Mountain peaks can be safely called one of the geological wonders of the world, they conquer, they fascinate and beckon, push for exploits and inspire creativity. The European ranges with their heights cannot compete with the "abode of snow" Himalayas, but among them there are those that are worthy of attention. Below is a list of the ten highest mountains in Europe.
Bazarduzu/Kichensuv
Height: 4,466 m (Azerbaijan)
The top of Bazarduzu opens the rating, which means “market square” in Turkic. The mountain received another name from the indigenous population of Dagestan - the Lezgins and sounds like Kichensuv, "mountain of fear." It is part of the Dividing Massif of the Greater Caucasus and is located on the border of Dagestan and Azerbaijan. For the first time this peak was conquered by people in the middle of the 19th century (1847). Then the expedition was headed by the Russian explorer-topographer A. Alexandrov. A feature of the mountain is its ice wall on the eastern side.
Altitude: 4,478 m above sea level (Switzerland/Italy)
In ninth place is a native of the Pennine Alps - Matterhorn with a curved peak, reminiscent of a cap that separates two ski resort: Swiss Zermat and Italian Breuil-Cervinia. Until 1865, this sharp peak inspired people not anyhow what fear because of which the Matterhorn was the last of the conquered peaks in the Alps. The pioneers were the team of climbers Eduard Whymper of 6 people. However, four of them tragically died, they fell into the abyss as a result of a rope break.
Altitude: 4,506 m above sea level (Switzerland)
Eighth in the ranking, the peak of Weisschron, located on the territory of the Peniny Alps. It separates the two states of Italy and Switzerland, although most of the range is located in the Swiss mountains. Weischron first succumbed to humans in 1861. Then the young physicist Tyndall and the guides Wenger and Bennen climbed to its top. This mountain giant is known as one of the most difficult and dangerous, there are frequent cases of avalanches and deaths.
Altitude: 4,527 m (Switzerland/Italy)
The ten mountain titans of Europe include a hill named "cannibal". The mountain was so nicknamed because of the frequent snow avalanches, sharp rocks and dangerous hanging snow blocks. It is located in the region of the Western Alps and consists of two heights, one of which has an indicator of 4,527 meters. The first ascent dates back to 1891. Then a group of climbers of 14 people went along the eastern ridge.
House
Height: 4,545 m (Switzerland)
In the place where the Pienine Alps and the mountain range with beautiful name Mishabel, there is a peak - Dom. The complex shape of this mountain consists of five hills that are so close to each other that they resemble the teeth of a pitchfork. The summit was first conquered by the Englishman Davis with German guides on September 11, 1858.
Altitude: 4,634 m (Switzerland/Italy)
Peak Dufour is located in the Pienine Alps. It was named after the Swiss commander and engineer who developed military map southwest Switzerland. The summit is part of the Monte Rosa mountain range. It differs from its Alpine counterparts in its fiery red rocks. The first trip to Dufour took place in 1855 by a joint group of Swiss and English climbers.
Height: 4,810 m (France)
Mont Blanc is located on the border of France and Italy. It rises in the western part of the Alps and is a 50 km long crystalline massif, in the depths of which a tunnel has been laid connecting the two states. The mention of the ascent of Mont Blanc by Jacques Balma and Dr. Michel Packard is dated August 8, 1786. And in 1808 the first woman with the heavenly surname Paradis reached the “white peak”. The mountainous site led by Mont Blanc is a sought-after center mountain tourism where they are located famous resorts.
Height: 5,200 m (Georgia)
The central part of the Main Range of the Caucasus is headed by the third highest peak in Europe. It is inferior to Dykhtau by only 4 meters, but the interest in it is huge because of the affordable and easy climbing opportunities. The first travelers from Sweden conquered the mountain in 1888, and the climbers of the Soviet Union climbed Shkhara a little later, in 1933. Today, the Caucasus peak hosts numerous groups of tourists and climbers.
Height: 5,204 m (Russia)
The second place belongs to the Russian mountain peak Dykhtau, located in the lands of the Kabardino-Balkarian Reserve. The first trip to its peak was successfully made by Europeans in late XIX century: the Swiss Zarflu and the British Mummery.
