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The most beautiful mountains in the world have captivated climbers for centuries. Here, we examine their lethal appeal<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are not in the mountains. The mountains are in you,\u201d said<\/a> John Muir, the renowned naturalist, author and environmental philosopher. <\/p>\n

If our resident seven-summit hopeful<\/a> is anything to go by, Muir makes a valid point. Those who spend time in the mountains seem to be driven by a deeper force.<\/p>\n

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These brave men and women will face vertiginous vertical falls, sub-zero temperatures and 8,000m death zones in pursuit of their summit dreams. It\u2019s in ode to them<\/em> that we present this list.<\/p>\n

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A print version of our 2025 World\u2019s Most Beautiful Mountains Calendar is available to buy via Lulu.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Most beautiful mountains in the world<\/h2>\n

In no particular order, these are the most beautiful mountains in the world.<\/p>\n

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1. Cuernos del Paine<\/h2>\n

Height:<\/strong> 2,600m (8,530ft)
Location:<\/strong> Andes, Chile<\/p>\n

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Emperorcosar\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The stunning Cuernos del Paine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Los Cuernos del Paine or \u2018Paine horns\u2019 refer to a set of sharp granite peaks in Torres del Paine National Park, all of which rise above 2,000m. <\/p>\n

The spiky peaks have delightfully fitting names \u2013 among them Aleta de Tibur\u00f3n (Shark\u2019s Fin), La Espada (The Sword) and La Hoja (The Blade) \u2013 and are located halfway along the W trek, one of the best hiking trails in Torres del Paine<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Mount Thor<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,675m (5,495ft)
Location:<\/strong> Baffin Mountains, Canada<\/p>\n

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Ed Dods\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Thor is home to the world\u2019s greatest vertical drop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mount Thor, appropriately named after the Norse god of thunder, is arguably the scariest mountain on the planet. The hulking mass of solid granite is simply extraordinary. Located on Canada\u2019s<\/a> remote Baffin Island, Thor is home to the world\u2019s greatest vertical drop. It would take a terrifying 36 seconds for a 170lb (77kg) person to fall the 1,250m (4,101ft) from the cliff face below the summit all the way to the floor. <\/p>\n

Because of this remarkable geographical feature, Thor became a popular site for BASE jumpers and paragliders. However, Auyuittuq National Park<\/a> authorities have banned the practice due to the difficulties involved in getting rescue teams to the site and will prosecute and fine<\/a> those who flout the rule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Alpamayo<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>5,947m (19,511ft)
Location:<\/strong> Cordillera Blanca, Peru<\/p>\n

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Andre Gie\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Alpamayo has often been named one of the most beautiful mountains in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Often referred to as the most beautiful mountain in the world, Alpamayo lies in the heart of Peru\u2019s<\/a> Cordillera Blanca. With a steep pyramidal shape and Viennetta flutes that look practically edible, Alpamayo remains a highly coveted summit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Matterhorn<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>4,478m (14,694ft)
Location: <\/strong>Pennine Alps, Italy and Switzerland<\/p>\n

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The iconic Matterhorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Matterhorn is clearly one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Often credited with the birth of Alpinism in the mid-19th century, the iconic pyramidal peak is successfully summited by thousands of climbers every year with up to 150 attempting an ascent every day during peak season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Ama Dablam<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>6,812m (22,349ft)
Location:<\/strong> Himalayas, Nepal<\/p>\n

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Daniel Prudek\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Ama Dablam has appeared in products by Apple and Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everyone who has made the journey to Mount Everest, Earth\u2019s highest peak, will have passed Ama Dablam, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Situated in the heart of Everest\u2019s Khumbu Region, it looms directly above Thyangboche Monastery along the Everest Base Camp Trek<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Ama Dablam is so picturesque, that Google used it as the background<\/a> of an early version of Gmail while Apple used it as a wallpaper<\/a> in iOS 7 \u2013 high praise in modern times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Half Dome<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,694m (8,838ft)
Location:<\/strong> Sierra Nevada, California, USA<\/p>\n

