Mountain Hotel Saint Roch
More than a decade ago, Yvonne and Valentijn van der Valk settled in Puy Saint Vincent. They literally arrived by bike during their trip around the world and instantly fell in love with the rugged nature of the Ecrins National Park, the authentic village, all the outdoor sports and the abundance of sunshine. This is where they felt at home. They now have three children; Tygo, Iza and Lilou. In 2013 they bought Hotel Saint Roch, a place in the mountains where guests feel at home. Ps. are you curious how that went? Check out our "Ik vertrek"-episodes!Â
Run by outdoor sports and cycling enthusiasts, Hotel Saint Roch is the hotel in the French Alps for winter sports, outdoor and cycling holidays. Feel at home in the mountains.
Our team
Anne - Chef
Anne is chef at the Hotel Saint Roch. Her motto: a party on your plate. Honest, nutritious and colourful. Her dishes are as colourful as her cycling outfits. She cycled 8,000 kilometres on her own from Oslo to Sicily and immersed herself in different food cultures. Gained her catering experience at Amsterdam establishments like the Rijks and Madam and the Hyatt in South Africa. She also had her own delicatessen shop "Annies Jungle" in Amsterdam and is now co-owner of Hotel Saint Roch.Â


Martijn - Host
You won't find anyone with more sense of hospitality than Martijn. He gained his experience at hotel Van der Valk de Biltsche Hoek, where he worked for no less than 25 years. He loves many French delicacies and sleigh rides. Changed employers only once: since then, we have been proud to have this professional as our waiter.Â
Margaux - Operation
Margaux has been walking around here the longest. When she was just born, her parents bought a cottage in the valley. She travels around the world hitchhiking, on foot or in her camper van, but always returns to her beloved Puy. Snowboarding, cross-country skiing, hiking and climbing are her passions, as is preparing the tastiest cocktails for our guests.
Patrick - Concierge
Patrick is the man who can do everything: he is our concierge and repairs a lot. He used to own a restaurant himself and did numerous sports like fencing and weightlifting. He sails his sailboat on the coast in summer and skis from his home to work at the hotel in winter.
Simon - Host cycling & communications
Simon is our cycling fanatic and has guided cycling tours in faraway countries such as Malawi, Nepal and Guatemala. Here, he knows every climb, gravel road and singletrack in the area. Simon is our all-rounder and can be seen everywhere. Of course, he helps you on your way as a cyclist.Â
Valentine - Owner
A descendent of the Van der Valk family, the hotel business is in his blood. He met his wife Yvonne at the Van der Valk hotel in Eindhoven. They cycled around the world, looking for a place for their own hotel. A year later, they settled in Puy Saint Vincent and bought this hotel. Valentine is an outdoor sports enthusiast. He completed the Embrunman, the toughest triathlon in the world, in 2021. Valentine does everything to make his guests feel at home in the mountains.Â
Yvonne - Owner
Yvonne loves the tranquility in the mountains. When she is not busy with bookings, she takes care of the breakfast, plays with her children or sits on her yoga mat. She worked as a journalist for a diving magazine before starting her world tour by bike with Valentine. Right now, she prefers to dive into nature with her family.
Hans - Sous chef
Chef on the slopes. Sous chef at Hotel Saint Roch. He taught himself to cook at a young age: 'My parents could cook quite nicely, but I felt I could do better myself.' Thus, at 13, Hans made his first red wine risotto with sucade. Through renowned Dutch restaurants, including Mes Amis, Wolf Atelier and De Kas (*), Hans ended up in the mountains. There, his passions come together: having fun in the snow, and insanely good cooking."