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James Tapsfield samples an alternative
ski break at the St Martin Eco Chalets
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a very steep, snow
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slope on a bike do
brightest move.
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dness.
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my guide Herby, wh
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has suggested the ide
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ople enjoy the bikes
tells me: “The old pe
, if the old people
s than skiing.” Well
easier on the bone
can do it...
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age of Austria.
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