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Dreamstime<\/span> The imposing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Half Dome, towering above Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, is one of the world\u2019s best big wall climbs<\/a>. The first technical ascent was in 1957 via a route known today as the Regular Northwest Face. The ascent \u2013 which took five days \u2013 was the first Grade VI climb in the US.<\/p>\n

Today, the route has been free-soloed in a mere few hours. The fastest ascent<\/a> was completed in 1hr 22m by Alex Honnold in May 2012.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Ulvetanna Peak<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,930m (9,612ft)
Location:<\/strong> Queen Maud Land, Antarctica<\/p>\n

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Gordon Wiltsie\/With Permission<\/span> Ulvetanna is one of the most remote mountains in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ulvetanna in Antarctica<\/a> is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Tolkienesque in appearance, it rises crown-like above a landscape of white. <\/p>\n

Ulvetanna, which means \u2018the wolf\u2019s tooth\u2019 in Norwegian, was first climbed in 1994. Its northeast ridge was conquered almost two decades later by British climber Leo Houlding and his team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Mount Asgard<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,015m (6,610ft)
Location:<\/strong> Baffin Mountains, Canada<\/p>\n

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Arthur Stanisz\/Used with permission<\/a><\/span> The fantastical Mt Asgard is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The twin peaks of Mt Asgard seem to have emerged from a fictional realm. Fittingly, they have been used for several fantastical feats. In 1976, stuntman Rick Sylvester skied off the mountain with a Union Jack parachute for the opening sequence of the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2009, Leo Houlding and his team made a bid for the first free ascent of the north face, a story told in the award-winning film The Asgard Project<\/a>. Houlding later BASE jumped off the summit \u2013 an illegal feat for which he was fined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Laila Peak<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>6,096m (20,000ft)
Location:<\/strong> Karakoram, Pakistan<\/p>\n

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Pornchai_Ar\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The needlepoint summit of Laila Peak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Laila Peak with its needlepoint summit vies with Ama Dablam for the title of the most beautiful mountain in Asia. The first ascent (made without permits and therefore unofficial) was by a four-man British team including Simon Yates who climbed the peak in 1987. <\/p>\n

It was Yates\u2019 first big climb since the dramatic events on Siula Grande depicted in Joe Simpson\u2019s Touching the Void<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Peter was fortunate enough to pass Laila Peak during his K2 base camp trek<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Ketil<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,010m (6,594ft)
Location:<\/strong> Kujalleq, Greenland<\/p>\n

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Fair Use<\/span> Ketil is home to one of the world\u2019s biggest near-vertical walls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The vast west face of Ketil is another of the world\u2019s biggest near-vertical walls. Located near the southern tip of Greenland<\/a>, the peak is becoming increasingly popular among the world\u2019s big wall climbers. <\/p>\n

Ketil rises above the valley of Klosterdalen which, on the face of it, seems idyllic but is actually a mixture of boot-sucking marshland and thick birch woodland \u2013 though climbers are likely to have other worries while bivvying on the wall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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11. Huayna Picchu<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,693m (8,835ft)
Location:<\/strong> Andes, Peru<\/p>\n

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Emperorcosar\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Huayna Picchu looms above Machu Picchu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The iconic Inca citadel of Machu Picchu wouldn\u2019t be half as beautiful without Huayna Picchu looming above it. For many trekkers, climbing this picturesque peak is the highlight of their visit. The views of the citadel \u2013 one of the New Seven Wonders of the World<\/a> \u2013 are extraordinary from the summit and well worth the extra effort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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12. Denali<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>6,190m (20,308ft)
Location:<\/strong> Alaska Range, Alaska, USA<\/p>\n

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Steve Allen\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The hulking Denali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Denali (previously Mount McKinley) in Alaska is the highest peak in North America and arguably the most difficult mountain of the seven summits<\/a> after Everest. It is particularly tough as climbers need to carry heavy loads or pull them on sledges. The notoriously stormy and unpredictable weather on the mountain only makes matters worse. <\/p>\n

Denali\u2019s stunning appearance makes it just a little bit easier to understand why it invariably attracts climbers to its slopes. Peter is currently training for an attempt<\/a> on Denali in 2024. Watch this space\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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13. Cerro Torre<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,128m (10,262ft)
Location:<\/strong> Andes, Chile\/Argentina (disputed)<\/p>\n

