Downhill to downtown: The best ski and city breaks

Can't decide between an urban escape or a weekend on the slopes? These European sojourns offer the best of both worlds, writes Chris Madigan

Whether using tour operators who specialise in tailor-made travel or booking accommodation and transport independently, many holidaymakers have escaped the bonds of the summer package deal. Yet when it comes to winter holidays, people are reluctant to break out of the week-in-one-resort constraints. Within couples, there is often one partner who is less keen on bashing slopes from nine to five. And, while some ski resorts can claim great off-piste facilities, it is not quite the same as a city break. So why not combine the two?

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