Other resources
Weather forecast
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| Windy | Weather platform providing detailed weather forecasts from several global and regional models. It includes high-resolution models such as AROME-HD well suited for mountain terrain. Real-time data is integrated via an interactive rain radar, live streams from webcams and observations from meteorological stations. Available as mobile app. |
| MeteoSwiss | The National Swiss meteorological agency provides accurate weather predictions over the whole alpine region. It includes a rain radar covering the North of Italy. Available as mobile app. |
| mountain-forecast | Dedicated weather service for high mountains, providing specialized information such as forecasts at different elevations, freezing level and cloud level. Available as mobile app. |
Avalanche bulletins
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| AINEVA | AINEVA centralizes avalanche bulletins emitted by the various regional authorities (Piemonte, Val d'Aosta, Lombardia) and provides shortcuts to neighbouring countries' bulletins (France, Switzerland) |
| White Risk (Swiss Bulletin) by SLF | Swiss alps. Avalanche bulletins, current avalanches and snow depth. Map and point based information |
| BERA by Meteo France | French alps. Avalanche bulletins for the Mont Blanc area during the summer period. |
| Piemonte by ARPA | The competent authority publishing avalanche bulletin in region Piemonte is ARPA. During the winter period the bulletin of the following day is published every day around 5pm. They also provide a telegram bot service that automatically send you the information. |
Topographic maps
While it has historically been difficult to find high-quality, up-to-date paper maps for the area, digital mapping has filled the gap. We now have access to rich mapping resources through a variety of digital platforms and apps, offering detailed topography, crucial safety layers, and offline functionality. The following is a selection of some of these apps.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| SwissTopo | An entirely free platform and mobile app with high-quality maps of Switzerland. The coverage generally includes the border area (e.g. Val d'Ossola). The app includes all essential layers, such as slope inclination and snow sports routes. All maps can be downloaded for offline use. |
| Alpenvereinaktiv | This subscription-based app offers premium maps, including slope inclination and other crucial layers, from the Alpine Clubs of Germany, Austria, and South Tyrol. It's also a collaborative tour-planning platform featuring an extensive database of user-generated routes and essential safety data. |
| Mapy.cz | Now branded as Mapy.com, this is an excellent free resource for outdoor route planning with detailed trails and topography. While the online version is completely free, features like offline maps require a Premium subscription. |
| Organic Maps | An entirely free and offline-first mobile app for hiking, built on OpenStreetMap data. It's a great option for users who want simple, reliable maps with essential information like trails and topography. |