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FAT NEWS : The FATMAP app has shut down

Whympr

Ski touring

Ski

FAT NEWS : The FATMAP app has shut down

27

October

2026

FATMAP has shut down on October 1st 2024. Which mountain app should you choose to prepare for your outdoor outings?

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Fly over routes in 3D: see, relive and share outings like never before

Whympr

Fly over routes in 3D: see, relive and share outings like never before

15

September

2025

With our new ‘Fly Over Your Route’ feature, you can now see outings in 3D like you’re really there! Check it out

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Whympr’s upgrading its 3D engine for even smoother maps

Whympr

Whympr’s upgrading its 3D engine for even smoother maps

08

September

2025

Discover the smooth new 3D map in the app!

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Behind the Scenes of Climbing: Everything About Establishing Routes, Rebolting, and Writing Guidebooks

Equipement

Climbing

Whympr

Behind the Scenes of Climbing: Everything About Establishing Routes, Rebolting, and Writing Guidebooks

26

August

2025

Find out how a climbing route is set up, rebolted, and documented in a guidebook

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New Vamos Guidebook: 50 Stunning Climbing Routes Within One Hour of Chamonix (Also Available on Whympr)

Climbing

Whympr

New Vamos Guidebook: 50 Stunning Climbing Routes Within One Hour of Chamonix (Also Available on Whympr)

03

July

2025

New: 50 beautiful climbing routes to discover around Chamonix.

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The Calanques: a must-visit destination for climbing in France

Climbing

Whympr

The Calanques: a must-visit destination for climbing in France

25

June

2025

Discover climbing in the Calanques, one of France’s most iconic destinations, from legendary multi-pitch routes and deep-water soloing to the red sandstone of Cap Canaille.

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5 Lesser-Known Climbing Crags to Explore in France This Summer

Climbing

5 Lesser-Known Climbing Crags to Explore in France This Summer

11

June

2025

We’ve cooked up a list of 5 hidden climbing gems where the rock is wild, the views are epic, and the crowds are... blissfully elsewhere.

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The world’s greatest treks are now on Whympr

Hiking

The world’s greatest treks are now on Whympr

22

April

2025

The world’s most iconic treks have just landed on Whympr – grab your pack, your next outing starts here.

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French Climbing Grades: one of the keys to a successful day out!

Climbing

Equipement

Whympr

French Climbing Grades: one of the keys to a successful day out!

09

April

2025

French climbing grades explained: from 3 to 9, plus how they compare to YDS, UIAA and other international systems. Pick the right route with confidence.

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Léo Slemett au micro de Whympr : interview exclusive

Whympr

Léo Slemett au micro de Whympr : interview exclusive

25

February

2025

Dans ce podcast, c'est Léo Slemett, champion du monde de freeride qui se confie. Découvre son parcours, sa préparation avant une sortie en montagne, ses projets en 2025 et plein d'autres sujets ultra intéressants.

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Tour du Mont-Blanc: Find the Best Routes on Whympr

Hiking

Whympr

Tour du Mont-Blanc: Find the Best Routes on Whympr

Find all the Tour du Mont-Blanc route guides on Whympr with GPX tracks and expert topos from Andapura

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Craving freedom and fresh pow? Grab your gear and hit the Mont-Blanc backcountry with Vamos Editions’ guides!

Ski touring

Ski

Whympr

Craving freedom and fresh pow? Grab your gear and hit the Mont-Blanc backcountry with Vamos Editions’ guides!

Check out the Vamos off-piste guides for Chamonix, Courmayeur, and Les Contamines!

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

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

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

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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