Thank you for a brilliant holiday. You offer something very special and you deserve nothing but success for your unstinting hard work, good humour and your impeccable attention to the needs of your guests. With all best wishes for the future.

Mark and Michelle. Thanks for providing us with a great ski experience last week. Asyou realise, the chalet experience almost counts for as much as the skiing but both were excellent despite the less than ideal snow conditions.

We have all had a lovely week – Thank you. Despite the snow conditions, we have managed to dabble, straightline, gnarl, become experts at 360’s, hug trees, jump and for some of us, dig ourselves out of the snow. Thank you Mark for making sure that we never had to carry our skis or indeed walk more then 50ft in our ski boots. You have built a beautiful chalet which with the expert culinary skills of Michelle and Jacqi you deserve to be a great success. You really cared for us.

A big thank you for a great few days. Fantastic food, superb chalet and brilliant skiing. Thank you Mark for showing us what we are really capable of. We will be back!!

Top week, we both loved it. We will be back to see you in the Summer.

We both had a fabulous time as your guests this week. Eating, skiing, eating, skiing ….! Mark’s encouragement on the slopes made the week for us and Michelle’s care and commitment topped everything off. Wishing you both continued success. We will be back again.

What a fabulous week. Your hospitality and hosting skills have been faultless. We have had a superb holiday and without doubt will return for more of the same.

Thank you so much Mark and Michelle. This week has been everything we were hoping for. Good snow, good skiing, cosy chalet, nice people, great food and beautiful weather. You made the stay so comfortable that we could concentrate on our skiing. Just do not know what could have been better!

A great week. Thank you Mark and Michelle. Skiing tips very helpful and I feel much more confident on the slopes. I think I saw much more of the slopes with you Mark then I would have done on my own. The chalet is beautiful, food delicious and attention to detail second to none. It couldn’t have been better.

Out third visit to True Alpine, need we say more! Thank you once again for a fantastic week, hope to see you both very soon.

On arrival I declared that I had no intention of heading up the slopes everyday. You guys were so amazing that not only did I go up everyday but I was extremely sad to come down again! Thank you for being wonderful hosts and for making us feel so welcome and comfortable and very full!!

Mark and Michelle. You are fabulous hosts. You managed to make everything appear not to be any trouble at all! Amazing food, fantastic chalet and we are certainly sold on the ski companion idea – truly converted. Skiing holidays that are easy even with kids!! Thank so much. We will be back.

Thank you very much for a fantastic holiday. Sun, snow, amazing hospitality and mountain hosting. Couldn’t be better.

Thank you for all your hospitality, beautiful surroundings, house and super skiing.

Thank you for the most amazing holiday. You have been incredible. Look forward to coming back one day!

Had an awesome week guys. Thanks so much for making our stay so good.  Michelle - Great food. You have great variety, I really enjoyed it.  Mark – Thanks for all the banter and patience.

Awesome week made even better by the excellent care and thought you have taken to make our stay enjoyable. A**

Had a fantastic week, it could not have been better!

Great skiing, fabulous food, 5-star comfort- a greatholiday all-round. Thank you for all your hard work to make it such!!

A great week’s skiing with a good guide and instructor even if we didn’t always do as we were told! We felt at home in the chalet as soon as we arrived and the food was superb. Nothing too much trouble, comfort and good company.

Thanks for a wonderful time yet again. Pity the snow was fading fast but well done for finding us great snow for us. Brilliant food as ever Michelle. See you next year.

Mark, Michelle and Ben. Many thanks for another excellent week. Weather was fantastic, food was brilliant, skiing was great.

Thank you for another fantastic week, hosts, food and skiing fab! Looking forward to next year. A truly glorious week.

Michelle, Mark and Ben. Fabulous week. Amazing food, so nice to be spoilt rotten again. Lovely skiing. I can’t wait until my next visit! 5 star service throughout. Thank you all so much.

