The Trail des Salamandres begins in Sorbiers, a commune near Saint-Étienne in the Loire department. It offers three trail-running distances: 27 km, 19 km, and 11 km. The event is structured around shorter courses that require careful footing and consistent climbing.
The 27 km route includes approximately 1,000 metres of elevation gain, the 19 km route has about 750 metres, and the 11 km route features around 280 metres. With over two dozen previous editions, the race is a well-established spring event for runners seeking a technical trail experience that is not an ultra-distance challenge.