Height: 5,642 m (Russia)
The first place goes to Russia, where the highest peak of Europe, Elbrus, is located. For the first time this mountain succumbed to man in 1829, when a scientific expedition was organized, led by General Emmanuel, who received as a result honorary title member of the Petersburg Academy of Sciences. Elbrus feeds the large rivers of Stavropol and the Caucasus with its glaciers and is of great interest to athletes and tourists. Included in the list of the highest peaks of the parts of the world "Seven Summits".
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Mountain peaks are one of the most interesting geological phenomena that are popular among climbers. The European mainland with its highlands, of course, cannot compete with the Himalayan mountain ranges, but still among them there are those that deserve attention.
Presented to the attention of the curious the most high mountains in Europe.
Height 4 466 m
(Azerbaijan) opens the list of the highest mountain points in Europe. The hill is located on the border of two states - Russia and Azerbaijan. Bazarduzu is the peak of the Dividing Range of the Greater Caucasus. The mountain rises to 4,466 meters above sea level. Translated from the Turkic Bazarduzu means "market square". This name was given to one of the highest European points in memory of the annual large fairs that were held in the valley during the Middle Ages. It was here that merchants from four parts of the world gathered. The conquest of Bazarduzu took place in 1847. Then the ascent to the peak was made by the Russian climber A. Alexandrov. At the beginning of the 20th century, eight glaciers descended from the summit, the largest of them was called Tikhitsar, its length was about 1 kilometer.
Height 4 478 m
(Switzerland/Italy) is one of the highest mountains in Europe, rising to 4,478 meters above sea level. Its location is the Pennine Alps, between the Swiss resort of Zermat and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia. Until 1865, many attempts were made to conquer the Matterhorn, but they were all unsuccessful. Only in 1865 the climb was made by a group of climbers led by Edward Whymper. During the ascent, four people died during the descent due to broken ropes.
Height 4 506 m
(Switzerland) ranks eighth in the ranking of the highest mountain peaks in Europe. The mountain is located in Switzerland and borders Italy. The region of the hill is the Pennine Alps, which are located in the western part of the Alps. The height of one of the highest European points is 4506 meters. The peak was first summited by the British climber John Tyndall together with guides Johann Josef Bennen and Ulrich Wenger in 1861. Translated from English, Weisshorn means "white peak". All mountain climbing routes are considered difficult.
Height 4 538 m
Liskamm- a mountain hill, which is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It is part of the Western Alps. Liskamm is one of the ten highest mountains in Europe. It consists of two peaks, one of which rises to 4,538 meters above sea level. The mountain has received the nickname "eater" among climbers because of the numerous descending snow avalanches and blocks that hang from the ridge. People first climbed the mountain in 1861. It was then that Liskamm managed to conquer for the first time an expedition of fourteen people, which included 8 British climbers and 6 Swiss guides.
Height 4 545 m
One of the highest mountains in Europe is called (Switzerland). The location of this peak is the Pennine Alps. House is an integral part mountain range Mishabel. Translated from German, the name of the peak means "cathedral" or "dome". It was named after Canon Berchtold of Sion Cathedral, the man who began exploring the local area. The former name of the peak was Mischabel, meaning "villas" in Russian. So the hill was called due to the fact that the peaks of the array are located very close to each other. For the first time, the Briton J. L. Davis and his guides J. Zumtaugwald, J. Kroenig and H. Branchen climbed the House in 1858.
Height 4 634 m
(Switzerland/Italy) ranks fifth among the highest mountain points in Europe. It is part of the Monte Rosa mountain range, which is part of the Pennine Alps. The summit was conquered in 1855 by a team of English and Swiss climbers. The mountain hill got its name in honor of the Swiss engineer and topographer Guillaume-Henri Dufour, who is the creator of a detailed topographic map of southwestern Switzerland for military purposes. Peak Dufour rises to 4,634 meters above sea level.
