If you like travelling mountains, this post is for you. Moreover, these are the world's colourful mountains. I like travelling and while searching for such places it was quite hard to find, so here is a blog about getting to know about these beautiful mountains, which you might like and decide to travel.
1. Montagne Sainte Victoire, France
What makes this limestone mountain ridge in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur so magnifique is that it has served as a muse for the French artist Paul Cézanne. This Post-Impressionist painter was inspired by this distinct landscape so much that Montagne Sainte Victoire became the constant subject of his paintings. Apparently, Cézanne never grew tired of capturing its appearance on this canvas, as he lived below the mountain and create a series of paintings on Montagne Sainte Victoire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (and discover these intriguing tales from the art world). These days, Montagne Sainte Victoire can be taken in through mountain biking and rock climbing; it’s also the location for religious heritage sites such as the Saint-Ser Hermitage, a tiny chapel built inside a cave.
2. Serranias del Hornocal, Argentina
Translated as the Hill of 14 Colors, this jagged-looking yet multicolored geological formation in the northwestern Argentinian province of Jujuy has gotten visitors’ attention in recent years. According to Jujuy’s tourism board’s website, you reach this colorful mountain by driving with care from the town of Humahuaca. Your ride will go along the winding and gravel-covered Provincial Route 73, traveling roughly 15 miles to reach this Hill of 14 Colors. At this location, visitors can view the panoramic scenery and park their vehicles at an observation point that’s 4,350 meters high (or just over 14,000 feet). While this may sound like a treacherous ride, these other roads around the globe can be much trickier.
3. Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Australia
How could we not include this amazing rock formation found in this park on Australia’s Kangaroo Island? These aptly-named granite boulders are said to have been shaped by 500 million years of environmental impact from the natural elements. The end result is quite an abstract vision. Some of these rocks are covered with golden orange lichen, which is a fungus and algae organism that reflects the sunlight. Other spotted colors include black mica, bluish quartz, and pinkish feldspar. Interpretive signs telling the story behind these rocks plus a viewing platform for those with accessibility needs. If you’re thinking about a future trip to Australia, here are other popular locations to visit.
4. Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia
A World UNESCO Heritage site, this national park in northern Ethiopia is a biosphere onto its own with an abundance of flora and fauna. Canyon gorges, soft turfs, deep valleys, and vegetation such as a type of flowering tree known as Erica arborea are all nestled here. Wildlife can be found within the park as well. Walia ibex, an endangered species of goat that’s native to this region of Ethiopia, is a resident. Other coinciding rare animals include the Ethiopian wolf (also known as a Simien fox) and Gelada baboon and several birds of prey.
5. Seven Colored Earths, Mauritius
While they’re technically sand dunes, this colorful granular grouping stands out to us because of their blended hues. Found near the village of Chamarel, this geological marvel is a result of volcanic rock becoming clay that bridged together various elements and brought forth a result of different colors that have swirled together. Surrounded by forest, this harmonious blend of shades have settled amongst each other with red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple, and yellow shining in their own right. And speaking of sand, discover these different colored sand beaches around the world.
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