From frosty slopes and sharp turns to lazy lunches and evening strolls, this French getaway is pure Alpine bliss

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Do you daydream about swapping the rat race for an outdoor-centric existence The trailblazers here have all taken dramatic steps to change their lives their stories might just inspire you to do the same

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Meet the Isle of Man running club with a warm welcome for all

With the Winter Olympics in Cortina approaching, Alex Preston embarks on an adventurous trip to the Dolomites, where the thrill of the slopes is matched only by the pleasures of off-piste living