# Relief Maps : backcountry gps — Explore the mountains in 3D

> 3D offline GPS navigation and planning for mountain sports. (iPhone/iPad app by Batiste Vonderweidt.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relief-maps-backcountry-gps/id1269599076 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Batiste Vonderweidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269599075)
- Category: Navigation, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 165 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relief-maps-backcountry-gps/id1269599076/reviews.md

## What is Relief Maps?

Relief Maps is your ultimate guide to all your mountain adventures.
Whether you're hiking, skiing, trekking, paragliding or even mountaineering, our 3D map makes it easy to find your way.
See the USGS maps as you've never seen it before in 3D!


Hiking to an area with no internet connection? No problem! Our gps app offers offline maps so you can continue your navigation even without a network. You can download USGS maps and use them in offline mode, so you'll always be sure of your position and direction.


Hiking :
Find hikes nearby, our route catalog will help you find interesting trails all around you, whether you just want to go for a stroll or a sporty hike.
Our route planning system also lets you easily plot your own routes, then export them to GPX.


Mountaineering :
Consult camp-to-camp and skitour topos with GPS tracks and easily find the start of your dream route! From Mont Blanc to Aiguille Verte via the whymper couloir, climb every peak in the Alps!
Enjoy the best 3D visualization available on Chamonix and the French Alps.

Climbing:
Stop searching for hours for the start of a route! Find the start of a route with the GPX tracks available in the app.


Trek :
A trek lasting several days? You can plan your adventure easily with Relief Maps.
Find a list of points of interest that will help you, refuges, free parking lots, water points, toilets, campsites & bivouacs etc.
Find the best paths on our topo and IGN maps, and calculate the distance, altitude difference and duration of your route easily.
Whether you're trekking on the PCT or on the Appalachian Trail Relief Maps goes everywhere with you!


Ski touring :
Explore the mountains on skis with our ski touring tools.
Analyze the terrain with augmented reality or 3D slope maps.
Take advantage of detailed weather forecasts with snowfall, temperatures by altitude, etc.
Consult skitour and camp-to-camp topos all over France and Europe.
Enjoy the best 3D visualization available on Chamonix and the French Alps.


Paragliding :
Used by many Xalps athletes, the app offers you all the tools you need for paragliding:

- Precise paragliding weather, wind, thermals, etc.
- Map of the best-known thermals
- Glide ratio calculator
- Live tracking
- Track replay


Downhill skiing:
- Find the piste maps of major resorts such as Park City, Breckenridge, Jackson Hole and many others.


Free features :
- 3D map consultation
- Route planning
- Nearby routes
- Hiking, walking, mountaineering, climbing, ski touring, mountain skiing, walking and paragliding routes
- Points of interest (refuges, water points, free parking, etc.)
- Track recording
- GPX track replay
- Track synchronization with Suunto watch
- Augmented reality
- Glide calculation (paragliding)

Premium :
- Off-line maps
- Livetracking
- IGN map
- Weather forecasts
- Route saving/tracking
- Slope maps (for avalanche risk in ski touring)
- Winter map
- USGS Maps
- GPX import/export

Maps:
- USGS topo
- USGS satellite
- 3D terrain
- IGN free map
- IGN scan
- IGN satellite
- Avalanche slope
- Satellite
- Swisstopo
- Swisstopo satellite
- osm summer
- osm winter

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Premium subscription :  29.99€/an

Terms of use: https://reliefmaps.io/terms.html
Privacy policy: https://reliefmaps.io/privacy.html

## Key features

- 3D map visualization
- Offline GPS navigation
- Route planning and export (GPX)
- Points of interest discovery
- Specialized tools for paragliding and ski touring
- Augmented reality terrain analysis
- Detailed weather forecasts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium + IGN -30% | $19.99 | per year |
| USGS Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| USGS Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| IGN Yearly | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.49 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $12.49 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $13.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relief-maps-backcountry-gps/id1269599076/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wandern

*2026-07-21*

Sehr gute App. Nach dem Kartendownload kann man getrost mit Flugmodus navigieren und kommt mit dem Akku komplett über einen Tag. Für uns sehr gut, die Karten in IGN Ansicht die wir von der Papierkartenform bereits kannten. Und jetzt dann auch noch in 3D. Besser geht es nicht!!

