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About Chalet Absolute Alpine
- Absolute Alpine is a young, energetic chalet company offering catered winter ski holidays and self-catered summer holidays in the historic and picturesque village of Samoens.
- Fantastic skiing available for all abilities with an envied snow history.
- Family friendly chalet and resort with meals and meal times adaptable to suit the younger ones.
- Nanny service available to keep the little ones entertained.
- Flexible accommodation as the chalet can either be split into two separate units or kept as one for larger groups (up to 21). For larger groups, all meals will be served together.
- Beautifully decorated chalet with luxury en suite bathrooms (the children's bunk room has its own private bathroom next to the room) and very comfy sofas.
- Private hot tubs with stunning views over the valley - perfect for enjoying a beer in after a day on the mountains.
- 4 minute walk to the centre of town, 3 minute transfer to the ski lift (we will provide daily shuttles).
- 7 bedrooms sleeping up to 21 guests
Accommodation:
- 7 bedrooms, sleeping up to 21 people all with luxury showers or baths
- 1 children's room with two sets of bunk beds
- Large outdoor hot tub
- Large open plan living spaces (with very comfy sofas)
- Generous dining area
- Honesty bar
- Music, films, Nintendo Wii and games for the whole family
- Selection of board games and books
- Free WiFi internet access
- Toasty wood burning fire place
Facilities:
bar, boot dryers, cot/highchair, games console, garden, hot tub (outdoor), laundry facilities, open fireplace, private parking (open), satellite/cable TV, wifi (free public area)
Cuisine:
For catered bookings:
- Tea or coffee delivered to your room first thing
- Variety of cooked breakfasts available as well as cereals, muesli, freshly baked bread and croissants alongside jams and marmalades
- Home baked cakes, muffins and biscuits to welcome you back from the slopes
- Delicious four course evening meal (starter, main, dessert and cheese course) accompanied by quality house wines
- Packed lunches also available for a small additional cost to help you maximise your time on the slopes
- Welcome hamper - we provide a complimentary welcome hamper on arrival with a tempting selection of essentials
- Evening meals - if you wish, we can come to your chalet to cook your evening meal (and do the washing up!) We have a variety of menus and options to suit so please contact us for a quote
- Picnics, packed lunches, BBQs - just let us know what you want, we'll deliver it to the chalet for you - please contact us for a quote
- Shopping service - we can do a full shop for you before you arrive, so you're stocked up from day one - please contact us for a quote
Services:
- All towels and linen - a hairdryer is also provided in each room to save you valuable luggage space!
- Shuttle service to the ski lift unless you would prefer to take the ski bus
- UK plug socket in each bedroom
- L'Occitane en Provence toiletries in the bathrooms
- Use of the chalet facilities throughout your holiday - hot tub, TV, Wifi internet access, movies, music, Wii, books, games etc.
- Storage for skis, boards and bikes
- The Absolute Alpine team on hand to offer any advice, recommendations or assistance you may need in making the most of your holiday e.g. booking of activities, child care arrangements
- Luxury under floor heating
- Beautiful log fire in the living area
Resort & location information:
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Resort name: Samoens
Ski area: Grand Massif
Country: France
Amenities: bars and restaurants, cash withdrawal facility, childcare, cinema, cycling, high altitude restaurants, hiking, horse riding, ice rink, lake, mountain biking, paragliding, rafting, skiing/snowboarding, supermarket, swimming pool (outdoor), tennis, tourist office
Guest reviews:
Guest reviews
"Dear Sam and Steve. A huge thank you on behalf of all of us, for making Mum;s 70th such a lovely occasion. Despite the lousy weather, Sam’s smile provided us all the sunshine we needed. Thanks so much for your care and attention. Good luck with everything. With love from Rosi and the gang of us!
June 22nd 2010
Rosi and Group" 28 Jul 10
June 22nd 2010
Rosi and Group" 28 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"Thank you both for a great stay. You have made us all feel welcome in your home. Food was great, sorry we drank all your wine... You're doing a great job. Looking after 17 must be hard. Hope to see you both soon.
21st March 2010
Rob and Shirley
Love the chalet! Great food and an absolutely awesome skiing holiday! Best of luck to you both.
