Trail des Roches is a 21 km trail race held in Poncin, a village in France’s Ain department, located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The race begins at 9:30 AM and involves approximately 670 meters of elevation gain, positioning it as an intermediate challenge between a short local trail run and an extended mountain excursion.
The event also features a 10 km Trail l’Express Ponchinoise with 250 meters of climbing and a 31 km Trail la Poncinoise that includes 1,100 meters of elevation gain. This race is promoted as a completely local adventure, requiring no mandatory special equipment, holding an ITRA 0 label, and offering a refreshment stop at the finish line.