Height 4 810 m
(Italy / France), located on the border of two states, ranks fourth in the list of the highest European mountains. One of the highest mountain points is part of the Western Alps. Mont Blanc, which in Italian means " white mountain”, is a crystalline massif with a height of 4810 meters. The conquest of one of the highest points in Europe took place in 1786. The first climbers were Jacques Balm of Savoy and Michel Paccard of Switzerland. Under Mont Blanc there is a tunnel that connects Italy and France. The mountain has two popular ski resorts, one of which belongs to France (Chamonix) and the other to Italy (Courmayeur).
Height 5 200 m
(Georgia) opens the top three highest mountains in Europe. It is part of the main Caucasian ridge and rises to 5200 meters above sea level and is the highest point in Georgia. Shkhara was first conquered by a Swedish climbing team in 1888. Soviet climbers climbed Shkhara a little later - in 1933. Today it is one of the most simple mountains for climbing, therefore it has considerable popularity among tourists who wish to conquer the mountain peak. The Enguri River originates from the mountain glacier of the same name.
Height 5 204 m
(Russia) ranks second in height among European peaks. One of the highest points is part of the Caucasus ranges. Dykhtau is located on the lands of the Kabardino-Balkar high-mountain reserve. It has two peaks - Main and Eastern, which are separated by a saddle. The main peak has a height of 5204 meters, thanks to which Dykhtau takes second place in the list. The mountain point is popular among climbers: more than a dozen climbing routes have been laid here. The first to climb to the top were Briton Albert Mummery and Swiss Heinrich Zarflu at the end of the 19th century. Translated into Russian, Dykhtau means "steep mountain".
Height 5 642 m
(Russia) tops the list of the highest mountains in Europe. Elbrus is considered part of Caucasus mountains and is a vent extinct volcano of two peaks connected by a saddle. The western summit rises to 5,642 meters above sea level. These indicators give the right to say that Elbrus is the highest European point. This peak was first conquered by British climbers in 1874. The mountain is popular for sports, tourism and climbing. Elbrus glaciers are a source of food largest rivers Caucasus and Stavropol Territory.
The relief of Europe is an alternation of mountain systems and plains. There are no such high mountains as, for example, in Asia, but all the mountains are magnificent and many peaks are in demand among climbers. There is also a dilemma: whether to attribute the Caucasus Mountains to Europe or not. If we consider the Caucasus as the European part of the world, then we get the following rating.
The mountain is located in the Russian part of the Caucasus and reaches a height of 5642 meters. The first ascent to the summit was made in 1874 by a group of climbers from England led by Grove. There are those who wish to climb Elbrus from all over the world.
Dykhtau
This mountain is also located in the Russian part of the Caucasus. The height of the mountain is 5205 meters. This is very beautiful peak, but its conquest requires serious technical training. For the first time in 1888, the Englishman A. Mummery and the Swiss G. Zafrl climbed it.
Shkhara
Mount Shkhara is located in the Caucasus between Georgia and the Russian Federation. Its height is defined as 5201 meters. It was first climbed by climbers from Britain and Sweden in 1888. The peak is quite simple in terms of the difficulty of climbing, so thousands of athletes of different levels of training conquer it every year.
Mont Blanc
Mount Mont Blanc is located on the border of France and Italy in the mountain system of the Alps. Its height is 4810 meters. The first conquest of this peak was made by the Savoyard J. Balma and the Swiss M. Pakkar in 1786. Today, climbing Mont Blanc is a favorite challenge for many climbers. In addition, a tunnel was made through the mountain, through which you can get to France from Italy and vice versa.
Dufour
This mountain is also considered national treasure two countries, Italy and Switzerland. Its height is 4634 meters, and the mountain itself is located in the mountain system of the Alps. The first ascent of this mountain was made in 1855 by a team of Swiss and British.
Peak House
Peak Dom is located in Switzerland in the Alps and its height reaches 4545 meters. The name of the peak means "cathedral" or "dome", which indicates that this is the highest mountain in the area. The conquest of this peak took place in 1858, which was made by the Englishman J.L. Davis, accompanied by the Swiss.
