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Chalet du Bois Melay
Ski in La Plagne
Your Dream Stay in an Exceptional Chalet at La Plagne 1800
Ski in La Plagne, a haven for winter sports enthusiasts
Located in the heart of Savoie, in the majestic French Alps, this iconic resort offers an unforgettable winter adventure. With a variety of slopes, exceptional snow, and breathtaking panoramas, your luxury chalet at the foot of the slopes promises a successful and memorable ski holiday in one of the world’s finest ski areas.
A ski area for all levels
Beginners can learn with confidence on the 7 wide, easy green slopes in the secure “Cool Ski” area, perfect for getting started.
Intermediate skiers will enjoy 68 blue runs, ideal for improving skills while taking in breathtaking panoramas.
Advanced skiers will delight in 25 red pistes, more technical and full of challenges.
Finally, experts can tackle 18 black runs, demanding and steep, reserved for experienced skiers.
Fun ski zones in La Plagne
For extra fun, areas such as the Fun Slopes and Boardercross add a playful touch to the experience.
Snowboarders also benefit from dedicated spaces, with snowparks featuring a variety of obstacles, kickers and rails. These freestyle zones, accessible to beginners as well as experienced riders, promise thrills and spectacular tricks.
The Bellecôte glacier live 3000
The Bellecôte glacier is one of the natural jewels of La Plagne. Peaking at over 3,000 meters in altitude, it offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding peaks and guarantees quality snow throughout the season.
Accessible to advanced skiers, it allows you to take on high-altitude slopes or venture onto legendary off-piste routes. Between thrills and breathtaking landscapes, the Bellecôte glacier embodies the authentic and sporting spirit of skiing in La Plagne.
From the Live 3000 area, also accessible to non-skiers, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Alpine ranges.
Exceptional snow cover guaranteed at La Plagne
One of La Plagne’s greatest assets is the remarkable quality of its snow cover. Thanks to an altitude reaching 3,250 meters, the resort offers abundant and reliable snow throughout the season.
Nearly 70% of the ski area lies above 2,000 meters, ensuring optimal skiing conditions. To further guarantee this reliability, La Plagne is equipped with an extensive network of snow cannons, providing excellent skiability even when natural snow is scarce.
The La Plagne & Paradiski ski areas
La Plagne is part of the vast Paradiski domain, which also includes the neighboring resorts of Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs.
With 425 km of slopes connected by a modern lift system, Paradiski promises an endless variety of trails and spectacular landscapes.
Explore the two resorts freely, discover new horizons and enjoy incomparable skiing sensations in the heart of the Alps.
Your chalet near the slopes in La Plagne à La Plagne
Chalet du Bois Melay is located in La Plagne 1800, just 400 meters from the slopes via a flat path, with ski-in access 200 meters from the chalet.
Its central position provides direct access to the entire La Plagne ski area. The chalet enjoys an ideal location, just steps from the Loup slope and the Mélèzes and Plagne 1800 ski lifts.
A free shuttle stop is located very close to the chalet, making it easy to reach the other villages of La Plagne, including Plagne Centre and Plagne Bellecôte, which offer direct access to the main slopes of the Paradiski area.
A confortable ski room
Chalet du Bois Melay is rated 5 stars by the Tourist Office and 5 Paradiski crystals.
For your comfort when returning from the slopes, the ski room is equipped with modern boot and glove dryers.
A real plus for starting each ski day in La Plagne with warm, dry hands and feet!
Our luxury chalet is located at 1,850 meters altitude, offering ideal conditions for your ski holiday in the Alps.
Organize your ski lessons with peace of mind
By renting Chalet du Bois Melay, we assist you in organizing your tailor-made stay, including booking ski lessons suitable for both children and adults.
Several renowned ski schools, located near the chalet at the foot of the slopes, offer a wide range of classes. The French Ski School (ESF) as well as other private schools provide group or private lessons for all ages and skill levels.