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Sebastien Burel\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Cerro Torre has given rise to famous controversies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cerro Torre is a sheer and sharp pinnacle jutting vertically from the Patagonian Ice Field, fortified with a perilous layer of rime ice and buffeting winds. It is both undeniably beautiful and deeply lethal.<\/p>\n

In 1959, Italian climber Cesare Maestri claimed<\/a> he had successfully climbed the mountain. However, his partner Toni Egger had fallen to his death along with the camera that proved their ascent successful. When every subsequent expedition to Cerro Torre in the following years failed \u2013 bringing further death \u2013 doubts about Maestri\u2019s summit emerged. He, however, has doggedly maintained his version of events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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14. Machapuchare<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>6,993m (22,942ft)
Location:<\/strong> Himalayas, Nepal<\/p>\n

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GlebSStock\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> One of the last untrodden places on Earth?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Majestic Machapuchare is a sacred peak in the Hindu religion, associated with the god Shiva. In 1957, British climber Wilfrid Noyce set out to climb the mountain, but the king of Nepal asked him to respect Hindu religious customs and not set foot on the summit. Noyce and his climbing companion, A.D.M. Cox, turned back 45m (148ft) short of the summit. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s said that no human has ever set foot on it, but it seems to be an open secret that New Zealand climber Bill Denz did so illegally<\/a> in the early 1980s. Denz was killed in an avalanche on Manaslu in 1983 and the truth died with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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15. Tre Cime di Lavaredo<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,999m (9,839ft)
Location:<\/strong> Dolomites, Italy<\/p>\n

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Kan_khampanya\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The iconic Tre Cime di Lavaredo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The distinctive peaks known as the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks of Lavaredo) depict Italy\u2019s<\/a> Dolomites at their iconic best. <\/p>\n

The peaks made the news<\/a> in 2018 when the BBC erroneously used them in a documentary about yak herders in the Himalayas. A viewer spotted the error and informed the broadcaster who apologised and later edited out the footage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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16. Polar Sun Spire<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,438m (4,717ft)
Location:<\/strong> Baffin Island, Canada<\/p>\n

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Summitpost\/Fair Use<\/span> The so-called \u2018mother of all headwalls\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Polar Sun Spire is notable for its stunning 1,300m north face. The team behind the first ascent spent a full month on the mountain and summited after 36 consecutive nights in a portaledge.<\/p>\n

The peak has been called \u2018the mother of all headwalls\u2019 and reputedly features an even larger uninterrupted cliff face than Mt Thor though this has not been officially confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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17. Fitz Roy<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,405m (11,171ft)
Location:<\/strong> Andes, Argentina and Chile<\/p>\n

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4kwonderland\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The imposing Fitz Roy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Fitz Roy range with its imposing peaks and shark-tooth summits has beguiled some of the best climbers in the world. <\/p>\n

In 2014, Tommy Caldwell (of The Dawn Wall<\/a> fame) and Alex Honnold (of Free Solo<\/a> fame) completed the first ascent of the \u2018Fitz Traverse\u2019, climbing across the ridge line of Cerro Fitz Roy (Mount Fitz Roy) and its satellite peaks. The route is 5km long and includes around 4,000m of vertical elevation.<\/p>\n

For the rest of us mere mortals, there is an outstanding but challenging day hike from the Argentine village of El Chalt\u00e9n<\/a>, named after Fitz Roy\u2019s indigenous name, meaning \u2018smoking mountain\u2019, presumably because it\u2019s often shrouded in cloud.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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18. Huangshan <\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,864m (6,115ft)
Location:<\/strong> Huangshan, China<\/p>\n

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4045\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Huangshan inspired James Cameron\u2019s Avatar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Huangshan mountain range in southern Anhui province is one of the most iconic images of China<\/a>. The towering granite peaks shrouded in wisps of mist are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China\u2019s most popular tourist destinations. <\/p>\n