Liskamm
This mountain is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy in the Alps. Its height is 4527 meters. A lot of snow avalanches come down here, and therefore the climb becomes even more dangerous. The first ascent was in 1861 by a British-Swiss expedition.
Thus, the European mountains are relatively high and beautiful. Every year they attract a huge number of climbers. According to the complexity of the ascent, all peaks are different, so people with any degree of training can climb here.
The program of climbing the highest peaks of all continents has an abbreviated name, which can also be called a brand - "Seven Peaks". In English, which is understandable to the whole world - “Seven Summits”. This is one of the climbing collections, the implementation of which is an incentive to set goals in life for hundreds of citizens. different countries. The vast majority of those who climb Everest, one way or another, set as their goal the implementation of this program. Since the rest of the peaks are easier and cheaper than reaching the highest point of the Earth. It is very prestigious to become the first "seven peaker" in your country, in your state, to become the first woman in the country, the oldest, the youngest, the fastest.
Climbing all seven peaks is very expensive. Even the most economical option in total will approach 100 thousand dollars, not including the cost of equipment and preparation for expeditions. In reality, the optimal cost of the entire program is around $150,000.
It is clear that such expenses are available only to a very few of the climbers. When it comes to personal funds. However, a minority of those who hunt for the "Seven Peaks" spend their money exclusively. Most are supported by sponsors, governments, or travel for charitable fundraising programs. The legislation, relatively speaking, of the “Anglo-Saxon” countries allows deducting donations for the needs of a number of organizations from the taxable base. These are medical institutions, funds to help veterans of military conflicts, the disabled, etc. By collecting donations for them, the climber “unfastens” a little on his travels. Along with the fact that more money is printed in these countries than in others, this leads to the fact that half of the list of “seven tops” are citizens of the USA, Great Britain and Canada and Australia that joined them.
The Seven Peaks program was born in the first half of the 80s, when the first signs appeared that it could be done. The whole history of its occurrence is described in our article.
Recall that, according to encyclopedias: "mainland" (from seasoned - strong, large), this is the Russian analogue of the European word "continent" (from Latin continens - singular). Continents are large massifs earth's crust, most of the surface of which protrudes above the level of the oceans in the form of land. Islands do not belong to continents and continents.
From a scientific point of view, the objects of the Seven Peaks program are highly controversial. Firstly, the prevailing opinion among scientists is that Eurasia is one continent and its division into Europe and Asia is cultural, but not geographical. We are actively against it. If Elbrus is deprived of the status of the highest peak of the continent, the number of foreign climbers will decrease significantly. Although the status of the highest point in Europe for the Caucasian peak is very controversial. From the point of view of Soviet geographers, the border of the parts of the world runs along the Kuma-Manych depression, while Elbrus moves away to Asia. An even greater diversity of views on whether to count the Carstensz Pyramid highest point Australia. With none of the scientific theories, the western part of the island New Guinea does not apply to the "Green Continent". These are all amusing disputes and arguments, which have practically nothing to do with practical life.
So, the 7 highest peaks of the continents are:
- Everest (Chomolungma or Chomolungma), 8848 m. Asia.
- Aconcagua, 6962 m. South America.
- Denali (old name - McKinley), 6194 m. North America.
- Kilimanjaro, 5895 m. Africa.
- Elbrus, 5642 m. Europe.
- Vinson massif, 4897 m. Antarctica.
- Pyramid Carstensz (Punchak Jaya), 4884 m. Australia. Peak Kosciuszko (Kosciuszko), 2228 m. Australia.
So, scientific debate on this topic is best left to those who are paid money for it. We love the magical (divine, as they say) number "Seven", not "Six" (considered diabolical). It doesn't matter that there are eight vertices! And based on this we build our story. So, what mountains are included in the list of the highest peaks of the continents?
Everest (8848 m) - the highest peak in Asia, the continent of Eurasia and the highest peak of the planet Earth (if you count from the level of the ocean), also the highest in the Northern Hemisphere of our planet. The mountain is located on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China). Numerous height measurements showed different results even with modern methods. Therefore, the specified height is conditional, it was accepted as a result of coordination, so as not to escalate passions.
