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The highest points in Wales, England, and Northern Ireland are Snowdon/ Yr Wyddfa (1,085 m), Scafell Pike (978 m), and Slieve Donard/ Sliabh Dónairt (850 m) respectively.The highest point on UK overseas territory is Mount Paget, 2,934 m, on South Georgia (claimed by Argentina).
Mont Blanc (BrE: / ˌ m ɒ̃ ˈ b l ɒ̃ (k)/; AmE: / ˌ m ɒ n (t) ˈ b l ɑː ŋ k /) [3] is the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, and the highest mountain in Europe outside the Caucasus Mountains, rising 4,805.59 m (15,766 ft) [1] above sea level, located on the Franco-Italian border. [4]
Europe's tallest peak, Mount Elbrus, is located in the Caucasus Mountains, within Southern Russia. It is a dormant volcano with two summits, the taller west summit that has an elevation of 5,642 m, and the shorter east summit that has an elevation of 5,621 m.
Where Are the Highest Mountains in Europe? If – like us – you immediately said “the Alps”, then think again! That record goes to Mount Elbrus is the Caucasus Mountains with an impressive highest peak of 18,510 feet (5,642 meters).
Mount Elbrus [a] is the highest mountain in Russia and Europe. It is a dormant volcano rising 5,642 m (18,510 ft) above sea level, and is the highest stratovolcano in the supercontinent of Eurasia, as well as the tenth-most prominent peak in the world. [7]
Mont Blanc, mountain massif and highest peak (15,771 feet [4,807 metres]) in Europe. Located in the Alps, the massif lies along the French-Italian border and reaches into Switzerland. It extends southwestward from Martigny, Switzerland, for about 25 miles (40 km) and has a maximum width of 10 miles.
The ten highest mountains in Europe are Mount Elbrus, Mount Dykh-Tau, Mount Shkhara, Mount Koshtan-Tau, Mount Kazbek, Mount Tetnuldi, Mont Blanc, Mount Dzhimara, Mount Ushba and Monte Rosa. The majority of these mountains form part of the Caucasus Mountain Range, with just Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa located in the European Alps.
Mount Elbrus gets the title of highest in Europe. Another, perhaps better known, peak is Mont Blanc. It is the highest mountain in the Alps and the European Union. Its elevation is 15,781 feet...
The mountain is a rocky and sporadic formation, but it’s one of Europe’s most unique peaks. With two separate peaks reaching the same elevation, the Grossglockner and the Kleinglockner share the title of Austria’s tallest peak.
Discover the highest mountains in Europe including Europe's highest mountain, where they are and how they compare in this five-minute guide.