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Biodynamic farming takes organic
methods to the next level and wines
produced with these techniques are
becoming increasingly popular. Made
using the lunar cycle to dictate when to
plant and harvest, these wines are said
to be clearer and more vibrant. There
are now more than 450 biodynamic
producers around the world, including
many top French estates. The trend is
being led by the likes of wine supplier
“Indulge in the latest hot extreme sport”
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The new organic
Adrenalin junkies will be picking up
their ice axes and putting on crampons
this winter to indulge in the latest hot
extreme sport. Ice climbing is growing
in popularity among rock climbers, with
more and more competitive climbers
and a thriving scene. The sleepy village
of Kandersteg in the Swiss Alps is at
the centre of it, offering some of the best
climbs in Europe, as well as its annual
ice-climbing festival (6-8 January). But
you don’t have to be an elite climber
to enjoy Kandersteg – the ice festival
has workshops and classes for total
beginners, and there are climbs in the
area to suit all levels.
Gareth Henson
easyJet
flies to...
all the destinations mentioned.
See our insider guides on page 110.
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The insiders who’ve shared the
predictions with us are...
Ice climbing goes up
Les Caves de Pyrène, which is
involved with acclaimed London
restaurants Terroirs, Brawn and Soif. It
also plays a major role in the wine list at
Galvin La Chapelle and The Fat Duck,
among others.
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