World's Top 5 Mountaineering Destinations
Bangalore: Mountaineering is an adventurous sport which people love to experience at any given time. For people who are passionate about mountaineering, below places are the most sought after places around the world.
The Alps, Europe
When it comes to mountaineering, the foremost thing that comes to our mind is the Alps in Europe. The breathtaking stretch of Alps covers Austria to Switzerland in the east and Germany to France in the west. The magnificent Alps are home for more than 40 alpine peaks; among them the most prominent ones are Mont Blanc, Finsteraarhorn, Grossglockner, Wildsptize, Monte Rosa and Dom. Interestingly, Alps have different climatic zones which include alpine zone, arable zone, subalpine zone and lowlands. The best time to visit Alps is in summer, as people can enjoy the adventurous sports like mountaineering, tobogganing, hiking and paragliding, amongst others. Another most amazing thing to observe in Alps is the flora and fauna, reports Anuradha, Travel Encyclopedia.
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