Who doesn't dream of moving to the mountains? Here's our pick of the world's best mountain towns - places where the climbing, walking, biking and even skiing are just a few steps from your front door.

With over 50,000 kilometres of well-signposted trails, Austria offers everything from gentle lakeside walks to high-alpine adventures.

Peak season's over, the crowds have gone - and that’s when the real adventures begin. From Balkan ridges to vineyard bike ...