9. Hua Shan, China
Sometimes referred to as the Heavenly Stairs, the plank walk around the mountain of Hua Shan in China is no place for the faint of heart. The walk consists of unstable wooden boards precariously clinging to the cliffs. With no guard rails and a largely unstable construction, many lives have been claimed by the walk, which features drops of up to 7,000 feet. Fortunately, there are safer ways to explore the area, including a cable car which runs up the mountain.
10. Mont Blanc, France
With a peak of over 16,000 feet, Mont Blanc in France is one of the most dangerous hiking spots in Europe. Nonetheless, some 20,000 adventurers from all over the world, determined to explore this dramatically beautiful landscape, visit every year. With high wind speeds and a constant risk of avalanches, the mountain has claimed dozens of lives in recent decades. If you do decide to visit, make sure you come prepared and are vigilant to weather warnings.
