TOP 10 AMAZING ROCK CLIMBING DESTINATIONS ACROSS THE WORLD
Rock climbing is an amazing outdoor activity, especially if you're lucky enough to visit
new destinations and test your climbing skills.
So, if you an adventure type of person, check out the list we prepared for you.
It has ten destinations that are very popular not only in their countries, but worldwide
as well.
You may have already heard of Yosemite National Park in sunny California, or the Dolomites
in charming Italy, but there are also other places that are visited by millions of tourists
and climbers each year.
We definitely saw something special about these places, so we wanted you to check them
out and if you're that lucky, visit at least one and have fun for us!
1.
Grand Teton National Park The Grand Teton National Park is located in
Teton County in Wyoming, USA.
The Teton Range is a part of the Rocky Mountains and it is one of the most popular destinations
for mountaineering and rock climbing in the States.
You don't need a permission for climbing, but it's preferred if you to register your
planned route at the National Park Service.
Even the not so experienced can find routes that won't be difficult for beginners, but
there is fun and adventure for the advanced climbers as well.
2.
Torres del Paine National Park Torres del Paine National Park is located
in the region of Patagonia in Chile.
It is surrounded with other parks – Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and Los Glaciares
National Park.
The beauty in Torres del Paine is not only in the mountains, but in the lakes, glaciers
and rivers in the park.
Visiting this park will surely be one of the most wonderful experiences a nature lover
can have.
That's the reason why more than 150.000 visitors come here yearly, of which more than
half are tourists.
Many hikers come here to climb one of the three famous mountain peaks in the park (the
same on the picture).
The place is truly a real piece of nature heaven – green valleys, mountains and water
all around.
3.
Dolomites Located in the northeastern Italy, the Dolomites
are on the most famous mountain ranges in Italy and Europe as well.
They are also known as the "Pale Mountains", and they got their name after the French mineralogist
Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu.
The Dolomites are a home to 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000 metres, making the range
a popular tourist attraction, not only offering fun and adventure, but witnessing a mesmerizing
landscape as well.
Mountain climbers, skiers and everyone who loves snow sports are going to feel satisfied
here.
No wonder why the mountains were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009.
4.
Yosemite National Park The Yosemite National Park is located in the
Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, USA.
More than four million people visit the Park each year.
Here you will find so many nature spots that will take your breath away – deep valleys,
waterfalls, sequoia trees and many wild animals, such as bears and deers.
For the beginners, there is a Mountaineering School and rock
climbing routes for everyone.
But you should be careful – every year there are more than 100 accidents.
One of the reasons why many climbers come here are the rock formations El Capitan and
Half Dome.
5.
Banff National Park The Banff National Park is Canada's first
and oldest national park.
It is located in the province of Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies.
The highest mountain in the park is Mount Forbes and it is 11, 850 feet.
If you want more adventure, including rock climbing, visiting the park during the peak
season from July to September is a good option, or you can come in winter and enjoy the winter
wonderland.
Besides the rock climbing, any visitor can enjoy the beautiful mountain landscapes, including
the Lake Louise and the charming town of Banff.
No matter when do you plan to go, you will be fascinated by this national park.
6.
Siurana, Catalonia Siurana is a village that has a camp offering
a slightly different Spanish experience – no wild parties or fancy architecture.
In fact, this small place located on top of a mountain is offering a great climbing adventure
for any tourist who
is interested in this kind of activities.
Experienced visitors can enjoy the beauty of the climbing and at the same time enjoy
the Montsant National Park and the charming village, consisting of few medieval, stone
houses.
Tourists can accommodate in bungalows, which are very tourist – friendly.
People who are beginners at climbing can also rest knowing they can be accompanied by the
climbing experts there.
7.
Mount Arapiles Mount Arapiles is one of the best climbing
spots in Australia.
Climbing the mountain begun many years ago, in the 1960's with only few routes, while
today Mount Arapiles is offering more than 2.000 routes to rock climbers of every level
of experience.
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