This rugged run loses a whopping 972 meters of vert in just 5.8km. While you'll have to climb a bit to reach the top of the trail, this brutal downhill will blow your mind!

The upper section of Le Brevent begins on a wide switchbacked trail that squirrels its way down the mountainside. It's difficult to get too much speed in this section due to the constant turns. However, the views from this upper portion are fantastic if you can tear your eyes away from the loose, rolling rocks.

About the time the trail opens up a bit with longer sections in between the switchbacks, the technicality of the singletrack gets cranked up to 11! This mid-section contains some brutally-difficult rock moves that aren't bike-optimized in the slightest. Some of the most difficult trail features, which are basically miniature cliffs, are situated in the corners themselves. These brutal rock features earn Le Brevent a true "Extreme" mountain bike difficulty rating. The vast majority of riders will be forced to do some downhill hiking in this middle section. Thankfully, the brutal gnar doesn't last too long, and it's back to a more standard level of intimidating Chamonix gnar after this.

Soon, the route drops into the trees, and the singletrack takes on a dramatically different character. The soil gets darker and richer, with roots crisscrossing the trail in many places. You'll encounter a few sections of fast, smooth singletrack interspersed between the big root webs and embedded rock gardens. Snake down this fantastic section of switchbacked trail, enjoying the beauty of the forest and the delightful singletrack. This lower section is definitely the highlight of the route!

The route as shown leads directly back to the Planpraz lift, so you can hop back on and ride back to the top for another lap.