Climbing Everest requires careful preparation, about two months of life in expeditionary conditions and overcoming the problems associated with being in the so-called "death zone", at an altitude above 8000 meters. However, in modern conditions, it can be stated that with the right organization and a sufficient degree of luck, every physically healthy person can climb Mount Everest. V Lately ascents are made mainly in the spring, during the so-called weather windows. This usually happens on the 20th of May. At the same time, the routes from the south and from the north are completely preliminarily hung with railing ropes.
Climbing Everest, which 30-40 years ago meant joining a group of climbing elites, has become a commercial undertaking. Sports expeditions have become a rarity, most of the routes (all but two) are not repeated. The 7 Summits Club prefers to conduct expeditions from the North side. Here, a permit is much cheaper, it is possible to drive a car to the base camp and there are much fewer objective dangers (ice collapses and avalanches). Western firms prefer southern route. First of all, fearing the unpredictability of the Chinese authorities, who can close the area for minor reasons, without any compensation to the organizers. They may not give a visa to individual participants, for political reasons. But there is still a moment, in the South at higher price, the profits of the organizers are much higher than in the North.
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Aconcagua (6962 m) - the highest peak of the part of the world America and the continent of South America, also the main one in the southern hemisphere of the planet. The mountain is located in Argentina, a large and colorful country. Climbing Aconcagua is a real high-altitude ascent, which is carried out, so to speak, under the conditions of a lightweight expedition (the duration of the trip is only 20 days). Separate cargo transportation at the bottom of the route facilitates the ascent, as well as the availability of certain amenities at the base camp. There are no technical difficulties on the classic route, however, there are plenty of physical ones. First of all, this is the height, the reaction to which is often unpredictable even among experienced athletes. Strong winds are considered the main obstacle, which are associated with the openness of the territory to air masses from the oceans.
Every year, about 3,000 climbers attempt to climb Aconcagua. They climb two gorges from two base camps. However, the routes at the top are the same. Success reaches about half of the participants. This is due to the lack of readiness of climbers. And partly with the attitude of local guides, who are not inclined to take risks and are ready to turn the whole group or individual participants at any opportunity. So we highly recommend joining a group led by visiting, Russian-speaking guides. Better - from our company ...
Aconcagua climbing programs are getting more expensive from year to year due to the policies of local authorities. So don't delay.
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Denali (6194 m) - the highest peak of the mainland of North America. Located in the USA, in the state of Alaska, near the North polar circle. A typical ascent takes approximately three weeks, of which two weeks is hard work in the glacier zone, in conditions close to extreme. Participants are required to use purely mountaineering skills to a greater extent than on other peaks of the "seven". At the same time, all goods must be carried independently, including recycled waste. And when organizing a trip to Denali, you will have to solve a puzzle with obtaining an official permit and an American visa. All this is not at all difficult if you start in time.
In recent years, the number of climbers who aim to climb Denali has stabilized at around 1,500 per year. A season is considered successful when the percentage of "climbing" is above 50%. Most of the ascents are made in June - the first half of July. In the middle of summer, due to the state of the glacier, flights on airplanes become dangerous and stop by the beginning of August.
The American authorities issue permission to organize commercial programs only to a few companies and only with an American “registration”. For us, this means the need to use American guides under an agreement with one of the local companies. Let's face it, agreeing on all the details of interaction with them was not a smooth process. The difference in the mentality of our two mountaineering schools is very significant, but now mutual understanding has already been achieved and the problems are in the past.
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Kilimanjaro (5895 m) is the highest peak of the African continent and part of the world. The mountain is located in Tanzania, not far from the border with Kenya and from the equator. It is considered the highest single-standing peak in the world. local national park strictly regulates ascents and allocates for expeditions limited number days, on average a week. At the same time, one of the goals is to ensure maximum employment for the local population working in the service of groups. Therefore, for one climber there are two or even more employees of the host companies.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in the equatorial climate zone. The temperature difference between seasons is minimal. Practically climbing can be done all year round.
