range is criss-crossed with a number of hiking trails continue reading
