Trail Ajolais takes place in December in Le Val-d'Ajol, a town in the Vosges region of eastern France. Participants can select a route of approximately 12 to 13 km or a longer one covering 28 to 32 km, catering to both novice trail runners and those seeking a challenging mountain-style run.
The short course involves around 400 meters of climbing, while the long course features approximately 1,200 meters of elevation gain. The longer race begins at 09:00, with the shorter race starting at 10:00. This event, now in its fourth edition, recently saw just over 500 participants, giving it the atmosphere of a community trail gathering rather than a large-scale urban race.