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, delicious food and meticulous attention to detail. Expectations of a wonderful holiday fulfilled once again. Thank you, Mark, Michelle and Ben. Can’t wait until next year all ready.

Thank you for another fantastic week. Can’t wait to get back next year.

Thanks for another top week despite no new snow.

Despite no fresh snow, Mark managed to find continuous very good runs. Plenty of great sun for January. Great week’s skiing again.

Thanks for another brilliant week’s skiing Mark and thanks to Ben and Michelle for looking after me in the chalet. Cheers.

Another perfect week’s skiing yet again! Despite the dodgy conditions throughout the Alps, we were in a little oasis of snow. As ever Mark made the most of it. Michelle’s food was peerless once more – she really is the hostess with the mostest.

A perfect few days spent in the exceptional company of Mark, Michelle and Tripod! The chalet was great in every respect and the food was as good as any top London hotel. Mark’s ski guiding was a fantastic balance of speed and fun. The boys came on leaps and bounds watching and following and had a brilliant time jumping, racing and falling. What very kind people with such a beautiful chalet – 7 stars all round.

Where do I start? I am not normally lost for words but words fail as the experience that we have just had was truly amazing. The food was a culinary rollercoaster with every meal. Michelle and Mark were the perfect hosts and the chalet speaks for its self. We have some fabulous memories and Tari and Ceri made excellent progress due to Mark. All in all a perfect end to 2010 and a fab start to 2011. Superb all round.

Thank you both for opening my eyes to the lower resorts. Mark and Michelle, you are wonderful hosts. The chalet is wonderful and the instruction fantastic. You looked after us so well.

Thank so much for a great New Year and a lovely holiday. You have been such welcoming hosts and I’ve really enjoyed ‘winding the windows down’ and chilling in your lovely home. Hope to see you again.

What a great week, food brilliant, chalet superb and Michelle and Mark excellent hosts. Looking forward to coming back again as it is home from home.

Thank you for a brilliant week. Brilliant everything but the cherry on the cake has to be Mark getting our 2 year old ski obsessed boy skiing. See you again for sure.

Dear Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. I did not realise the chair lifts were powered by Marmotts! Thank you for helping me with my skiing Mark and thank you for the lovely food Michelle.

Lovely company, lovely chalet, lovely snow, lovely food = lovely holiday. Memories of time spent with family and friends priceless!

Thank you for a brilliant holiday and finding some new friends. Mark, I have learnt so much on this holiday and I think I am a bit of a better skier now. Michelle, the food was delicious and I wouldn’t mind having it everyday! Jacqi, you have been a friend and made me laugh a lot.

Thank you for one of the best ski holidays I have ever had and I have had a few! Only tears of laughter this time!

To True Alpine. Thanks for a lovely break. Michelle, cakes are still fantastic and I can’t believe you are both still in a snow plough!

To M & M, J & Tripod. Thanks for a great time. You have something very special. Enjoy

What can we say but fabulous, fabulous, fabulous, everything. Thank you for your patience Mark, thank you for your cooking Michelle and thank you for a great Easter egg hunt Jacqi. We’ll be back.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! BUT I’m afraid I can’t return as I would soon become the size of a house! FAB cooking, FAB ski guiding and FAB chalet. Sadly, I won’t recommend you to friends as I want to keep you as my best kept secret!

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thank you so much for this week. Food was unbelievable and Mark I cannot believe you got me skiing well enough to dodge the Bovrils! Thanks again.

Absolutely brill week’s skiing. Mark has been a really wicked ski companion. Michelle and Jacqi have looked after us superbly. Thank you all very much.

Great weather all week – 4 days of blazing hot sunshine followed by 2 days of heavy snow. Now sitting in front of the log fire after a hard days skiing waiting for Michelle to serve up one of her gourmet meals. Could life get any better?

If heaven is anything like this – then take me anytime!! Such a relaxing week in a beautiful place with wonderful food and a wonderful welcome from Michelle, Mark and Jacqi.