The range has inspired scores of poets, painters and filmmakers, among them James Cameron who took inspiration from Huangshan in designing the fictional Shangri-la of Pandora in his blockbuster film Avatar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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19. Mount Roraima <\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>2,810m (9,219ft)
Location:<\/strong> Guiana Highlands, Venezuela<\/p>\n

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Fair Use<\/span> Roraima serves as a tripoint for Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another mountain immortalised in film, Roraima is said to have inspired scenes in Pixar\u2019s Up<\/a>. This hulking slab has a summit of 31km2<\/sup> and serves as a tripoint for Brazil<\/a>, Guyana and Venezuela<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Unexplored until 1884, Roraima has occupied botanists ever since with its diverse range of flora. Needless to say, it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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20. Mount Fuji<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,776m (12,388ft)
Location:<\/strong> Honshu Island, Japan<\/p>\n

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FocusStocker\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Pretty at a distance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

According to the Japanese proverb, \u2018he who climbs Mount Fuji once is a wise man, he who climbs it twice is a fool\u2019. This is not without merit for the climb itself offers little of Fuji\u2019s beauty as seen from afar. On the mountain itself, one will find a barren landscape trod by 300,000 people a year. <\/p>\n

From a distance, however, Japan\u2019s most famous mountain harbours an arresting equanimity that secures its place on this list of the most beautiful mountains in the world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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21. Mount Assiniboine<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,618m (11,870ft)
Location:<\/strong> Canadian Rockies, Canada<\/p>\n

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Pavel Tvrdy\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Mount Assiniboine is known as Canada\u2019s Matterhorn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mount Assiniboine is a pyramidal peak, often referred to as Canada\u2019s Matterhorn. Located on the Great Divide on the British Columbia-Alberta border, the mountain was named in 1885 by Canadian Surveyor George M. Dawson. <\/p>\n

On spotting the mountain, Dawson saw a trail of clouds rising from the top, which reminded him of the plumes of smoke emanating from the teepees of Assiniboine Indians.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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22. Mount Kilimanjaro<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>5,895m (19,340ft)
Location:<\/strong> Eastern Rift Mountains, Tanzania<\/p>\n

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Andrzej Kubik\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The world\u2019s highest freestanding mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kilimanjaro<\/a> is the world\u2019s highest freestanding mountain, meaning it is not attached to a mountain range. As it is the highest peak in Africa and was once a volcano, Kilimanjao is a member of both the seven summits and the seven volcanic summits<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The \u2018Roof of Africa\u2019 boasts myriad landscapes and climatic zones, each with its own distinct flora and fauna. Ascents begin in dense rainforest, followed by a more scrubland setting with low brush. At around 4,000m, this gives way to a rocky, almost lunar-like landscape before finally, on summit day, a fine glacial scree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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23. Mount Whitney<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>4,421m (14,504ft)
Location:<\/strong> Sierra Nevada, California, USA<\/p>\n

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Mariusz S. Jurgielewicz\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> The highest summit in the contiguous United States<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States (i.e. excluding Hawaii and Alaska). It looks intimidating on first view but the popular Mount Whitney Trail starts at an elevation of 2,550m, meaning the summit can be reached in a day or two.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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24. Stetind<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,392m (4,566ft)
Location:<\/strong> Nordland, Norway<\/p>\n

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Frode Jenssen\/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/span> \u201cAn anvil whereupon the Gods can hammer\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2002, Stetind was unofficially selected as Norway\u2019s<\/a> national mountain. Author and mountaineer Peter Wessel Zappfe described its smooth, steep shape as \u201can anvil whereupon the Gods can hammer\u201d. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, British mountaineer William C. Slingsby called it the ugliest mountain he ever saw \u2013 but we beg to differ. Slingsby failed to achieve the summit which may explain his gloomy view.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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25. Aiguille du Dru<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,754m (12,316ft)
Location:<\/strong> The Alps, France<\/p>\n

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Yao Moxi\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Fittingly, \u2018aiguille\u2019 translates as \u2018needle\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aiguilles du Dru in the Mont Blanc mountain range is striking for its jutting peak, aptly named \u2018aiguille\u2019 which translates as \u2018needle\u2019. The peak of granite rock stands at 3,754m and is coupled with a lower peak at 3,733m: Petit Dru which offers one of the world\u2019s most stunning big wall climbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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26. Trango Towers<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>6,286m (20,623ft)
Location:<\/strong> Karakoram, Pakistan<\/p>\n

