New Austrian and Italian South Tyrol topographic maps now on ViewRanger GPS
Winter sunshine in the mountains can now be enjoyed with greater peace of mind as ViewRanger, the outdoor GPS app, has expanded its range of Alpine mapping to include Austria following an agreement with renowned map company Kompass Karten. This addition means that ViewRanger Users can get mountain maps for Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, parts of Northern Italy, USA and Canada.
Whatever the weather conditions ViewRanger will show your precise GPS location on the topographic map with or without a mobile signal.
To access the maps you first need to download the free ViewRanger app and then purchase maps through the in-app store. ViewRanger also allows the flexibility to purchase the mapping required on a by-the-tile basis for a particular valley.
Once downloaded the maps can be used without the need for a mobile signal and no risk of incurring roaming charges. Using tools available on the website www.myviewranger.com you can draw a route that you want to follow on to the map, synchronise it with your phone and then use the GPS facility to stay on track.
ViewRanger is used by mountain rescue teams across the world so it is robust enough even for the most adventurous walkers, climbers, mountain bikers and winter sports enthusiasts.
Additionally through the agreement with Kompass Karten, ViewRanger has introduced new mapping for the South Tyrol (Südtirol/Alto Adigo) in Northern Italy. Extending coverage further into Italy, new maps have also been launched for the Italian region of Tuscany.
The detailed topographic maps are available at 1:50,000 scale, purchasable as “In App Purchases” with ViewRanger on Apple iPhone, iPads and with Android smartphones and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy S3 or Google Nexus 7. Android & Symbian users can purchase the whole country through ViewRanger’s webshop. Once purchased they can be shared by more than one device ie an iPhone and an iPad. Full details on www.viewranger.com.
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About ViewRanger http://www.viewranger.com
ViewRanger is a UK based Outdoors Navigation mobile app specialist, it launched its first product in 2006. Every version of the app includes global mapping that can be stored offline and today there is a user community in over 80 countries.
Additionally in most European countries, USA, Canada and New Zealand the app can be upgraded to run full topographic mapping. The apps comprehensive feature set, its proven reliability and detailed mapping means that it is used by many Search & Rescue teams in UK, Ireland, USA & Canada.
The global community of ViewRanger users store and share their adventures using the app and the web based tools at www.my.viewranger.com. Over 300 official bodies, like Tourist agencies, book publishers, hotels and magazines also use the service to digitally deliver their expert trails for walking and cycling to smartphones.
1. The Free version “ViewRanger Open” is fully featured and run global mapping layers like OpenStreet and OpenCycle maps that can be stored for offline use.
2. Via Apple App store there is also a Premium edition that includes credit to install areas of topographic mapping.
3. Maps for Austria (and many other countries) purchased for the ViewRanger app may also be viewed and used online at www.my.viewranger.com for route planning.
