Dragons RFC saw European dreams end in France as they were edged out by two-time winners Montpellier at the Septeo Stadium.
Tries from lock Tyler DuGuid and scrum-half Alexis Bernadet and eight points from Thomas Vincent's boot sealed a home win and a place in Europe's second-tier tournament finale in Bilbao on Friday, 22 May.
Dragons responded with two tries from centre Aneurin Owen in a resilient performance that was built on a impressive defensive show.
Filo Tiatia's side can be proud after enjoying a much improved season and Dragons were the only Welsh team left in Europe as they played in a first Challenge Cup semi-final in 10 years and their fourth in total.