Due to the limited time, the ascent is carried out without sufficient acclimatization, which complicates the task of reaching the summit for an unprepared person. And these are the vast majority. Therefore, the ascent to the highest point can be done by no more than one third of the visitors. At the same time, almost all representatives of our country reach the top. What affects here: the power of salt or greed (money paid)?
In any case, a trip to Kilimanjaro is an exciting adventure, getting to know amazing nature Africa and its people is simply amazing. This is the best way to fall in love with the "black continent", which many are wary of. And, of course, we consider it obligatory to include in the program the so-called "safaris", excursions in national parks.
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Elbrus (5642 m) is the highest peak in Europe. The mountain is located in Russia, a little north of the Main Caucasian Range and, accordingly, from the border with Georgia. Climbing in favorable conditions requires only elementary climbing skills and is available to all physically healthy people. However, the load will still be serious, and the effect of height will make itself felt. The recommended time for the Elbrus climbing program is 9 days.
There is enough developed infrastructure, which provides relatively comfortable conditions life for all days except the day of ascension.
Elbrus is still a territory of freedom. In this regard, only Kosciuszko can compare with him. Attempts to introduce payments do not meet with understanding from the majority of climbers.
There are no general statistics on Elbrus. An approximate estimate of the number of climbers is 25-30 thousand per year. The vast majority rises in July and August.
Programs of the Club 7 Peaks on Elbrus
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The Vinson Massif (4897 m) is the highest peak of the part of the world and the mainland of Antarctica. The mountain is located on an amazing icy continent, which so far belongs to all mankind. However, in the region of the very top, the absolute owner is the ALE (Antarctic Logistic Expedition) company, which determines the “rules of the game” here. But even the simplest calculations, how long the ascent will last, they are not able to do, the real schedule of "flights" is dictated by unpredictable weather.
Since the cost of an expedition to the Vinson Massif is very significant, only serious people get to its foot. And, as a rule, they successfully ascend, having overcome the terrible cold and wind.
It is important to dress properly. But this is also checked.
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And the highest point of the part of the world and the continent of Australia, coupled with the colossal area of Oceania, is represented by two options: the Karstensz Pyramid and Mount Kosciuszko.
Pyramid Karstensz, she, in the Indonesian way, Punchak Jaya (4884-5 m, on some maps even 5030 m) is the highest peak in Australia and Oceania. Located on the island of New Guinea. The most politically problematic mountain of the Seven Peaks, which had been simply closed to the public for 10 years before. It is a rocky ridge of considerable length, located above the humid tropical jungle. Climbing and descending requires skills in working with climbing equipment, with a rope. However, as part of a group and under the guidance of experienced instructors, overcoming difficult rocky areas is quite possible for any person.
The helicopter version has also existed for quite a long time, in which the base camp is reached by a rotorcraft. However, there are pitfalls here as well. Bad weather is a daily occurrence here, every flight is in danger of being disrupted.
Europe cannot boast of high mountains, which, against the background of the Himalayan giants, look like dwarfs, hardly reaching up to five thousand meters. Plus, here the scientists have a complete confusion regarding which territories, and, accordingly, mountain systems, refer to Europe. One believes that the Caucasus does not belong to Europe, while others, on the contrary, are sure that the Caucasus Mountains are part of Europe. We will stick to the second option, on the basis of which we have compiled a list of the ten highest mountain peaks in Europe. Keep in mind that in mountain ranges stretching for tens of kilometers with numerous peaks, only one, the highest, is taken into account.
10. Bazarduzu, Azerbaijan, 4.466 meters
Mount Bazarduzu with a height of 4.466 meters is part of the large Caucasus Range, located on the border of Azerbaijan and Russia. The name of the mountain from the Turkic languages is translated as " market Square”, in memory of the annual big fair in the valley in the Middle Ages, which brought together merchants from all four corners of the world. The peak was first conquered in 1847 by the Russian explorer A. Aleksandrov.
