10 Most Colourful Mountains in The World

Nidhi Kadere

Seven Colored Earths, Mauritius

This colourful grouping of granular entities stands out to us due to its blending of colours. Found close to the village of Chamarel, it was created when volcanic rock transformed into clay, producing various colour swirls. 

Seven Colored Earths in Mauritius | Shutterstock

Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

This national park in northern Ethiopia is a World UNESCO Heritage site and a unique biosphere with an abundance of flora and fauna.

Simien Mountains National Park in Northern Ethiopia | Shutterstock

Remarkable Rocks, Australia

These granite boulders are thought to have undergone 500 million years of environmental impact from the elements. Golden orange lichen, a fungus and algae organism that reflects light, is found on some of these rocks.

Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Australia | Shutterstock

Serranias del Hornocal, Argentina

This jagged-appearing yet colourful geological formation in the Jujuy province of northwest Argentina is known as the Hill of 14 Colours and has recently attracted tourists' attention.

Serranias del Hornocal | Shutterstock

Jotunheimen Mountains, Norway

One of the world's largest mountain ranges, one can see these stunning Jotunheimen Mountains On the Sognefjellet National Tourist Route. Driving through Europe's highest mountain pass is the best way to take in this location's beauty.

Jotunheimen Mountains | Depositphotos

Montagne Sainte-Victoire, France

Mountain biking and rock climbing are enjoyable ways to explore Montagne Sainte Victoire, which is also home to revered religious landmarks like the Saint-Ser Hermitage, a tiny chapel constructed inside a cave.

Montagne Sainte Victoire | Shutterstock

Zhangye National Geopark, China

This UNESCO national park is regarded as one of China's most stunning natural wonders, and it can be found in the northwest Chinese province of Gansu, at the base of the Qilian Mountains.

Zhangye National Geopark | Depositphotos

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona

This 280,000-acre national monument, which was established in 2000 and is located in Northern Arizona close to the Utah state line, gives the impression that you have entered another planet.

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument Landscapes at sunrise | Shutterstock

Landmannalaugar Mountain, Iceland

Colourful Landmannalaugar Mountain makes for a stunning backdrop for photographs. Despite its attractive appearance, Landmannalaugar is praised for being a great hiking location.

Landmannalaugar Mountain | Depositphotos

Rainbow Mountain, Peru

This vibrant mountain near Cusco, also known as Vinicunca or Montana de Siete Colores (the Mountain of Seven Colours), has recently gained international recognition. During Peru's peak travel season, this mountain draws 1,500 tourists per day.

Rainbow mountains or Vinicunca Montana de Siete Colores | Shutterstock