BEFORE YOUR SKI DAY

Piste maps and ski navigation: what to use when

A piste map helps you understand the area. Navigation proposes a journey through it. Resort information tells you what is currently permitted and operating. Use them together.

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Use the resort map for orientation

Start with the resort’s own map and current information to identify sectors, lifts and the places you want to reach. Compare the names with signs when you arrive.

A map can remain useful without showing every current closure. Look for the resort’s separate operational information and follow staff instructions.

Use an offline map to keep details available

Download the area before you lose connectivity. In Mountainmapper, the package includes map, local search and routing data for supported journeys. Check it rather than assuming the map you viewed online has been saved.

Offline availability and information freshness are different questions: a stored map can be accessible even when its data no longer reflects conditions.

Use a route planner for a particular journey

Choose the start, destination and difficulty limits, then review the proposed sequence of pistes and lifts. Examine any walking or transport legs separately.

Navigation can help you follow a plan, but a computed route is not permission to pass a closure or a guarantee of suitable conditions. If the plan conflicts with signs, stop and follow the resort’s instructions.

Choose what to prepare before leaving

For orientation, keep the resort map and a downloaded map available. For a specific journey, also check the route, necessary datasets and navigation readiness. For opening times and closures, consult current resort information.

If you want spoken directions or guidance while your iPhone is locked, compare Premium options. Basic maps and foreground visual navigation remain free.

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A planning aid. Always follow resort signs, closures and staff instructions. Map data may be incomplete or out of date.