Blog

Information, advice, recommendations and lots of articles to help you get to know Whympr and the mountain world better.

Whympr

Whympr 3.0 : a brand new design

October

2026

Plus ergonomique, plus lisible et plus fluide, découvre la nouvelle version de l'application

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Alpinism

Climbing

Hiking

Ski touring

Find the digital Topos on Whympr!

September

2026

Discover our Topo Pros: tips written by professionals for ski touring, climbing, mountaineering and hiking directly in the app!

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Chasse et rando : savoir où sont les zones de chasse en temps réel

Hiking

Whympr

Chasse et rando : savoir où sont les zones de chasse en temps réel

September

2026

Chaque automne, la chasse reprend. Sur Whympr, tu peux maintenant signaler et voir les zones de chasse sur la carte. Gratuit et collaboratif.

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Hiking

New! A single subscription that brings together the best maps of the Italian Alps

September

2026

Looking for the perfect subscription to explore the Alps? Whympr has you covered.

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Whympr

AI: Can You Really Trust It to Plan Your Outdoor Outing?

September

2026

Can artificial intelligence really help you prepare for an outdoor adventure? From inaccurate routes and outdated information to overconfidence in AI-generated answers, we take a closer look at the limitations of AI when it comes to the outdoors - and why reliable, up-to-date data grounded in real-world experience matters.

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Hiking

5 tips to keep hiking once the holidays are ove

August

2026

Your schedule is about to fill up fast… So here are 5 of our favorite tips for keeping hiking on the agenda in september.

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Alpinism

Climbing

Equipement

The 3 Main Types of Belay Devices for Climbing Safely

August

2026

Tube-style, assisted-braking, or Munter hitch: learn how each belay device works and pick the safest option for your next climb.

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Randonnée autour du Lac Blanc, le lac mythique de Chamonix

Hiking

Alpinism

Whympr

Randonnée autour du Lac Blanc, le lac mythique de Chamonix

August

2026

Randonnée au Lac Blanc (2352 m) à Chamonix : découverte du lac, 2 itinéraires détaillés (Flégère ou Col des Montets), distances, dénivelé et meilleure période pour y aller

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Hiking

Whympr

Over 100 hiking routes across the UK are now available on Whympr

July

2026

‍🇬🇧 Spread across 10 of the UK's most iconic regions, discover around 100 hiking routes ranging from easy and intermediate to challenging and off-the-beaten-path.

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Hiking

Whympr

Where are the patous? Spot them easily with Whympr’s new Patou Map layer!

July

2026

With Whympr’s new map layer showing the location of guard dogs — a.k.a. patous — you can hike with greater peace of mind!

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OCTOPUS: Pica Herry's New Film Is Out Now!

Ski

Whympr

OCTOPUS: Pica Herry's New Film Is Out Now!

Here’s OCTOPUS, the latest film by Julien Herry, aka Pica, featuring a stunning adventure made in Chamonix.

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Ski touring

Whympr

Find all the routes of the "Trace Des Grands" on Whympr!

La Trace Des Grands is the event you can’t miss for all the ski touring fans in France. We're sharing the event routes in this article.

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Ski touring

Whympr

Tutorial

Whympr: Léo Slemett's go-to alternative to FATMAP

If, like Léo Slemett, you’re feeling lost without FATMAP for planning your ski touring adventures, you’re probably wondering: which app should I use now?

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Whympr

How to upgrade from Whympr Premium to the Outdoor Pack: step by step

You already have a Whympr Premium subscription and want to upgrade to the Outdoor Pack? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it, whether you're on Android or iOS.

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