Wow, what a week! Everything has been so brilliant. You guys were made for this ski holiday malarkey :o) Thank you for all you have done for us. See you sometime soon.

To say we enjoyed ourselves would be the understatement of the century. We really couldn’t have dreamt of a better holiday!!!! Hats off to you all, amazing chalet transformation, delicious food, great company, the list is endless. Now, just need to decide when we come back next year.  Thanks for everything guys so so much.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thank you all so much for a fantastic holiday. You made us feel ‘home from home’. Mark – thank you for all the support with skiing. Michelle – thank you for all the great food. Jacqi – Thank you for all the memorable laughter! We look forward to our next return.

What a fantastic week. Great food, skiing and company. Such a memorable week and tribute to all your hard work. Thanks again.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. We have had such a great week. The food was wonderful, a lot of hard work. The chalet looks wonderful and the décor makes for a lovely homely feel. Thank you Mark for giving good advice to get down slopes even when they look a little steep! We will look forward to coming back again.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thank you all so much for a very special holiday. The chalet and food were first class. Mark you made an excellent ski companion. Thanks again.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. This was all so good! A high level of craft in the chalet construction, kitchen creations and ski guidance. We’ll be back and we will tell lots of others. Thank you so much.

Well Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Once again another fantastic week. ‘Ditto’ all I said last year but even better! Thank you Mark for showing me the light on the ski slopes!

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. The skiing, food and hosts are amazing. Looking forward to next year.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thank you for a wonderful skiing week. We cannot wait to come back!

What a wonderful time. Skiing, food and company were great and will definitely be back.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Certainly my best skiing holiday ever. Perfect conditions on and off the piste! Really appreciate everything you have done to make us all feel so much at home.

Thank you so much for the most amazing holiday. “Spoilt rotten” for a week suited me very well! Amazing skiing and great tips from Mark. Will be back for another session!

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Thanks for a fantastic week. The food was brilliant and the skiing absolutely fantastic. See you next year.

Mark, Michelle and Jacqi. Very many thanks for a lovely holiday and amazing food. Your chalet is out of this world. We will tell all of our skiing friends about it.

We had an amazing trip, thank you Mark, Michelle and Jacqi.

As before, another fantastic week away. Great food, company and skiing. Michelle the cakes were fab especially the lemon drizzle!

Thank you again Mark and Michelle for another brilliant holiday. Food once again truly amazing, wonderful company and fantastic skiing.

Thank you so much for an amazing holiday. I had a great time. The chalet is beautiful and the food and hospitality is wonderful. I would love to come back.

Wow, never expected such a beautiful chalet, quality good and the best hosts I could have expected. Thanks to Michelle and Jacqi for the great food and to Mark for his patience and attention on the slopes. See you next year.

Superb yet again. Best food ever. Lovely and clean chalet. Fantastic attention to detail as always. Look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Thank you for an amazing holiday. I have particularly enjoyed feeling uncomfortably full every evening! Love your chalet and the atmosphere, can't wait to come back.

The chalet is amazing and you have made us feel so welcome - like old friends.

Thank you so much for an amazing holiday, we have had a fab time.

Thank you for making another family holiday another skiing and gastronomically success.

It's been the best week of my life! The food is great. Mark, Michelle and Jacqi, you should be proud of yourselves to hear me call the chalet a 10/10 dream miracle. I have enjoyed every moment and will always remember this holiday. Thank you for looking after me and making me so happy.
India. February 2010.

If Carlsberg did ski chalets, this would be it. True Alpine, probably the best catered ski chalet experience in the world.

Thank you for everything. I have had the most amazing holiday. The combination of excellent food, fantastic skiing and perfect company made for a wonderful experience.
Connor. February 2010.

Thank you for a wonderful week. It has been so relaxing and fun and you have done lots of lovely things to make us feel so welcome. Loved the chalet, cooking, skiing and company.

