Destinations: European Meccas Coming into the Old Country Living well is a European tradition, but playing hard is the continent's secret passion. We discover five towns where you'll be both challenged and charmed.
The 21st-century grand tour: mountain-biking near Chamonix (John-Norris.com)
Beyond the museums and Brie, Europe is a wild continent packed with adventure hot spots, where you can follow a day of hard play with a vintage Chateau Margaux. From Chamonix, France's alpine-sports hub, to Girona, Spain's cycling-mad town, we uncover five hamlets with unstoppable spirit and Old World Class.