HexaTrek : Thru Hike France
Map & Guide Outdoor
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone
iPhone
THE HEXATREK, THE FRENCH THRU-HIKING TRAIL
The official application of the Trail !
A 3034 km trail through some of the most beautiful French mountain scenery, linking 14 natural parks and crossing France **** from the Vosges to the Pyrenees.
The HexaTrek has been designed to link the most beautiful French trails and maximise the places where bivouac is allowed.
Following the mountain ridges, crossing the most beautiful valleys and stopping in the most picturesque villages, the HexaTrek is a journey to meet yourself, nature and its inhabitants.
- 2000 POINTS OF INTEREST YOUR POCKET GUIDE :
WORKS ENTIRELY OFFLINE.
Each step of the trail is downloadable offline and will give you your location even in aeroplane mode. The application uses the internal GPS of your mobile device to display your position and guide you along the trail.
Follow the precise route and find all the useful points of interest for your hike.
IDENTIFY THE BIVOUAC AREAS.
Know where you will spend the night. The application will tell you if the place where you are is authorized to bivouac or if there are particular restrictions (private land, protected area, natura 2000...)
DISCOVER THE PLACES YOU CAN'T MISS.
Don't miss any point of interest on the way, you will find in the app all the unmissable places classified in 4 categories.
- Must-sees: the most beautiful landscapes, waterfalls and other natural wonders.
- Viewpoints: All the passes and viewpoints offering you the best view of the surroundings.
- Monuments : Places classified as UNESCO heritage sites or part of the country's history.
- French villages: A selection of the most emblematic villages crossed by the route.
FIND YOUR REFUGE.
See at a glance the different types of accommodation on the HexaTrek.
-The unguarded refuges/shelters are free, open to all and available all year round.
- The guarded refuges, Gites and Campsites, are not free of charge and are generally open during the summer season. They offer a comfortable night's stay with catering service.
PREPARE YOUR JOURNEY
Easily find all water points (springs, fountains, drinking water) and resupply spots (supermarkets, grocery stores, local producers).
Stay informed about difficult sections, alternate routes, and important wayfinding details.
Distances and elevation between your location and each point of interest are automatically calculated, and an elevation profile is displayed for better visibility.
THE COMMUNITY
Access real-time comments and photos shared by the community about water sources, trail conditions, bivouac zones, and much more.
Feedback from fellow hikers gives you a clear and up-to-date view of the current trail situation.
You can contribute too! Report a dried-up spring, a trail detour, or an incredible welcome at a refuge.
Together, we make the HexaTrek experience richer, safer, and more collaborative.
6 STAGES : GO FOR THE BIG ADVENTURE OR OPT FOR A SECTION
Whether you go for the **big adventure** or decide to walk **sections** of the route, discover France as you have never done before.
- Stage 1: The Grand Est (Vosges - Jura - Doubs)
- Stage 2 : The Northern Alps (Haute-Savoie - Vanoise - Beaufortain)
- Stage 3: High Alps (Ecrins - Belledonne - Vercors)
- Stage 4: Gorges & Causses (Ardeche - Cevennes - Tarn - Languedoc)
- Stage 5: Eastern Pyrenees (Catalonia - Ariège - Aiguestortes)
- Stage 6: Western Pyrenees (Upper Pyrenees - Bearn - Basque Country)
New function : Comment
Access real-time comments and photos shared by the community about water sources, trail conditions, bivouac zones, and much more.
Fellow hikers' feedback gives you a clear and up-to-date view of current trail conditions.
You can contribute too! Report a dried-up spring, a trail detour, or a warm welcome at a refuge.
Together, we make the HexaTrek experience richer, safer, and more collaborative.
Elevation Profile:
You can now view the elevation profile between your current location and nearby points of interest!
This feature lets users quickly see the ascents and descents ahead before reaching a refuge, water point, pass, or bivouac spot. Perfect for better planning your day, managing your effort, and avoiding surprises along the way.
Thanks to this dynamic elevation graph, you can make smarter decisions and adapt your route based on your energy and preferences.
Database Update:
The HexaTrek app database has just been updated!
This new version includes refreshed information on over 2,700 points of interest along the trail. Some POIs have been added, others removed, to better reflect on-the-ground reality.
Each POI now features a more detailed description to help you better prepare your stages: type of location, accessibility, practical tips, and more.
The developer, Kevin Ginisty, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Kevin Ginisty
- Size
- 63.2 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
- English and French
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Parcours Complet $41.99
- Etape 2 – Alpes du Nord $7.99
- Etape 4 – Gorges & Causses $7.99
- Etape 1 – Le Grand Est $7.99
- Etape 3 – Hautes Alpes $7.99
- Etape 5 – Pyrénées Est $7.99
- Etape 6 – Pyrénées Ouest $7.99
- Copyright
- © hexatrek
