Two residents of the Haut-Rhin department in Alsace successfully climbed Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, on July 14, 2026. The climb was part of a solidarity initiative to raise funds for a local charity supporting underprivileged children in the region.
The climbers, whose names have not been disclosed, completed the ascent of the 4,167-meter (13,671-foot) summit in three days. They were supported by a team of local guides and porters from the village of Imlil, the traditional starting point for Toubkal expeditions.
The funds raised will be donated to the association "Les Enfants de l'Espoir" (Children of Hope), based in Colmar, which provides educational and recreational activities for children from low-income families. The exact amount raised has not yet been announced, but organizers expect it to exceed β¬5,000.
This initiative highlights the growing trend of combining adventure sports with charitable causes in the Alsace region. Similar events have been organized in recent years, including climbs of Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro for various local charities.
