We are not skiers, but we are hikers and love a) the outdoors and b) France. I speak French and my husband is into trying sports like para-gliding. We picked this place at random after unscientifically googling "walking holidays in France" and how lucky were we? It is beyond superb, massive attention to detail, chalet is beautiful and comfortable -... More

We stayed in the beautiful chalet Grande Ourse in January. From the moment we arrived, Steve and his wonderful team made it a holiday to remember. They have thought of everything to make it a perfect stay. The stylish interior, cosy log fires, hot tub, delicious food, views across the valley - just faultless. The chalet is a 10 minute... More

This was our third ski trip with Absolute Alpine to Samoens and Sam and Steve pulled all the stops out to make our holiday the best ever - no mean feat for a group of 18. As ever, no request was too much trouble from menu changes to extra childcare to allow the parents an evening of apres-ski. Coming home... More

The chalets and staff of Absolute Alpine are WONDERFUL!!! We were a group of six that stayed in Chalet La Roche. Before we arrived everything was handled with efficency, kindness and care. During our stay everything just got better. I cannot say enough about the Absolute Alpine Staff. They truely made us feel like family and I don't mean family... More

Excellent food friendly atmosphere what more could you need for a skiing holiday? Steve, Kate and the team had there hands full with our very large party but you wouldn't have known it as everything was great. Hopefully I'll be back next year!!!

This is our third visit to the Petite Ourse with Absolute Alpine and we are already planning our fourth. Great Chalet, Great Food, Great Hosts. We were some of the first guests to stay here for Christmas 2009, it was as superb then as it is now. Sam and Steve have thought of everything to make your stay wonderful, you... More

We arrived Christmas Eve and stayed at the Petit Ourse for a week. It is a lovely chalet, very cosy with lots of added extras :-) Food was outstanding and chef happy to change the menu to accommodate our preferences. Sam and Steve were excellent hosts and were happy to answer any questions before and during the week. Skiiing was... More

We stayed in La Petite Ourse for October half term and it was a truly fantastic experience. The chalet is beautifully decorated and very well-equipped and Steve and Sam were great hosts. The hot tub overlooking the valley is a real treat and the views are wonderful. Samoens is a lovely village with plenty to do, even out of season.... More

Have just returned from a self-catered week at La Petite Ourse in the Samoens. Steve and Sam were fantastic hosts and were hopefully through the booking, arrival, holiday and departure home. The Chalet was great, well equipped and very relaxing. The hot tub was a welcome extra. The area is beautiful and there was plenty for the family. We will... More