28th March 2010
Rachel
Excellent hospitality, food great, standards of everything are very good. Keep it up and you will succeed in your business. Good luck for the future. We will see you again!
4th April 2010
Martin and Cath
Dear Sam and Steve. We have loved our week here with you. Coming back to this chalet has been like putting on a pair of fluffy moon boots after a day in ski boots. Warm, comforting, relaxing, cosy and inviting. You make the whole chalet hosting thing look effortless. You are made for this life. You Have made us feel so welcome, despite the felt tips, stickers and dirty paws of our children wrecking the joint! It has been bliss to have someone cook delicious meals and then do the washing up too. A proper holiday! Finally a big thank you for being the children’s entertainment for the week, for taking such good care of Posy and for Kip and Effie hanging off your every move. Oh and for being so understanding about our need to over stay our welcome! Thank you again. We would highly recommend you to all we know. Love the family that never left.
18th April 2010
Nick, Phoebe, Kip, Effie and Po Po x" 12 Jul 10
21st March 2010
Rob and Shirley
Love the chalet! Great food and an absolutely awesome skiing holiday! Best of luck to you both.
28th March 2010
Rachel
Excellent hospitality, food great, standards of everything are very good. Keep it up and you will succeed in your business. Good luck for the future. We will see you again!
4th April 2010
Martin and Cath
Dear Sam and Steve. We have loved our week here with you. Coming back to this chalet has been like putting on a pair of fluffy moon boots after a day in ski boots. Warm, comforting, relaxing, cosy and inviting. You make the whole chalet hosting thing look effortless. You are made for this life. You Have made us feel so welcome, despite the felt tips, stickers and dirty paws of our children wrecking the joint! It has been bliss to have someone cook delicious meals and then do the washing up too. A proper holiday! Finally a big thank you for being the children’s entertainment for the week, for taking such good care of Posy and for Kip and Effie hanging off your every move. Oh and for being so understanding about our need to over stay our welcome! Thank you again. We would highly recommend you to all we know. Love the family that never left.
18th April 2010
Nick, Phoebe, Kip, Effie and Po Po x" 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"Thank you for such an incredible week. I can honestly say that in almost 25 years of ski holidays I have never enjoyed a trip so much. Superb chalet and excellent food and wine (from bottles – what a treat!) Thank you for helping so much with Max and looking after us all so well. We simply cannot wait
to come again. All the best for a long and successful chaleting career. All we need is for Steve to learn to ski and everything will be perfect.
7th March 2010
Sparky, Esther and Max
As this was our first ever skiing holiday, we didn't know what to compare it against, but after being here for a week, we now know that it doesn't get much better than this! The food was amazing and plentiful, the broccoli was to die for. And if that wasn't enough, the Hot Tub at the end of the day made
us all feel refreshed and ready to start again. You both made us very welcome and couldn't do enough for us. We will be back! Thanks for our best ever holiday!
14th March 2010
Phil, Kerry, Georgia & Alex
We really enjoyed our stay. There's so many things we could mention; your service has been excellent. I hope you didn't mind us! Well what can I say about the food – well it was the
best I have ever had. I'll have a take away please! I really really enjoyed it and so did all the others. We really loved this area – it’s soooo clean! This chalet felt like home! We love you all thank you.
21st March 2010
Maya (aged 7)" 12 Jul 10
to come again. All the best for a long and successful chaleting career. All we need is for Steve to learn to ski and everything will be perfect.
7th March 2010
Sparky, Esther and Max
As this was our first ever skiing holiday, we didn't know what to compare it against, but after being here for a week, we now know that it doesn't get much better than this! The food was amazing and plentiful, the broccoli was to die for. And if that wasn't enough, the Hot Tub at the end of the day made
us all feel refreshed and ready to start again. You both made us very welcome and couldn't do enough for us. We will be back! Thanks for our best ever holiday!
14th March 2010
Phil, Kerry, Georgia & Alex
We really enjoyed our stay. There's so many things we could mention; your service has been excellent. I hope you didn't mind us! Well what can I say about the food – well it was the
best I have ever had. I'll have a take away please! I really really enjoyed it and so did all the others. We really loved this area – it’s soooo clean! This chalet felt like home! We love you all thank you.
