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Packing your backpack for a day hike may seem simple. However, poor organisation or forgetting a key item can quickly turn an enjoyable outing into an uncomfortable experience. Have you packed...
A day hike already requires organisation. Adding a bivouac means more careful preparation, suitable equipment, and precise weight management. Is your gear sufficient for spending a night outdoors?...
A successful hike begins long before you take the first step on the trail. Preparing your backpack is essential, but anticipating your route, estimating the effort required, and planning your...
Today, a smartphone can become a powerful tool during a hike. While it should never replace a paper map or good judgement, several apps can help you: Orient yourself without network coverage Identify...
Eating well while hiking is just as important as having the right gear. A hike lasting several hours — or even several days with a bivouac — requires regular energy intake adapted to physical...
Before heading out on a hike or trail run, planning your route can make a huge difference. Distance, elevation gain, terrain type, and navigation all influence the difficulty and enjoyment of...
The Alps are one of the largest playgrounds for hikers in Europe. This mountain range stretches over more than 1,000 km across several countries, but the French Alps alone already offer an incredible...
On the MapPlanner website, a feature lets you quickly visualise the area you can reach from a starting point based on the time or distance you want to cover. This is especially useful for planning...
On the MapPlanner website, a feature makes it easy to create a hiking, trail running, walking, or cycling route directly on the map. You simply choose a starting point and add a few waypoints....
On the MapPlanner website, a feature allows you to automatically estimate the duration of a route based on your activity. Once your route is drawn on the map, the planner estimates how long...
On the MapPlanner website, you can enrich your routes by adding points of interest directly on the map. This feature helps you save important places, add notes, and attach geotagged photos to...
On the MapPlanner website, you can track how your athletic performance evolves over time and easily compare different routes. This feature helps you keep a record of your outings and visualise...
On the MapPlanner website, you can choose different map layers designed for outdoor activities so you can plan your outings with greater accuracy. Depending on your needs, you can switch between...
On the MapPlanner website, you can easily export and import routes in the most widely used GPS formats. This makes it simple to use your routes across devices such as GPS watches, handheld hiking...
On the MapPlanner website, you can easily display the elevation profile of your route to better understand the terrain. This feature shows climbs, descents, and total elevation gain as a curve....
On the MapPlanner website, Explorer mode lets you track your location in real time directly on the map. This feature is especially useful when you’re hiking, trail running, or cycling and want...
Want to Go Hiking with Your Dog? Here’s What You Should Know Before You Go Hiking with your dog is a unique experience. Your companion shares the effort, discovers new landscapes, and turns...
Can Your Dog Join You in the Snow? Snowy landscapes offer perfect conditions for beautiful winter walks. Many dogs love running through fresh snow, exploring new scents, and playing in this...
The French Alps offer thousands of kilometres of hiking trails, from easy panoramic walks to multi-day alpine treks. But when hiking with a dog, several key questions become essential: Are...
Thanks to your support, MapPlanner continues to grow, with the milestone of 50,000 unique visitors per month well exceeded! This new version features a brand-new interface, making it even easier...
We're proud to launch MapPlanner subscriptions, giving you access to even more features with unlimited use! Subscribing to the Explorer version allows you to : Explore and create your own unlimited...
Following your feedback, new features have been added to explore and create more easily your routes and itineraries (walking courses, hiking, ...). New features for MapPlanner New languages...
How is elevation profile calculated? By definition, elevation gain is the difference in elevation between two points on the earth's surface. These points are defined by geographic coordinates....
Welcome on MapPlanner :) We're are proud to present you the first version of MapPlanner, the online tool to calculate the distance covered of all your activities (runs, jogs, hikes or bike rides)....
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