The Most Beautiful Mountains in the World

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The Most Beautiful Mountains in the World—for Climbing to the Top or Admiring From Afar

 

Though you may not be able to climb all of the most beautiful mountains in the world, you certainly can admire their grandeur from a distance. Rugged and immovable yet inspiring, often with vastly different climates across their bases and peaks, these sloping landforms are as alluring for scaling as they are for scenic views.


Whether you're looking for rare flora and fauna at a mountain's lush foothills in Borneo, fields of wildflower with distant slopes in Washington state, or jagged spires of granite in Argentina, these landmarks and their pristine surroundings are ideal for outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, cycling, camping, or even strolling. Here, explore the 10 most stunning mountains across the globe, which all offer something distinct for every type of traveler.

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The Point

 

The Point, an 11-room Adirondack retreat that once belonged to a Rockefeller, redefines going off the grid. Expect cathedral ceilings, wood paneling, stone fireplaces, and plenty of woven quilts.

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