The highest alpine mountains
The highest part of the Alps
The Alps are a very large European mountain range more than 1200 kilometers long. They stretch from the French Riviera to Vienna. It is divided into either the northern and southern limestone Alps and the central crystalline Alps or the Eastern and Western Alps. The greatest heights are reached by the units lying along the main central ridge. Let's take a look at the highest mountains of the 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
Bernese Alps
Europe's most picturesque mountain range
The Bernese Alps is without a doubt one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. There are famous mountains such as Eiger or Jungfrau. Aletschgletscher glacier is the longest in Europe with its 26 kilometers. The glacial valley at Lauterbrunnen with several waterfalls is really impressive. In addition, there are amazing meadows with a wide range of hiking trails under the massive glacied peaks . 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
Dauphinese Alps
The wildest mountains in France
The Dauphiné Alps can be found in the Western Alps in France. They are better known as Écrins, which describes only the highest part of the mountains around the beautiful mountain Barre des Écrins (4,102 m above sea level). The Dauphiné Alps are considered to be one of the wildest parts of the Alps. Much of the mountain range is protected within the Parc National des Ecrins 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
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
High Tauern
The highest Austrian mountains
The High Tauern are the highest Austrian mountains. The highest peak is Grossglockner. You can also find here the most famous Austrian waterfall – Krimmel and the most famous Austrian road. It is a beautiful mountain landscape with lots of hiking trails and a range of three thousanders peaks continue reading