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Dreamstime<\/span> The colossal Trango Towers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Trango Towers in northern Pakistan<\/a> offer some of the world\u2019s most difficult big wall climbing due to a combination of altitude, height and steepness. Here you\u2019ll find some of the most colossal cliffs on Earth. In fact, the east face of Great Trango Tower is the world\u2019s greatest \u2018nearly vertical\u2019 drop at 1,340m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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27. Tsaranoro Be<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,910m (6,266ft)
Location:<\/strong> Tsaranoro, Madagascar <\/p>\n

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Dreamstime<\/span> The Tsaranoro Massif is known as \u2018Africa\u2019s Yosemite\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Madagascar<\/a> may be famous for its wildlife, but it has more to offer than lemurs. Dubbed Africa\u2019s Yosemite, the Tsaranoro Massif features orange-streaked granite walls that have drawn climbers since the late 90s. The majority of the walls can be tackled in a day, but the Tough Enough route is considered one of the hardest multi-pitch routes in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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28. Uluru<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>863m (2,831ft)
Location:<\/strong> Northern Territory, Australia<\/p>\n

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Atlas & Boots<\/span> Uluru in the red centre of Australia is worth the epic trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The huge rock formation in central Australia<\/a> is actually an inselberg, which literally means \u2018island mountain\u2019 and refers to isolated rock hills, ridges or small mountains that rise abruptly from more level surroundings.<\/p>\n

From 1873, this particular inselberg was widely known as Ayers Rock, a name coined by European explorer William Gosse. However, the local Aboriginal people had called it Uluru for centuries. In 1993, a dual naming policy was adopted and it was renamed Ayers Rock\/Uluru, before being changed in 2002 to Uluru\/Ayers Rock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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29. Eiger<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>3,970m (13,024ft)
Location:<\/strong> Bernese Alps, Switzerland<\/p>\n

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Dreamstime<\/span> The Eiger is home to Mordwand (the \u2018Murder Wall\u2019)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The arresting Eiger is deceptive in its beauty. As well as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, it is also one of the most dangerous<\/a>. Its north face is possibly the most notorious in history. <\/p>\n

The combination of extreme weather, risk of avalanche, rock fall, technical climbing and freezing temperatures inspired the nickname Mordwand (\u2018Murder Wall\u2019 in German). In recent years, the Eiger\u2019s menacing reputation has somewhat dissipated, but the legend of the Mordwand endures. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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30. Table Mountain<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>1,085m (3,559ft)
Location:<\/strong> Cape Town, South Africa<\/p>\n

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Alexcpt_photography\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span> Cape Town\u2019s iconic Table Mountain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Table Mountain<\/a> is said to be one of the oldest in the world. Its formation began circa 280 million years ago and some of its rocks date back 600 million years (long before the Himalayas). <\/p>\n

Standing at 1,085m, it\u2019s not the mountain\u2019s height but its breadth that\u2019s most impressive. The stark, scarred northern face hulks across the skyline, topped by a vast plateau that stretches for three kilometres. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Honorary mention: Kirkjufell<\/h2>\n

Height: <\/strong>463m (1,519ft)
Location:<\/strong> Sn\u00e6fellsnes Peninsula, Iceland<\/p>\n

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Guitar photographer\/Shutterstock<\/span> Kirkjufell is technically a hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although technically a hill, we\u2019ve given iconic Kirkjufell (Church Mountain) near the town of Grundarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in western Iceland an honorary mention on this list. It is thought to be the most photographed mountain in Iceland, has appeared in Game of Thrones<\/a> and seems to feature on the Instagram feed<\/a> of every visitor to Iceland.<\/p>\n

Just metres from its slopes are the roaring waterfalls of Kirkjufellsfoss \u2013 another Insta hotspot<\/a> \u2013 and with the northern lights<\/a> hovering overhead during the winter months, you have a formula for the world\u2019s most beautiful hill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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