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You arrived last night in a valley you do not know and you need tomorrow's hike. On MapPlanner, every route page brings together trail reviews, ratings, photos and directions to the start, so...
Tap the heart and the route is yours. MapPlanner favorites save the hikes, trail runs and bike rides you spot online and bring them together on one page, with a map and your own collections....
How many outings have you spotted and never actually done? To plan your hikes, trail runs and rides, MapPlanner gives you a map of places to try: every idea becomes a dated marker, ready for...
Planning a route as a group over messages means forty notifications, three screenshots of three different maps and nobody sure which version won. The MapPlanner collaborative route puts the whole...
Saturday night, tomorrow's route is ready. With MapPlanner route sharing, it goes into the group chat as a single link: everyone opens it on the map, no account needed. No more long-winded...
A route on a screen is good. A clear sheet in your pack is better. The MapPlanner PDF roadbook turns a route into a printable document you can also keep on your phone: topographic map, starting...
Your distance, your total climbing and your best outings, worked out for you on a single page: the MapPlanner activity log sums up every sport you do, with no spreadsheet and no math. How many...
Pack the right amount of food and pick the right shoes: MapPlanner works out the calories you will burn on a hike, a trail run or a bike ride. It also shows what surface you will be on, from...
Saturday evening, the pack is by the door. Before turning in, you open your route one last time: the hiking weather forecast for the trailhead, tomorrow's sunset, the nearest parking lot and...
Saturday's group: a trail runner, two Sunday walkers, a friend getting back into it after years off and a ten-year-old. To judge how hard a hike is before choosing one that suits everybody, MapPlanner...
A single-color line on a map tells you neither where the climbing gets steep nor where the pavement turns to gravel. By coloring your route by gradient or by surface, MapPlanner puts both answers...
It is the night before a big day out. The pack is ready and the route is saved. One last thing: fly over it in 3D and see every climb in full relief before you set foot on it. From the route...
A route without stops shows where you walk but never where you pause, so the time estimate forgets lunch and nobody knows where to refill. MapPlanner's numbered route stops fill that gap. You...
Saving a hiking route on MapPlanner means finding it exactly as you left it on the day you need it, on a computer or a phone. The route, its stats and its stops go into your free account in a...
Where should you hike this weekend? With MapPlanner you can find hiking routes around any place or type an address to start drawing your own. Two kinds of search, one goal: getting to your next...
Before: following paint marks on trees with no idea where they lead. After: seeing the waymarked hiking trails on the map and laying your route along them before you set off. MapPlanner makes...
Three days of hiking, two nights in mountain huts: Claire and Tom have drawn their loop around the massif, but where will they sleep? MapPlanner splits their trek into daily stages. Does the...
Sunday morning, Sam wants a 10 km run from home without covering the same ground twice. MapPlanner's loop route generator builds that circuit in one click, starting and finishing at the front...
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...
How far can you walk in thirty minutes from your vacation rental? MapPlanner's reachable zone, also known as an isochrone map, shades everything within reach on the map, by distance or by time....
Plan a hiking route in a few clicks: the line snaps to real trails on its own while distance, time and elevation gain update as you go. No more tracing every switchback by hand or guessing...
Walking the last hour by headlamp because the hike ran two hours long: that mistake nearly always starts with a hiking time worked out from kilometers instead of elevation. MapPlanner estimates...
Mile eight, your bottle is empty and the next village is still a long way off. You can plan for that moment from home: the MapPlanner planner finds the points of interest along your route, from...
How long were you actually moving on Sunday, once the breaks are taken out? MapPlanner helps you track your hiking, trail running and cycling performance: actual time, moving speed and heart...
Topo map, satellite view or OS Maps: which one should you use to plan your hike? In the MapPlanner route planner you never have to pick just one. Switch base maps with a single tap, keep your...
Sunday's track is stuck on your watch and tomorrow's route is not on your GPS yet. With MapPlanner you export a route as GPX, KML or TCX to take it on your wrist or handlebars; you import a GPX...
How much climbing is really on the menu? To calculate the elevation gain of a hike, a trail run or a bike ride, just draw the route in MapPlanner: an elevation profile opens under the map with...
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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