Simple 8

 The Simple8: the SUPER8 discovery competition

This mountain bike and electric mountain bike competition format is perfect for those who want to discover competition and the trails of La Plagne, and those who enjoy racing each other on short, intense trails.

See you on Sunday 12 July 2026!

 The discovery format: discover competition on the SUPER8

The base camp for starts and finishes will be set up in Plagne Centre. Participants will set off on their course and enjoy the same race conditions as the riders in the big race, with the same start and finish locations.

The Simple8 introductory competition is suitable for all levels: accessible and gentle when you’re starting out for the first time OR short and intense when you’re going for the win!

A total of 2 loops completed in the following order:

🔴 Loop 1 – Champagny en Vanoise sector
A well-known loop from the Double8, set off to explore the heights of Champagny.

🟢 Loop 2 – Montchavin sector
A final loop towards the paths and forests of Montchavin-les-Coches, passing through Cavard and returning to the outskirts of Les Frasses. Enjoy your last moments on the trails of La Plagne before reaching the finish line at Plagne Centre.

  Base Camp : Plagne Centre 

  Distance and elevation gain:
 ↔️ 37 km   1 702 m

•  Loop 1 – Champagny en Vanoise Sector – ↔️ 20.7 km  1 041 m
•  Loop 2 – Montchavin Sector – ↔️ 15.8 km  661m

  Number of bibs available: 100 individual e-MTBs / 100 individual mountain bikes

  Bib collection:  

Friday 10 July 2026 📍 Plagne Centre Salle Omnisport 🕐 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11 July 2026 📍 Plagne Centre Salle Omnisport 🕐 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 July 2026 📍 Plagne Centre Salle Omnisport 🕐 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

The Plagne Centre base camp is where it all happens!
Start and finish lines for both days, as well as the passages between each loop: refreshment points to recharge your batteries, repair stands and supporter areas are all available here.

  Distance and Elevation Gain:
 ↔️ 37 km   1 702 m

•  Loop 1 – Champagny en Vanoise Sector– ↔️ 20.7 km  1 041 m
•  Loop 2 – Montchavin Sector – ↔️ 15.8 km  661m

Find the profile of the race and each race on Trace de Trail

Time limits are set for safety reasons, to limit excessively long journey times that could pose a danger to runners, particularly in the event of a change in weather conditions at altitude.

  Mountain Bike Format

Information to follow

  E-Mountain Bike Format

Information to follow

The time limits for the Simple8 correspond only to the cut-off times for the start of loop 2. When a participant completes a loop, they must take into account the time needed to take a break at the refreshment station before setting off on the next loop. If the time limit is exceeded, the participant will be refused access to the start of the loop in question and will have to hand in their timing chip to the organiser, who will record the end of their race.

Mandatory Equipment

• Approved classic or full-face helmet
• Gloves
• Mobile phone, charged and switched on, so you can call for help
• Repair kit
• Survival blanket
• Windbreaker
• Whistle

E-MTB Specifications
Competitors taking part in the Double8 on an e-MTB must ensure that their bike complies with the following rules:

• 250 W motor
• Electric assistance only when pedalling
• Assistance limited to 25 km/h (+/- 5%)

Recommended equipment

• Minimum water (0.5L)
• Food supplies (energy bars or dried fruit, etc.)
• Knee pads
• First aid kit
• Glasses

Each participant must bring a reusable folding cup, as there are no disposable cups at the refreshment stations in order to limit waste.

  General Services

• First Aid on the Course
• Timekeeping
• Prize Giving

Services Loop 1

• First Aid
• Checkpoint
• Water Station

Services Loop 2

• First aid
• Checkpoint
• Water station

Base camp services

• Repair stand
• 1 Refreshments
• Supporters’ area

Information coming soon