9. Matterhorn, Switzerland/Italy, 4.478 meters
The Matterhorn peak at 4.478 meters is located on the very border of Italy and Switzerland, in the region known as the Pennine Alps. After several unsuccessful attempts, the peak was conquered by a team of English climbers in 1865, in which four people died during the descent, breaking into a cliff.
8. Weisshorn, Switzerland, 4.506 meters
Weisshorn Peak, whose name translates from German as "White Peak", has a height of 4.506 meters. The mountain is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy in the region of the Pennine Alps, located in the western part of the Alps. For the first time the peak was able to conquer the British John Tyndall, with a group of local guides, in 1861.
7. Liskamm, Switzerland/Italy, 4.527 meters
Mount Liskamm is located almost on the border of Italy and Switzerland in the western part of the Alps, the famous Pennine Alps. The top has two peaks, where the highest one has a height of 4.538 meters. This mountain is famous for a large number of snow avalanches and numerous blocks hanging on the ridge, for which it has received the nickname "cannibal" among climbers. For the first time, climbers were able to climb the mountain, climbed in 1861. The expedition was attended by 14 people, among whom were eight British and six local Swiss guides.
6. House, Switzerland, 4.545 meters
Peak Dom, with a height of 4554 meters, is located in the western part of the Alps, in the region known as the Pennine Alps, is the second highest mountain in Switzerland. The name of the mountain "House", translated from German language as a "dome" or "cathedral", as if hinting that this is the highest peak in the area. The mountain was first climbed by Briton J. L. Davis with Swiss guides in 1858.
5. Dufour, Switzerland/Italy, 4.634 meters
Peak Dufour, 4.634 meters high, is the highest point of the Monte Rosa mountain range, which is part of the Pennine Alps, located almost on the very border of Switzerland and Italy. By the way at a time, this mountain is the highest mountain peak Switzerland. For the first time, an international team of climbers, consisting mainly of British and Swiss, conquered the mountain in 1855. The peak is named after the famous Swiss engineer and topographer Guillaume-Henri Dufour, who made a detailed topographic map of the southwestern part of modern Switzerland for military purposes.
4. Mont Blanc, Italy/France, 4.810 meters
Mount Mont Blanc with a height of 4.810 meters, which can be called the highest of the real European peaks, is located in the western part of the Alps on the border of Italy and France. Formally, the mountain is in the possession of both countries, in order to avoid constant political squabbles for the right to call Mont Blanc their national treasure. For the first time the mountain was conquered in 1786 by the Savoyard (now this region is part of France) Jacques Balma and the Swiss Michel Paccard. It is very popular today tourist place, and a tunnel was cut through the mountain connecting Italy with France.
3. Shkhara, Georgia, 5.201 meters
Mount Shkhara, having a height of 5.201 meters, is located in the central part of the main Caucasian ridge on the border of Georgia and Russia. For the first time the summit was conquered by the Anglo-Swedish team of climbers in 1888, which was attended by Yu. Almera, D. Konina and S. Rota. Today it is one of the easiest top ten peaks in Europe to climb, which has become a real Mecca for tourists who have a soft spot for mountains.
2. Dykhtau, Russia, 5.205 meters
The second highest mountain peak in Europe, Dykhtau, is also located in Russia on the main Caucasian ridge, in its highest mountain region, Bezengi. The peak rises to a height of 5.205 meters above sea level, was first conquered by the British Albert Mummery and the Swiss Heinrich Zarflu in 1888. The name of the peak Dykhtau is translated from the language of the local people as "Steep Mountain".
1. Elbrus, Russia, 5.642 meters
Mount Elbrus, which is located in the Russian part of the Caucasus Mountains, is the mouth of an extinct volcano consisting of two peaks connected by a saddle jumper. The western peak of the mountain rises to 5.642 meters above sea level, making Elbrus the highest mountain peak in Europe. For the first time, Elbrus was conquered in 1874 by a team of British climbers led by Florence Grove. Now the mountain has become something of a tourist attraction, which amateur climbers with average training are trying to conquer.
