11 Stunning Pictures Of The Mountains You Should Not Miss!
Breathtaking is an adjective we use a lot when talking about the mountains. Because, well, they are. But since we do not want to overuse it, we chose different words this time: Take a look at these spectacular, impressive photos of the Alps and decide for yourself: How would you describe them?
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
At the foot of Le Grand Jorasses (right) and Dent du Geant (far left) in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc you will find the starting point to one of the most famous ski routes in the world, the Vallee Blanche.
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Cortina D'Ampezzo
For 17 years, Paolo Tassi has been working as a mountain guide in Cortina D’Ampezzo. Why he loves these mountains so much? “Because they’re fierce.”
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Davos
“I just feel better when I’m outside,” says mountain guide Stefan Bodemann from Davos. When you look at his "office", that’s totally understandable.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Alpspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen against a background masterfully coloured by nature – the stuff that photoshop fanatics’ dreams are made of.
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Grindelwald
There are faces in the Grindelwald mountains. Do you see them?
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Kitzbühel
Every year, pictures from the legendary Streif ski race in Kitzbühel catch the attention of the world. This photo shows that there is a lot more to discover in the Kitzbühel Alps.
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Lech Zürs am Arlberg
An impressive interplay of light and shadow on the Wöster massif in Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
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Megève
The smoking mountains of Megève.
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Olympiaregion Seefeld
The Seefelder Jochbahn cable car takes you from Rosshütte to the Seefelder Joch. Feels like flying!
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St. Anton am Arlberg
This sight answers the question why freeriders rave about the versatility of slopes in St. Anton am Arlberg.
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St. Moritz
In this photo, mountains only play a supporting role for once. In the lead: black ice on Lake Silvaplana in St. Moritz. An extraordinary sight, brought to you by nature.
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Photos: friendship.is // Ian Ehm, Katharina Krutisch, Heiko Mandl, David Payr, Walter Oberbramberger