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Chalet du Bois Melay is rented on a self-catered basis, with a kitchen built for groups. When you would rather not cook, a private chef can take over: usually for the whole week, or, on request, for just a few evenings. Menus, timings and dietary requirements are agreed with you before you arrive.
| Sleeps | Up to 15 guests |
| Bedrooms | 7 en-suite (doubles or singles, up to 15 single beds) |
| Space | 320 m² (around 3,450 sq ft) |
| Wellness | Private indoor pool (6 × 3 m, heated to 30 °C), infrared sauna, gym |
| Also | Cinema room, fireplace, boot room with boot and glove warmers |
| Slopes | Lifts 400 m away (5–10 min walk); ski back to within 200 m |
| Resort | La Plagne 1800, Paradiski (425 km of pistes) |
| Airports | Chambéry 1h30 · Geneva 2h30 · Lyon 2h30 |
| Changeover | Sunday to Sunday in winter |
| Classification | 5 stars (Atout France) · 5 Cristaux Paradiski® |
How catering works at the chalet
Catering is not included in the rental, so you only pay for what your group actually wants. Most groups book a chef for the week, on a half-board or full-board basis. Others prefer to cook for themselves most days and bring in a chef for a celebration dinner or the last few nights. Tell Elise how you would like to eat, and she will come back to you with a proposal and a quote.
The chefs we work with are professionals with experience in high-end hospitality. Catering is organised with our partner concierge, Pointe de Sel.
What a catered day can look like
Breakfast. A continental breakfast built around local produce: fresh bread and pastries from the village baker, fruit juices, regional charcuterie and cheeses.
Afternoon tea. Back from the slopes, crêpes, fruit tarts and fresh fruit, with tea or hot chocolate by the fire.
Dinner. Savoyard classics, a more refined menu, or a tasting menu designed around your group. Evenings are served at the dining table for fifteen, beneath the cathedral ceiling of the main living area.
Dietary requirements
Allergies, intolerances and particular diets are part of the brief the chef receives before your arrival, so every guest eats as well as everyone else. If someone in your group is a keen cook or has a favourite dish, say so: menus are written for you, not taken from a set rotation.
Wine
A selection of French and Savoie wines can be arranged to go with your meals, with local wines alongside the Savoyard dishes.
Prefer to cook? The kitchen
For self-catered weeks, the open kitchen is fully equipped with quality appliances and tableware for fifteen. Grocery delivery can be arranged before you arrive.
From €10,000 per week for the whole chalet
Sleeps up to 15 · catering quoted separately
See rates and availability →
What our guests say
“Amazing week at Chalet du bois Melay. We were a group of 15, friends and family and we had a great time. Elise was so helpful, going above and beyond to help us organize everything from taxi to private chef, to ski pass and rentals. […] Highly recommend!”
Nicolas B., Google review, March 2026
“Ideal chalet for a group of friends (14 people) who love skiing and sharing memorable moments together. The kitchen is well equipped for those who enjoy cooking, and after skiing you can relax in the pool or the cinema room!”
Fred F., Google review
Frequently asked questions
Is Chalet du Bois Melay a catered chalet?
The chalet is rented on a self-catered basis. A private chef can be added for the whole week or, on request, for individual meals, so you can choose anything from fully catered to entirely self-catered.
How much does a private chef cost?
It depends on the size of your group, the number of meals and the style of menu. Elise will send you a quote once she knows how you would like to eat.
Can we have a chef for just a few evenings?
Yes. Chefs are usually booked for the week, but individual dinners or a few evenings can be arranged on request.
Can you cater for allergies and special diets?
Yes. Allergies, intolerances and dietary preferences are shared with the chef before your arrival, and menus are adapted accordingly.
Can we book breakfast only?
Yes. Breakfast served at the chalet can be arranged on its own, without dinners.
When should we book the chef?
Ideally at the same time as the chalet, particularly for Christmas, New Year and February half-term, when chefs are booked early.
Planning your stay
Tell Elise who is coming, when, and how you would like to eat. She will come back to you with availability and a quote for the chalet and the chef.
See also: luxury chalet rental in La Plagne · the pool and spa
