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Guided walking holidays – the benefits of a guide
Guided Walking Holidays As of the summer of 2011, Absolute Alpine has started offering dedicated walking holidays together with OutBreak Adventure. We offer a selection of walking holidays graded...
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Decisions, decisions… The daily choice between cake and fruit!
The Daily Decision Today’s catered chalet torment So the challenge today was to choose between Berry & coconut cake (with fresh raspberries! Yum!) or the fruit bowl. After a day’s walking or biking...
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More Catered Chalet Cakes!
Today’s Catered Chalet Decision… Cake or… Cake?!? Surely fruit is not an option today! These yummy chocolate brownies are waiting for our guests after a selection of mountain adventures today. The...
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Walking holidays – photo of the week?
Photo of the week Summer is fantastic in the Alps and our walking holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery. To show off this beautiful backdrop and highlight some of the fun and...
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Photo of the week
Walking holiday photo of the week A lot has been happening since our last photo of the week post. There’s been plenty of walking, climbing, rafting, biking and relaxing taking place here in Samoëns…...
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Cake! One of the joys of our catered chalet in Samoëns!
Cake – it’s just one of the joys of our catered chalet in Samoëns! As you may have seen on some of our previous posts (look here), we like welcoming our guests back to the chalets with cake! After a...
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Photo of the week – one from our walking holidays
Photo of the Week This week’s photo was actually snapped on a phone. Sorry – forgive the quality! This lake, the stunning Lac de Vogealle, was waiting to greet us after a 1,100 metre climb from the...
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Walking Holidays – Photo of the Week
Walking Holidays – Photo of the week We’ve some more stunning shots from our walking holidays this week. Below are a couple of our favourites. Les Laouchets Lakes A short distance beyond the Refuge de...
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A Typical Day on Our Guided Walking Holidays
Guided Walking Holidays – A Typical Day We’ve blogged previously about the benefits of a guide on a walking holiday (click here for more info), but I thought I’d put together a few pictures of a walk...
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Walking Holidays – Photo(s) of the week
Photo of the Week from Our Walking Holidays This week, once again, we’ve found it very difficult to select a single photo of the week. As a result, we’ve gone for two super shots: a close up; and a...
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Walking Holidays – Photo of the Week
Walking Holidays – Photo of the Week It’s been a while since our last blog update and a lot has been happening here in Samoëns. Our various walking holidays and family adventure holidays have been a...
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Walking Holidays – Our Photos of the Week
French Alps Walking Holidays – Photo of the Week It’s been a fantastic week since our last blog post as we headed up on a three-day mountain trek above Samoëns. Staying in mountain huts (don’t worry –...
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Our Multi-day Treks – A True Mountain Adventure
Our Multi-day Treks – Enjoy staying overnight on the mountain Our Hybrid Treks give you a great chance to experience the adventure of overnight stays in mountain without missing out on the luxury and...
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Walking Holidays in the French Alps – Photo(s) of the Week
Walking holidays in the French Alps – Photo of the week This week saw our walking guests take to the hills for a couple of multi-day treks. With access to more remote areas and even more wildlife, it’s...
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Ski Samoens – News for the 2012/13 Season
Ski Samoens What’s New for 2012/13? Our impressive Grand Massif ski region sees changes and improvements happening each year and the 2012/13 season is no exception. With our impressive snow record...
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Ski Samoens with a few handy phone apps
Ski Samoens with the help of some handy apps Winter is definitely on its way! The Samoëns valley is full of the spectacular colours of autumn and we’ve seen snow on the surrounding mountains a few...
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Family walking in Samoens – autumn fun!
Family walking in Samoens So we’ve seen snow on the higher summits for a few weeks now (and even down to 1,200-1,300m on a couple of occasions – skiing in Samoens should be good this winter!) although...
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Ski Samoens – Winter is coming!
Ski Samoens – winter is coming to the Samoens valley With snow arriving in the village this week, the Samoëns ski season is definitely well on its way… We took the opportunity to enjoy some early...
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Winter has definitely arrived in Samoens!
Winter Has Arrived! Winter is Here – Book Your Samoens Accommodation Now! It’s been an incredible start to this winter with snow falling what seems like incessantly over the last week. The village...
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Winter in Samoens – a perfect family ski holiday destination
Family Ski Holidays in Samoens -The ideal destination If you are looking for a family ski holiday with something for everybody, Samoëns is a wonderful destination. Yes, we may be slightly biased as we...
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Off-piste skiing Samoëns
Off-piste Skiing in Samoëns – a powder paradise Samoëns sits within the extensive Grand Massif ski region, the fourth largest ski area in France. This impressive ski domain boasts over 265km of pistes...
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Guided snowshoeing holidays in Samoens
Guided Snowshoeing Holidays – a winter adventure Whether you are already a winter mountain lover with a passion for skiing or you are looking for a new exciting experience in the great outdoors,...
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Super Snowy Samoens
It’s All About the Snow Given the impressive levels of white stuff falling on Samoëns and the surrounding area, it’s only right that this blog post is about snow! The start to the season has been...
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Skiing and snowboarding comfortably
Enjoy the Mountains – Ski & Board Clothing Tips When the snow is falling as much as it is this year (we’ve hit the 4 metre mark in Feb for the first time in at least 8 years – our snow history is...
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Ski Safely on the Mountain – Top Safety Tips
Mountain Safety – Enjoy the Pistes Safely Skiing and snowboarding are exhilarating and exciting activities – the incredible thrills come with an element of risk though. Just as the highway code helps...
