Trek and tour: 5 city breaks offering mountain escapes

With annual leave disappearing like snow off a dyke, it’s important to cram as much as we can into the our precious holiday entitlement.  If like me, you love the buzz of the city and the solitude of the great outdoors – why not enjoy both by seeking city breaks that offer mountain escapes.  I’ve hand-picked five radically different destinations where you can spend the day clambering up mountains and be back in time for evening cocktails. 

city breaks with mountain escapes Alhambra Palace

Antonio Cinotti Alhambra Palace

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Climbing Mount Toubkal: Atlas Mountain Challenge

After six months of training, I finally set off on my Atlas Mountain trek last week in a state of excitement and trepidation.  Would all the hard work pay off?  How would I cope with altitude sickness, the trots or a combination of both?  And most importantly, would I make it to the summit of the mighty Mount Toubkal?  All is revealed…….

Atlas Mountains skyline

Office Breaks Atlas Mountains skyline

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