Trail du Dauphiné is a January trail race held in the Drôme region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with Meymans as the primary location and Beauregard-Baret also noted in the event information. Participants can select either an 8 km or a 15 km route, positioning it as a short-distance trail event rather than an ultra or road race.
The 15 km route features a 550-meter climb, and the 8 km route includes a 250-meter climb, indicating both distances are more challenging in terms of elevation than their lengths might imply. The race emphasizes natural surroundings, forests, and mountain paths. Its official French description encourages participants to “Plonge dans la légende du Dauphiné !” The longer race typically begins in the morning, with the shorter race commencing approximately thirty minutes afterward.