Big love to you guys. A perfect holiday. Fun, exciting, delicious, relaxing. I shall miss you. Thank you for a superb time. We will be back.

Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality - so generous in spirit. A beautiful home you have created and you welcome your guests to share it as their own. We have had a fantastic week.

I couldn't have brought my friends to a better place. Your chalet is so wonderful and your hospitality amazing. See you again soon.

Thanks again for another wonderful week. Food, hospitality, afternoon tea, guiding all excellent. Loved it!

Thanks for a thoroughly exhausting holiday. Same time next year!

Brilliant as ever. Expanding waistline is testament to your lovely food Michelle. Thanks for all your tips and advice on the slopes Mark.

Thank you once again for an excellent week. Good ski guiding, food and company. What more could a man ask for!

Fantastic holiday, great company, loved the food! Loved everything :o) from beginner to green run in 4 hours, Mark you are a star! Michelle, thank you for the amazing food. Look forward to our next encounter.

Firstly, thank you for making us so welcome, it has been fantastic. You have been great hosts. Michelle, you are definitely the hostess with mostest. Your meals are fabulous. It was a pleasure to have met you. Your chalet is lovely and the location amazing. You guys are terrific. I would definitely recommend you and your company.

The chalet is absolutely beautiful and the food is fantastic. Loved every minute of the hosting and skiing. for the best holiday ever.

Thank you for an amazing time. Your chalet is beautiful and you have certainly found a niche in the market.

Such amazing food and company. Beautiful views, what a find!

My first trip to the Alps and I've had such a wonderful time. A beautiful chalet, amazing hosts and some of the best food that I have ever eaten.

Wow, what an introduction to skiing. The chalet is stunning, more than I could ever have imagined. The food was lovely. All in all, the perfect ski holiday.
Harriet. January 2010.

I have loved every minute. Your mountains are breathtaking and your chalet is fantastic. The food without saying was exceptional.

Thank you so much for a fabulous week. You have been so kind and attentive and given us a very relaxed holiday. Your ever present smiles have been a delight along with the great food and the patient guiding.

Well, what can we say. Marvellous, perfect, fabulous. It has been a wonderful week and Bertie and I have enjoyed it immensely. Your attention to detail has been superb and we will certainly be back. You deserve to succeed and wish you all the very best with True Alpine.
Sarah and Bertie. January 2010.

Thank you very much for such a lovely holiday. Your chalet is beautiful. Mark's guiding was very enjoyable - he was so patient and kind. The food was amazing, I have never eaten so well! All of our needs were catered for and nothing was too much trouble.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful week. Anton and Paul especially enjoyed the off piste skiing. We had a fantastic time on New Years Eve in our 70's fancy dress outfits and really enjoyed skiing in them on New Years Day!

Thank you for another fab week. Wonderful food as always and masses of fun.

Thank you for allowing us to share your beautiful home in France. Your hospitality, kindness and thoughtfulness have ensured that we have had a truly wonderful Christmas. Mark has been so patient with us on the slopes for which we are truly grateful. Michelle, your cooking is superb!

As always an awesome holiday. Sun, skiing and salmon, perfect! It was lovely to see 'True Alpine' in its new found glory. Can't wait to return.

Mark and Michelle - you are such perfect hosts, lovely chalet, amazing food and great skiing. We will be back next year

Thanks for letting me share your beautiful chalet. Michelle's hospitality and Mark's skiing made it a perfect holiday. Hope to see you again

Thanks for an amazing week with endless laughs and brilliant company. Michelle's food was a constant delight and your beautiful chalet so comfortable and welcoming after a hard days skiing. Thanks Mark for being so encouraging and moving our skiing on considerably - you truly inspire confidence. We go home happy aching and glowing. Hope to see you soon.

Thanks for an amazing stay at your beautiful chalet. Wonderful food, great company, good snow and sunny days. Looking forward to next year's trip.

