About Tour du ALS
Every year hundreds of cyclists, runners and hikers climb the Mont Ventoux at the Tour du ALS. The goal is to achieve a fantastic sporting achievement and to raise as much money as possible in the fight against ALS.
June 8th 2023, the 11th edition of Tour du ALS will take place and many hundreds of people will climb the Mont Ventoux in France by cycling, running and walking. Together with ALS patients, they take up this sportchallenge to raise as much money as possible for the fight against the deadly muscle disease ALS. Sign up or support our heroes with a donation, because we can only kick ALS out of the world together!
What is ALS?
ALS (Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a very serious condition in which one’s life expectation is the average of 3 years after being diagnosed. The cause of this disease is yet unknown and there is no medicine for ALS. All the more reason to raise money so we can change this together.
What will the donations be spent on?
In the past 8 editions of Tour du ALS, more than 4,000 participants have now climbed Mont Ventoux. Together they have raised nearly 8 million euros for the fight against ALS. Do you want to know what has been done with this?
Read about the fund spendings of Tour du ALS
How can you participate in the Tour du ALS?
Participating in the Tour du ALS is possible as a cyclist, runner or hiker. You can join as a team or alone. Whatever it will be, it is a life changing event, in which you contribute to research into ALS and the quality of care and life of patients, in addition to putting down a fantastic sporting performance.
Ambassadors
Tour du ALS is the largest event organized by the ALS Foundation. In addition, there are several ambassadors who are committed to the Tour du ALS.
Previous editions Tour du ALS
In 2012, the first edition of Tour du ALS took place, where a small group of people decided to climb Mont Ventoux. The event has grown solid over the years, but the family sense has always been preserved. ALS patients and their loved ones are central: for and with them, hundreds of participants annually achieve a great sport achievement.
Read about the previous editions of Tour du ALS
Questions?
Do you have specific questions about Tour du ALS that are not answered on this page? We have listed and answered the most frequently asked questions for participants, sponsors and volunteers. If your question is not listed here, please contact us by sending an email to info@tourduals.nl.
