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Condé Nast TravelerSep 26, 2026

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

From Ecuador's snowcapped Cotopaxi to Malaysia's lush Kinabalu, the most beautiful mountains in the world offer dramatic landscapes, biodiverse climates, and something for every kind of curious visitor.

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Table MountainSightCape Town, South Africamountain in Cape Town, South Africa
MT.Rainier National ParkSightMount Rainier National Park, United Statesnational park in Washington state
Mount FitzroySightEl Chaltén, Argentinamountain in Patagonia, Argentina
Hooker ValleyTrailAoraki, New Zealandwalk at all skill levels
Sealy Tarns TrackTrailAoraki, New Zealandmore challenging walk
Mont BlancSightLes Houches, Francemountain in Europe
Mount FujiSightFujinomiya, Japanmountain in Japan
Mount KinabaluAttractionKinabalu, MalaysiaMalaysia's highest mountain
Mount McKinleySightDenali National Park and Preserve, United Statesmountain in the United States

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