We have had a lovely time - best ski holiday ever! Definitely want to come back next year if you will have us. Jo,

Thank you for a fantastic week. Chalet and food 1st class and excellent company too. Ski guiding service absolutely brilliant, we were guaranteed a great day out regardless of the weather conditions! Thanks again and hope to see you next season.

What a great week, worth flying all the way from Dubai for. Great company, wonderful food, fed like a king and perfect ski conditions.

Can't thank Sadie and Donna enough for recommending this ski haven to us. It far exceeded our expectations and you made it such a wonderful experience for us, skiing, meals (especially cake!!) and just general hospitality. We will be back for sure.

Thank you for looking after us so well both on and off of the slopes. We are in awe of your mountains, their beauty and their endless supply of superb skiing. Your chalet is a true 'Masterpiece' welcoming us and your hospitality and cuisine second to none. Mark and Michelle you cannot fail to succeed, you're wonderful!

As always, wonderful food, drink, skiing and absolutely brilliant company. Can recommend the pub up the road! Snow was excellent complimented by Mark and Michelle's natural flair. See you next year. The lion and chimp.

Wonderful chalet, fab food, great skiing, what more could we ask for?

What can we say, this is truly the best chalet that we have ever stayed in and have been treated so special. We have felt so at home. Mark and Michelle are the nicest people we have met, so caring and confident. The chalet is wonderful in everyway, food excellent and ski guiding heaven!!! Can't wait to return next year.

Thank you so much for a fantastic week's skiing. The food was amazing, the snow and companion skiing was just excellent and a very enjoyable experience. It was great to do my first red, thanks Mark. All this from a superb chalet, it was a pleasure to stay. Oliver loved the snowman!! We will definitely be returning.

Thank you both for a lovely week. The food was truly fantastic every evening and the hospitality and cleanliness wonderful. May we wish you every success in the future. It was our pleasure to have stayed with you.

Accommodation amazing, food fantastic, stunning snow. Thank you for a holiday that our family will always remember.

This has been a super week and my favourite skiing holiday so far. The chalet is amazing and you guys are excellent hosts. Will miss you until next year.

We had a lovely week. Fantastic chalet, beautiful skiing and great food. Can we come again next year please?!

What a week, ski guide system and transport to the slopes excellent and flexible. Food and accommodation second to none. You go the extra mile to make the whole alpine experience first class. Looking forward to another visit.

Never trust a ski guide who wears full body armour, head protection and ribbons on his skis. We did and it was awesome!!! Thank you Michelle for the fab food. The best chalet we have ever stayed in.

Thank you so much for a brilliant holiday. The chalet is absolutely stunning and the beds are so comfy. The skiing was brill, thank you so much for helping us improve Mark. Both of you made us feel so welcome and Michelle your cooking is divine. Definitely will be coming back!
Sophie and Michael. January 2009

Fantastic holiday, best I have possibly ever been on! Will definitely be coming back to this gorgeous chalet and Michelle's lovely cakes. The nicest, loveliest, prettiest most homely chalet ever with the best staff/owners around. Mark and Michelle you are genuinely such nice people and have made our holiday so good.
Kerry and James. January 2009.

An amazing haven providing a special retreat. You have been the best hosts and I couldn't think of a better way to spend the New Year. Thank you so much. I can't wait to come back. Great food, lovely people and fab experience.

Fab fab fab. Thank you for letting my family and I enjoy your chalet. Excellent hosts, food and accommodation. Very best of luck for 2009. Sadie,

Thank you so much for a completely wonderful stay over the Christmas. The chalet is beautiful, the food and wines excellent and yourselves as hosts and guides went well beyond our expectations.

• Chris and Alison Wilson owners of the Balmer Lawn Hotel, Brockenhurst, New Forest.

