Don’t expect all of the upper trail to be fully rideable. That being said, there are also some lovely, flowy sections lower down which counterbalance the gnar. Look out for some bountiful wild blueberry patches and enjoy the stunning views across the valley towards the Mont Blanc Massif.

Due to the rocky and rooty nature of the trail, it is not recommended to ride Charlanon in the wet. Some of the upper trail is exposed to drops due to the steep nature of the mountainside, which falls away sharply from the singletrack.

During the summer bike ban on Chamonix hiking trails, the Chamonix to Planpraz lift makes an exception and allows for bikers after 4pm. If you’re fast, you can get two Charlanon laps in before the lift closes for the day!