About us

The White Mountain Story

Founded in 2012, White Mountain Chalets was started by Ruth and her husband James with just one chalet, James cooking the food and Ruth serving the canapes! From these humble origins, White Mountain has since grown to become the chalet company in Saint Martin de Belleville, boasting seven luxury chalets and growing.


Ruth continues to head up the business alongside her business partner Tom, and it’s a true family affair with their partners and young families very much part of the team. Whether that be trying out the latest ski hire service with the children or having the adults try the season’s wine choices - it can be a tough job at times!



Family continues to be at the heart of everything we do. We have the privilege of opening up these beautiful homes to our guests, and creating their very own, mountain-retreat home from home - and one in which every little detail is taken care of. Looking after families, friends and couples, with many of our guests returning year after year; they very much feel like part of our White Mountain family. We strive to offer remarkable holidays in the mountains with a personable and relaxed service provided by our 25 strong team, all within our portfolio of beautiful and luxurious chalets.


A key part of a White Mountain holiday is our eye for detail, we are obsessed with the little things - the perfect afternoon tea spread, the manic morning ski school rush taken care of and executed with military precision, evening turn-down service as an art, children treated and fed like kings, and service which strikes just the right balance between friendliness and formality. These are some of the secret ingredients that help create the magic of a White Mountain holiday.

Reasons for Choosing White Mountain Chalets

Creating magical Winter Holiday experiences for our guests is our passion.

Gourmet Chefs

Chefs hand-picked, often with Michellin star experience, prepare sumptuous breakfasts, cakes for tea and five course dinners to your taste.

Gourmet Chefs

Chefs hand-picked, often with Michellin star experience, prepare sumptuous breakfasts, cakes for tea and five course dinners to your taste.

Perfect for Families

An in-house nanny service, children's food specially prepared by our chef, and everything from nappy bins to high chairs covered!

Perfect for Families

An in-house nanny service, children's food specially prepared by our chef, and everything from nappy bins to high chairs covered!

Saint Martin Experts

White Mountain has been working and skiing in the village for over 10 years meaning we have an inrivalled choice of chalets and local knowledge

Saint Martin Experts

White Mountain has been working and skiing in the village for over 10 years meaning we have an inrivalled choice of chalets and local knowledge

The art of Service

Our concierge service, attention to detail and meticulously-trained team are what allow us to create magical experiences for our guests

The art of Service

Our concierge service, attention to detail and meticulously-trained team are what allow us to create magical experiences for our guests

The Team

Ruth Downey

Founder & Joint managing director

Ruth Downey

Founder & Joint managing director

Ruth Downey

Founder & Joint managing director

Tom Bugeja

Joint managing director

Tom Bugeja

Joint managing director

Tom Bugeja

Joint managing director

Emma Richardson

Marketing Manager

Emma Richardson

Marketing Manager

Emma Richardson

Marketing Manager

Matt Jones

Sales manager

Matt Jones

Sales manager

Matt Jones

Sales manager

Drop us a line

We would love to hear from you and help start your White Mountain adventure

Drop us a line

We would love to hear from you and help start your White Mountain adventure