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3.1 miles
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-2,694 ft
Descent
00:21:53
Avg time
-2,660 ft
Altitude change
2,675 ft
Altitude min
5,335 ft
Altitude max
5,335 ft
Altitude start
2,674 ft
Altitude end
-16.2%
Grade
-104.3%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:21:53
Avg time

Black 8 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Les Arcs Bikepark
    Bourg St. Maurice
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #23031 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12359 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,373 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #848 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Wallride

Classic fast flowy downhill trail through the forest with great burms, jumps, rock gardens.

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  • 28 miles avg distance
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Sep 8, 2026 @ 7:09pm (Europe/Paris)
Sep 8, 2026
superdry, fast. proper track. if you send all the gaps and doubles, you're fit.
Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:28pm (Europe/Paris)
Sep 5, 2026
Aug 25, 2026 @ 7:31am (Europe/Paris)
Aug 24, 2026
Best trail of the whole area
Jun 20, 2026 @ 9:49am (Europe/Monaco)
Jun 20, 2026
Jun 19, 2026 @ 10:48am (Europe/Monaco)
Jun 19, 2026
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on Sep 8, 2026
Avg: 4.4 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to black-8 trailhead (45.601020, 6.797130)
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      4.6 ★★★★★
      20 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 35%
      3 ★ 5%
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      paco-jones paco-jones
      https://www.mon-sejour-en-montagne.com/actualites/le-velo-freeride-marque-la-foret-les-arcs-star-du-vtt-et-victime-de-son-succes/
      syl20bikes
      Really flowy. Almost a red, but not quite. Worse trying. If too hard, finish on the road.
      Eoinmacgearailt
      Great really long trail that's not cut up, except for a few places. Full of a mix of features but nothing too tricky. Its like a long technical red trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black 8 located?
      Black 8 is located in Les Arcs Bikepark, Bourg St. Maurice, France. It is part of the Les Arcs Bikepark trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.60102, 6.79713.
      ▼ How hard is Black 8?
      Black 8 is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black 8?
      Black 8 has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,694 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,675 ft to 5,335 ft.
      ▼ Is Black 8 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black 8 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black 8?
      Black 8 is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black 8?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black 8. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black 8?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black 8 are:
      • July (53 activities)
      • August (38 activities)
      • June (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Black 8? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black 8 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black 8?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Black 8. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black 8?
      Black 8 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,238 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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