21st March 2010
Maya (aged 7)" 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"Personally, I'm crap at Mario Kart, Just Dance and skiing but somehow I still has a fabulous week as I do have a great appreciation for good food, good wine and great company. You couldn't possibly have done more for us and I really am so grateful. A real holiday for me is no cooking or cleaning
so it definitely ticked those boxes... and some! I think you are a lovely couple and I wish you all the love, luck, health and happiness you deserve.
28th February 2010
O’Mahony family
It's a six star set up and you really have outdone yourselves. See you next year!!
28th February 2010
Noel
Thank you x100! The Sherrards have had a fabulous holiday – the chalet is cosy and plush, the food is out of this world and your service impeccable yet friendly. Ruby's childcare worked well – she certainly seemed happy! We've had superb skiing too – see you next year then! Love and best wishes and good luck for the rest of the year.
28th February 2010
Sherrard family
Superb hosts and excellent food. And the brownies are awesome!
28th February 2010
Sarah
Top chalet. Sam and Steve are a really nice couple and I wish them all the best in the future.
28th February 2010
Phil
Thank you Sam and Steve for a wonderful weeks holiday, we have had a fantastic time though taking a few skiing injuries home with us! Fabulous chalet, 'fine' dining and we have been looked after amazingly well. You have thought of everything and we hope you have a successful business, you
both deserve it. 110% good luck!
7th March 2010
Pam, Stephen, Sara and Andy " 12 Jul 10
so it definitely ticked those boxes... and some! I think you are a lovely couple and I wish you all the love, luck, health and happiness you deserve.
28th February 2010
O’Mahony family
It's a six star set up and you really have outdone yourselves. See you next year!!
28th February 2010
Noel
Thank you x100! The Sherrards have had a fabulous holiday – the chalet is cosy and plush, the food is out of this world and your service impeccable yet friendly. Ruby's childcare worked well – she certainly seemed happy! We've had superb skiing too – see you next year then! Love and best wishes and good luck for the rest of the year.
28th February 2010
Sherrard family
Superb hosts and excellent food. And the brownies are awesome!
28th February 2010
Sarah
Top chalet. Sam and Steve are a really nice couple and I wish them all the best in the future.
28th February 2010
Phil
Thank you Sam and Steve for a wonderful weeks holiday, we have had a fantastic time though taking a few skiing injuries home with us! Fabulous chalet, 'fine' dining and we have been looked after amazingly well. You have thought of everything and we hope you have a successful business, you
both deserve it. 110% good luck!
7th March 2010
Pam, Stephen, Sara and Andy " 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"I don't usually fill these things in but we had such a good holiday I thought I should. Many thanks to you for your hospitality and for making our stay so enjoyable. 11 out of 10!
7th February 2010
Wakefield family
Our first skiing holiday, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place! Lovely accommodation, great food, scenery to die for and a great couple (Steve and Sam) catering for our every whim! We wish you all the best in your new business venture – you really do deserve it! If success is down to hard work then you are guaranteed to be very successful. Lots of love.
7th February 2010
Andrea, Rob and Haylee
Sam, Steve and Stev-o. Thank you all for making us all welcome into this lovely chalet. The food, hospitality and the location of this has been excellent. Good luck in the future and thanks again for making this a home from home. Hope to come back again!!
14th February 2010
Dani and Chelsea
Earlier in the year we stayed in ‘La Grande’ but this time we stayed in ‘La Petite’ – but which one is better? There is only one way to find out! Thanks for a lovely time again.
21st February 2010
Winsalls and friends
Thank you for such a fantastic week. The chalet and facilities were perfect for our group, the food was amazing and the wine was generous, which made for very merry evenings and a few slightly sore heads in the morning! Steve's advice on best skiing areas every day was really useful and helped us get the most out of our week. Good luck with the rest of the season, we will hopefully see you next year and possibly in the summer.
21st February 2010
The vets" 12 Jul 10
7th February 2010
Wakefield family
Our first skiing holiday, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place! Lovely accommodation, great food, scenery to die for and a great couple (Steve and Sam) catering for our every whim! We wish you all the best in your new business venture – you really do deserve it! If success is down to hard work then you are guaranteed to be very successful. Lots of love.