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Snowshoeing in Samoëns – some highlights
Snowshoeing in Samoens – some video highlights We are huge fans of snowshoeing and it’s a wonderful alternative to downhill skiing or snowboarding. With the modern light weight snow shoes on your feet,...
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Family Adventure in the Alps – A Great Summer Destination
A Family Holiday in the Alps – A Summer Adventure Samoëns is a wonderful destination for a family ski holiday and is brilliantly suited to a week or two away with your loved ones. A proper, fully...
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Spring Skiing in Samoëns – Sunshine & Empty Slopes
Spring Skiing in Samoëns – 5 Reasons to Ski in Spring! Hardened skiers often approach spring skiing with caution. Preferring the colder weather and fearing poor snow, many miss out on some of the best...
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Summer fun in Samoens
Summer in the Alps – more fun than winter? The Alps is not always an obvious destination for a holiday that doesn’t involve sliding quickly down a snowy slope with a board or pair of planks strapped to...
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Adventure in the Alps – so what is via ferrata?
Summer fun in Samoens – Via Ferrata Looking for inspiration for a summer of fun? The second in our series of summer blogs introduces the exciting sport of via ferrata. Not for those without a head for...
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Walking in Samoens
Walking in Samoens Samoens is a wonderful spot for walking and hiking with plenty of well marked trails to follow. Our walking holidays offer an amazing chance to enjoy this mountain paradise and spot...
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Summer Fun in Samoëns – White Water Activities
White Water Fun to Cool Down in Samoëns Sunny Summers in Samoëns Summer in Samoëns tends to be a sunny and uplifting affair. Of course, it’s the mountains so we can have an odd day of rain or a...
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Walking in Samoens – A Wildlife Extravaganza!
Wildlife & Walking in the French Alps Our beautiful surroundings here in Samoëns offer incredible opportunities to see spectacular, elusive and even rare wildlife and a guided walking holiday with...
View ArticleSeptember Competition Winner
The Winner of the September Giveaway is… September’s competition answers were: 1) Maximum number of guests that can stay in the Grande Ourse – 13 2) Grade of the Via Ferrata near Samoëns – AD+ 3)...
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Samoëns 2012/13 Snow Report
The 2012/13 Snow Report for Samoëns and the Grand Massif If you need more reasons to choose the Grand Massif for you next winter holiday, look no further than our impressive snow history. Given our...
View ArticleOctober Competition Winner
The Winner of the October Giveaway is… October’s competition answers were: 1) How many bedrooms in our beautiful chalet La Petite Ourse – 2 2) How many kilometers of pistes in the Grand Massif – 256 3)...
View ArticleThe Lucky November Competition Winners
The Winner of the November Giveaway is… November’s competition answers were: 1) In what year did we start Absolute Alpine – 2008 2) ow much snow was there on the upper slopes of Samoens on week 2 of...
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Exciting Chalet Changes for 2013/14
Exciting Changes for Winter 2013/14 We’ve been working very hard over this last inter-season to improve the Grande Ourse and offer you an even better chalet holiday here in Samoëns! This winter, we...
View ArticleLucky December Competition Winners
The Winner of the December Giveaway is… December’s competition answers were: 1) What resort did we compare Samoens’ snow history to in our recent blog post? – Chamonix 2) What is the missing word?...
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Some of Our Lovely Catered Chalet Treats
Our Catered Chalet Treats We love good food and we think it’s important that you eat well in order to enjoy your holiday in the mountains. Unlike many catered chalets, we employ experienced...
View ArticleAnd Our January Competition Winner Is…
The Winner of the January Giveaway is… January’s competition answer was: 1) What is the playing surface made of on our new pool table in La Grande Ourse chalet? – Slate January’s Winner Is… The winner...
View ArticleSo… Who won our February competition?
The Winner of the February Giveaway is… February’s competition answer was: Q) In metres, what height is the top of the Tete de Saix in Samoens? – 2,120 metres February’s Winner Is… The winner of our...
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Snowshoeing in the French Alps
You don’t have to be a daredevil to find yourself in untracked territory this winter. Go off-piste and escape the crowds by doing something a little different… Donning a pair of skis or a snowboard and...
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Family ski holiday packing guide
How to get your kids slope-ready and not have a nervous breakdown It’s hard enough packing for your standard beach holiday, but when it comes to taking your family skiing, whether you’re first-timers...
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Summer time in Samoens: for families who dare!
Most people who have come across our beautiful little corner of the world tend to know the village of Samoens for its winter sports and access to the extensive Grand Massif ski area. Rarely do people...
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5 reasons to make the Samoens to Chamonix Circular Tour your next big trek
If you’re looking for a new challenge for 2015 the Samoens to Chamonix Circular Tour could be your answer. We’re really excited to be offering this six day walking tour on select weeks this summer....
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Are you suffering from beach boredom?
Whilst there is nothing wrong with lazing on a beach with a strawberry daiquiri and a good book, after a few years of holidaying in beach resorts you may start to feel that all your holidays start to...
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Tips and information for car hire from Geneva Airport
It’s fantastic to have the freedom of your own set of wheels on holiday for getting around resort and exploring the surrounding area. Annecy, Chamonix and Yvoire on Lake Geneva are all around an hour’s...
View ArticleSpecial offers on summer holidays
Get your summer started and choose from one of our enticing mountain getaways. We’re offering great savings on alpine walking breaks, family adventure holidays and self-catered chalets: 2 Peaks walking...
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What to pack for a family ski holiday
Ski holidays can seem like a bit of a mission when you bring children into the mix but with this handy list, you’ll be packed and ready for those blue bird days before you know it. Don’t forget as well...
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