Orientation / GPS apps

Navigation / GPS apps

Our selection of navigation apps for hiking, mountain biking, quad biking, 4x4..

IGN RANDO'

Free (in-app purchases) - iOS / Android

IGNrando' is the official app of the IGN for hiking* and outdoor activities. It is a collaborative portal that allows you to find and share thousands of hiking ideas. You can prepare your route on the website ignrando.fr, and transfer it with your points of interest to the app, with live GPS guidance and the ability to record your route.

Some maps are free (including Plan IGN and OpenStreetMap Outdoors).

However, it is preferable to take the IGN Liberté subscription (€16.99/year - free 7-day trial) which includes IGN topographic maps at a scale of 1:25000 and many overlays: for example, from version 1.49 onwards, it is possible to display the map of mobile coverage areas of French operators, a huge advantage for being able to alert emergency services via 112, or more simply to download weather information or call a loved one!

* IGNrando' is also suitable for ski touring thanks to the winter tracks provided by the Petzl Foundation.

TWONAV PREMIUM

5.99€ - iOS / Android

TwoNav Premium is an application developed for all hiking enthusiasts, whether on foot, by bike, or in a 4x4. It offers you the possibility to visualize a very large catalog of topographic maps, vector maps, or satellite images in 2D or 3D.

More than 60 data points can be displayed on the screen, including current speed, average speed, a stopwatch, and maximum altitude.

Once the hike is finished and you are back in your car, the application can serve as a road navigator.

Several maps are available through in-app purchases (IGN Geoportail 17.99€, IGN France 3.99€, etc.).

TRAILS

Free iOS (Pro version €4.99/year)

Trails tracks your route on a relief map from Openstreetmaps, and then saves it. Additional information is provided such as altitude, distance traveled, speed, and duration of the route.

The PRO version adds features for importing routes, offline maps, track and waypoint tracking, and unlimited route recording. Subscriptions are €1.99/1 month, €2.99/6 months, €4.99/1 year.

IPHIGENIE

Free then €14.99 - iOS / Android

iPhiGéNie is the reference app for maps from the National Geographic Institute (France, Belgium, Spain, and Switzerland). It allows you to access all IGN maps and locate yourself using your smartphone's GPS. The first 7 days of use are free, after which it will cost you €14.99 per year for unlimited access to the Geoportal.

The Vmax option (€4.99) adds 3D mode to the maps and many other features, including an audio-guiding function using routing beacons.

MYTRAILS

free - AndroidUPDATE from 25/09/24: the app has disappeared from Google Play

Very comprehensive app, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, skiing, horseback riding, and orienteering.

Manages numerous formats of free and paid maps

Smartphone/tablet synchronization: you only take your smartphone, but you can view the route later on a tablet!

SITY TRAIL

Free - iOS / Android (+ in-app purchases)

Another very comprehensive hiking application. Thousands of hiking guide proposals are included, as well as long-distance hiking trails. The same features are available for Belgium.

GR Rando option (€11.99) for a map of GR trails, and Premium options by country (€24.99) to download maps for offline use (France, World, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, USA, Canada,…)

Note: The information provided above generally comes from the Appstore and Google Play. The applications have not always been tested. Price indications may be incorrect, as prices change very often on the stores due to promotions. Feel free to share your opinions and comments regarding the usefulness of the applications you have tested, or to suggest other applications via our contact email.