Looking for something different? Choose off-piste skiing, ski touring, or cross-country skiing lessons with our qualified partners.
Practical information for skiing in La Plagne
To make the most of your stay in our luxury chalet in La Plagne, you can download here the ski map of the resort as well as the Paradiski area map.
We also recommend the Paradiski YUGE app, which you can install on your smartphone to enhance your experience both on the slopes and around the resort. It offers:
An interactive map of the La Plagne and Paradiski ski runs
Real-time weather conditions and forecasts
Shuttle schedules and routes connecting the different villages
A guide to shops, activities, and events
Your photos taken on the ski lifts
And the option to recharge your ski passes directly online
The ski season in La Plagne
The winter season in La Plagne runs from mid-December to the end of April.
For winter 2024 – 2025, you can rent your chalet until April 25, 2025. Bookings for the following season are already open: the 2025 – 2026 season will begin on December 13, 2025 and also end on April 25, 2026.
Thanks to reliable snow and high altitude, you can ski at Christmas and throughout the holiday season.
Alpine skiing and all types of snow sports in La Plagne
While alpine skiing and snowboarding have made La Plagne famous, the resort also offers a wide range for fans of other disciplines. It is an ideal destination to vary the pleasures of snow sports.
Off-piste skiing in La Plagne
Off-piste enthusiasts will particularly enjoy the legendary descent of the Bellecôte north face.
First track in La Plagne
For an exclusive alpine skiing or snowboarding experience, don’t miss the First Track, which lets you be among the first to ski down a freshly groomed slope, in the calm and magic of the early morning hours.
First Track in La Plagne usually takes place on Thursday mornings.
Ski touring in La Plagne
For nature and adventure lovers, ski touring in the French Alps offers a unique experience: equipped with skins, you climb untouched peaks before skiing down immaculate powder slopes, far from the marked runs, discovering wild and preserved landscapes.
La Plagne offers seven marked ski touring routes, accessible from different villages in the resort.
You will discover pristine landscapes and savor the joy of making the first tracks in fresh snow.
Cross-country skiing in La Plagne
Cross-country skiing can be enjoyed on several sites near the chalet, including the Dou du Praz, the Frasses track and the Mairies track.
Our favorite slopes in La Plagne
From Chalet du Bois Melay, set off to discover some of the most beautiful runs in the La Plagne ski area:
Grande Rochette gondola: admire a spectacular view of the Beaufortain range, the Paradiski domain, Mont Blanc and even the 3 Vallées on the horizon.
Lovatière lift: reach the slopes of Champagny-en-Vanoise, including the legendary red Kamikaze run, one of our favorites.
Towards Les Arcs via the Arpettes: this chairlift offers a scenic route via Crozats, the Marmottes slope and Inversens, an unmissable descent.
Glacier Live 3000: at 3,000 meters altitude, enjoy a grand panorama and superb red, black and blue runs.
Après-ski in La Plagne
At Chalet du Bois Melay, sleds are available so children can extend their snow fun on the nearby slopes.
After a day on skis, enjoy a moment of relaxation or conviviality at the chalet: table football, board games, piano, sauna, swimming pool or gym, the choice is yours. The living room, with its fireplace and comfortable sofas, invites you to unwind.
Want to go out? Restaurants and bars are just a few steps from the chalet, perfect for extending the evening.
La Plagne without skis
A family-friendly yet dynamic resort, La Plagne offers a wide range of winter moutain activities for non-skiers or for skiers wanting to diversify their experiences.
Whether you are looking for thrills or a more contemplative experience, the mountain can also be lived differently: on snowshoes, by bobsleigh, on a fatbike, or even during a dog-sledding excursion.
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How to rent chalet du Bois melay ?
Check the chalet’s availability online here or contact us directly.
Elise, our chalet manager, is at your disposal for any questions and will be happy to help you organize your tailor-made stay at Chalet du Bois Melay.
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+33 6 30 35 39 29