  I may not be the best skier in the world, but I love it! Without doubt Mark and Michelle offer something truly unique – Mark's passion for skiing is infectious whatever your level or age. We have been lucky enough to ski in some of the best resorts in Europe and Canada, but we have been back to Mark and Michelle's three times since they first opened for business, my fourth trip is already booked! The chalet is beautiful and well appointed and kept in top order by Michelle, a brilliant cook as well, ensures you will never go hungry. The Bar a short walk up the hill is like going back in time (in a good way). Don't be put off because this is not a "ski-in ski-out" proposition – Mark knows the mountains like the back of his hand and he takes you to the most suitable location for your ability and the given conditions. "Don't suffer the rest when you can have the Best".

  We have three Kids – Polly 13, Henry 12 , Amy 10, they all love Mark and how his little challenges stretch their ability but in a very safe way, skiing is always fun for kids but skiing with Mark is "Brilliant" sorry "Awesome"!!!!

• The Davey Family.

  True Alpine is a true 5 Star skiing experience. Mark exudes enthusiasm and passion as both a guide and ski instructor. He has taught our three children to ski and they now say they prefer snow holidays to the sun…! The chalet is immaculate with an ‘alpine boutique’ feel to it. Michelle is an exceptionally talented host and her cooking is EXQUISITE! Flumet has so many resorts to choose from and you are always assured of snow. We love it so much that this season will be our third year with them….and long may they have space to accommodate us! 

  Thank you Mark and Michelle!

• The Cherry family.

  True Alpine in the Espace Diamant has been a wonderful discovery. It's tempting to keep the picturesque scenery, the varied yet quite runs and superb snow a secret, but having enjoyed two brilliant holidays we feel we must share this fabulous experience. Mark and Michelle are prefect hosts for whom nothing is too much trouble. Whilst Michelle ensures your stay at True Alpine will be unforgettable, Mark is busy offering a Ski Companion service. He escorts you through the magnificent mountains and makes sure you get the very best out of your day, regardless of your skiing ability. Just when you thought your day could not get any better it's topped by a splendid evening meal in their luxurious chalet. Perfect.

• Denis & Jackie

  We have spent many weeks in Megeve and often looked over the valley to the nearby resorts and wondered… Two years ago we took the plunge and are now sold on the area. This is due in no small part to True Alpine with their fantastic chalet and hosts Mark and Michelle. Michelle’s food is superb and Marks guiding a revelation. Megeve is not busy outside the holiday period but seems as busy as the 3-valleys compared to the Espace Diamant. We have skied in many resorts in Europe and Canada but True Alpine is a place we will always try and come back to.

• Nigel. 

  I have skied in many of the well known larger ski resorts in Europe and the United States over many years and I was surprised at the diversity and extent of the Espace The area is much under used and under rated and Mark as "Ski Companion” is able to find many challenging runs both on and off piste to suite all abilities. At the end of the day returning to the very luxurious chalet with afternoon tea and a fantastic evening meal to look forward to makes for a very complete package
  

• The Gillam family from East Grinstead.

  The beautiful Chalet Les Colombes is the perfect setting for any family to enjoy a skiing holiday in a truly lovely setting.  The chalet is tastefully decorated to the highest of standards – everything has been thought out so carefully to ensure that everyone enjoys the most comfortable of surroundings.

  Michelle, Mark and their staff are the most perfect hosts.  It doesn’t matter if you are an experienced skier or a complete novice.  Everyone in our party made progress and felt that they had really achieved new skills during their stay at St. Nicolas La Chapelle.

  On our daily return from the slopes, we all enjoyed another tasty cake that Michelle had baked during our absence.

  Our family became part of Mark and Michelle’s family when we all sat down to a wonderful three course meal with fine wines in the evenings.  A perfect end to a perfect day!

  We would thoroughly recommend that you visit the Chalet Les Colombes.  You will not be disappointed and you will come away feeling that you had really had a truly fantastic experience.

• Thank you Mark, Michelle and Emma. I really enjoyed your food. You always make me feel at home and the skiing was amazing. You are all very nice. Thank you for looking after me on the slopes. I absolutely love your brilliant chalet.