How do I import a GPX file into a hiking application?

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If you want to use a GPX file for your hike, here’s how!

What is a GPX file?

A GPX file or “GPS Exchange” is a file format that allows you to store your route on your computer or smartphone. In other words, it allows you to exchange GPS coordinates by sharing them in the form of a file, which can be imported into a GPS application. To read this format, you’ll need to download an application that allows it to be opened.

Once you’ve downloaded the application, you simply import your GPX file stored on your device.Your phone will then display your position and allow you to track your progress in relation to the route in real time.

Here are the steps to find out How do I use a GPX file?

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    1. Download a hiking app (e.g. gpx viewer, geo tracker, trails etc.) onto your device. To do this, type “gpx” in the Play Store or App Store to see a list of apps capable of reading this type of format.
      Example with gpx viewer: download the free app with Google Play and with Apple Store.
    2. Go to our dedicated “Nature Expeditions” section, where you’ll find walking tours, biking and mountain biking and choose the ride of your choice with your device.
    3. In the “Documentation” section of the tour, the name of the tour appears as a download, click on it and download the file to your device.
    4. Click on the downloaded file and choose “Open with gpx viewer“, validate.
      The route is then displayed on the phone.
    5. When you’re ready to start your hike, you can follow your progress on the route step by step, by going to the 3 vertical dots at the top right, then clicking on “follow the gps”, the dot symbolising your geographical location will appear, you’re ready to hike.