7th February 2010
Andrea, Rob and Haylee
Sam, Steve and Stev-o. Thank you all for making us all welcome into this lovely chalet. The food, hospitality and the location of this has been excellent. Good luck in the future and thanks again for making this a home from home. Hope to come back again!!
14th February 2010
Dani and Chelsea
Earlier in the year we stayed in ‘La Grande’ but this time we stayed in ‘La Petite’ – but which one is better? There is only one way to find out! Thanks for a lovely time again.
21st February 2010
Winsalls and friends
Thank you for such a fantastic week. The chalet and facilities were perfect for our group, the food was amazing and the wine was generous, which made for very merry evenings and a few slightly sore heads in the morning! Steve's advice on best skiing areas every day was really useful and helped us get the most out of our week. Good luck with the rest of the season, we will hopefully see you next year and possibly in the summer.
21st February 2010
The vets" 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"Thank you for giving us such a wonderful holiday. You have obviously studied the snow forecast and have ordered snow at the right time – conditions have been excellent and the scenery spectacular We all wish you best of luck with your business venture and, as your clients, we have enjoyed a wonderful week.
30th January 2010
Doug’s party
You have established an exceptional standard and make your guests feel really welcome and at home. Many thanks.
31st January 2010
Nadine and Doug Scott
Dear Sam,Steve and SteveO. Now that we are home and settled in I thought I would just send you an email to say once again how much we enjoyed our stay with you . I have had a lot of feedback from the others (who are all seasoned chalet guests ) and they have all been very impressed not only by the standard of accommodation and catering you provided but also by the warm and friendly atmosphere that you have created and your ability to discreetly anticipate every need without fuss.
Thank you for giving us a first class holiday.
If you ever need a reference (written or verbal ) I would be happy to provide it.
31st January 2010
Doug Scott
Lovely chalet and facilities – everything is top class including the meals and service. Had a lovely time. Good luck for the future.
31st January 2010
Hazel and Neville
Thank you for being so accommodating for our minibreak! Lovely chalet, lovely food and good luck with the future.
31st January
Fiona and Pete
Love it! Love it! Love it! This place is an absolute gem of a find... great food, hosts, chalet and village – we have had the best week ever. Thanks for a fantastic holiday.
7th February 2010
Michelle and Chris" 12 Jul 10
30th January 2010
Doug’s party
You have established an exceptional standard and make your guests feel really welcome and at home. Many thanks.
31st January 2010
Nadine and Doug Scott
Dear Sam,Steve and SteveO. Now that we are home and settled in I thought I would just send you an email to say once again how much we enjoyed our stay with you . I have had a lot of feedback from the others (who are all seasoned chalet guests ) and they have all been very impressed not only by the standard of accommodation and catering you provided but also by the warm and friendly atmosphere that you have created and your ability to discreetly anticipate every need without fuss.
Thank you for giving us a first class holiday.
If you ever need a reference (written or verbal ) I would be happy to provide it.
31st January 2010
Doug Scott
Lovely chalet and facilities – everything is top class including the meals and service. Had a lovely time. Good luck for the future.
31st January 2010
Hazel and Neville
Thank you for being so accommodating for our minibreak! Lovely chalet, lovely food and good luck with the future.
31st January
Fiona and Pete
Love it! Love it! Love it! This place is an absolute gem of a find... great food, hosts, chalet and village – we have had the best week ever. Thanks for a fantastic holiday.
7th February 2010
Michelle and Chris" 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"Really enjoyed the holiday. Samoens is a lovely village and really good ski resort. Fantastic chalet. Thank you for being so patient with us and the children. All the best for the future.
10th January 2010
The Beals and the Mendozas
Massively “High End” chalet which is better than any 5* ski accommodation that we have stayed in over 25 years of ski holidays. Everybody has enjoyed the stay and facilities are excellent. Standards of food and wine are “cordon bleu”. Service was discreet and efficient and most cheerfully delivered. Lovely to come back to a roaring fire as opposed to a roaring wife – a stress free week with 10 happy guests of mixed ages done... Carlsberg do not do chalets but if they did...
