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Peak season's over, the crowds have gone - and that’s when the real adventures begin. From Balkan ridges to vineyard bike rides, these are the smart places to go when shoulder season hits its stride.

Home to 18 mighty 4000ers, Switzerland’s Saasl Valley is a place where the mountains really do make you feel small - in the best possible way. On a three-day, all-action trip, Amy Marwick explores the ...

Asturias is the ancient heart of northern Spain, where rugged coastal cliffs meet lush greenery, rolling foothills and the high-rising limestone pinnacles of the Picos de Europa mountain range.

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