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-06-23, version 2.6.4*

Just downloaded, crashes everytime I enter

### 1/5 — Glitches, personal privacy

*2026-05-10*

The app wouldn’t let me sign in for the trial run now it won’t let me in to cancel. I rely on apps like this to be effective at helping me navigate in the backcountry safely. I can’t even sign in I’m now using a different more reliable app… hopefully they don’t charge me for not canceling before the trial is up

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-04-22*

New favourite map app. How do I use the lidar?

### 5/5 — Top

*2026-01-25, version 2.5.5*

Application très complète pour de nombreux sports. Idéal pour le ski de randonnée (BERA, pentes, itinéraires c2c,…)

### 5/5 — L appli parfaite pour les activités Outdoor

*2025-12-22*

Après avoir essayé tout un tas d appli, tous les éléments sont réunis dans la même appli, sans gadgets. 
Parfait pour la planification d itinéraires en ski, rando, parapente… station de ski, calque des pentes, refuges, plein de fonds de carte. Indispensable pour prévoir ses activités. Merci !!

### 5/5 — Un bien bel outils

*2025-12-20*

Je découvre cette application et les promesses sont tenues notamment sur la représentation de l’enneigement c’est bluffant bravo!

### 1/5 — Essai gratuit facturé!!

*2025-12-18, version 2.5.5*

Mauvais

### 5/5 — M’,.

*2025-09-08*

Agent Monica ; Monika- ‘s Russian agent!!!!!!!! From Tamsalu with Honda - green. Thief - high profile and life dangerous and curious fail organizátor ! Within kids death and kid age attack and almost death. Tamsalu ‘s at Estonia and she live high profile ‘s life . Within cardthiefing - killing peoples on benefits . With Vassiljevits from Tamsalu and. Violeta Ilves “!!!! His mother !!!! Help . I’m Merten . This agent group ‘s murderous and taking property within druggin since early 2000. I ‘l spermdonor and everything had has gone very badly within MI6 threats and invalidating traitors. From my class and around . Scenery ‘s London . I’m English delivered to overseas for corruption . My family lo

### 5/5 — Batou

*2025-08-13, version 2.5.1*

Strava s’est nul à côté

## Frequently asked questions about Relief Maps

### What does Relief Maps do?

Relief Maps is a navigation app designed for mountain adventures. It provides detailed 3D maps, offline GPS capabilities, and specialized tools for activities like hiking, skiing, paragliding, and mountaineering. You can plan routes, discover points of interest, and track your progress in challenging environments.

### What are the key features of Relief Maps?

Key features include 3D map visualization, offline map downloads for navigation without internet, route planning and export to GPX, discovery of points of interest like refuges and water points, and specialized tools for paragliding and ski touring. It also offers augmented reality and detailed weather forecasts.

### How much does Relief Maps cost?

The app offers a freemium model. Many core features like 3D map consultation, route planning, and track recording are available for free. Premium features, such as offline maps, live tracking, IGN maps, and advanced weather forecasts, require a subscription.

### Is Relief Maps compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can typically find compatibility information on the app store page for their specific device and operating system (iOS or Android).

### What are common use cases for Relief Maps?

Common use cases include planning and navigating multi-day treks, finding the start of climbing routes, exploring ski touring terrain with avalanche risk analysis, and using specialized paragliding tools like glide ratio calculators and live tracking. It's also useful for general hiking and finding nearby trails.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.4 — 2026-04-22

- bug fixes

### 2.6.2 — 2026-04-01

- bug fixes

### 2.6.0 — 2026-03-18

- bug fixes

### 2.5.7 — 2026-02-19

- bug fixes

### 2.5.5 — 2025-11-27

- bug fixes

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