27th December 2009
Winsalls and Etchells families
Thanks for a great stay, we enjoyed every day. The food was great as were the rooms! We felt very welcome. Thank you for the fires Steve! We would definitely like to come back. Lots of love Laura, George & Johnny
Thank you for a great week. The chalet and food are out of this world. The skiing has been great too. We hope to see you again really soon! (if you will have us!!!) We know you will do really well and wish you both all the luck in the world. Lots of love Ali, Keith, Laura & George Ambrose
10th Januray 2010
Ali, Keith, Laura and George Ambrose
Thank you very much for a very nice week. Your food has been great & your hospitality even better. We shall certainly recommend you.
17th January 2010
Bev and Andy (the fire starter)" 12 Jul 10
10th January 2010
The Beals and the Mendozas
Massively “High End” chalet which is better than any 5* ski accommodation that we have stayed in over 25 years of ski holidays. Everybody has enjoyed the stay and facilities are excellent. Standards of food and wine are “cordon bleu”. Service was discreet and efficient and most cheerfully delivered. Lovely to come back to a roaring fire as opposed to a roaring wife – a stress free week with 10 happy guests of mixed ages done... Carlsberg do not do chalets but if they did...
27th December 2009
Winsalls and Etchells families
Thanks for a great stay, we enjoyed every day. The food was great as were the rooms! We felt very welcome. Thank you for the fires Steve! We would definitely like to come back. Lots of love Laura, George & Johnny
Thank you for a great week. The chalet and food are out of this world. The skiing has been great too. We hope to see you again really soon! (if you will have us!!!) We know you will do really well and wish you both all the luck in the world. Lots of love Ali, Keith, Laura & George Ambrose
10th Januray 2010
Ali, Keith, Laura and George Ambrose
Thank you very much for a very nice week. Your food has been great & your hospitality even better. We shall certainly recommend you.
17th January 2010
Bev and Andy (the fire starter)" 12 Jul 10
Guest reviews
"A fantastic location and a wonderful chalet. We even enjoyed cooking in the kitchen! The rafting and walking were great. Many thanks, The Hynes Family
14th August 2009
Hynes Family
A wonderful holiday. Stunning scenery. Very comfortable chalet and lots to do.
August 2009
Faith and Adrian, Exeter
Steve and Sam, first week of the season and our honeymoon. What a wonder week we had. The chalet is amazing, the food is to die for and the welcome and hospitality from yourselves was excellent. Thank you for making this a special week and look forward to returning hopefully for an anniversary. Love from Jason & Tracey xx
20th December 2009
Jason and Tracey
As your first catered guests in this amazing chalet we feel very honoured! We've had such a special Christmas, thanks to your amazing hospitality, superb food and great skiing. We wish you every success with the venture and have no doubt that this will become a much sought after chalet. Well done Sam and Steve.
20th December 2009
Helen, Rich, Chloe and Josh
Not enough superlatives to describe. Sam, Steve, Ben and Jenny are marvellous. Good luck with everything.
27th December 2009
Paul
What more can we say! The best Christmas ever. Everything superb.
27th December 2009
Bev, Ian, Lauren, Jamie and Esme x" 12 Jul 10
14th August 2009
Hynes Family
A wonderful holiday. Stunning scenery. Very comfortable chalet and lots to do.
August 2009
Faith and Adrian, Exeter
Steve and Sam, first week of the season and our honeymoon. What a wonder week we had. The chalet is amazing, the food is to die for and the welcome and hospitality from yourselves was excellent. Thank you for making this a special week and look forward to returning hopefully for an anniversary. Love from Jason & Tracey xx
20th December 2009
Jason and Tracey
As your first catered guests in this amazing chalet we feel very honoured! We've had such a special Christmas, thanks to your amazing hospitality, superb food and great skiing. We wish you every success with the venture and have no doubt that this will become a much sought after chalet. Well done Sam and Steve.
20th December 2009
Helen, Rich, Chloe and Josh
Not enough superlatives to describe. Sam, Steve, Ben and Jenny are marvellous. Good luck with everything.
27th December 2009
Paul
What more can we say! The best Christmas ever. Everything superb.
27th December 2009
Bev, Ian, Lauren, Jamie and Esme x" 12 Jul 10
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