European self-guided walk operator, On Foot Holidays, has launched a companion app that eliminates the need to carry paper maps, notes and guides, works offline, beeps if you go the wrong way and is so easy to use, even tech-challenged babyboomers can use it!
Resembling a private tour guide, the new app makes hiking On Foot Holidays’ routes easier, safer and even more environmentally-friendly, with walking already offering the lowest carbon footprint, highest cultural immersion and most eco-gracious way to explore the world.
On Foot Holidays offers 37 self-guided walking holidays in 11 countries across Europe, with authentic inn accommodation and many meals included along the way and luggage transferred between hotels each day so walkers carry just a day pack along the entire route.
Paper and plastic-free and available on all 37 routes, On Foot’s new companion app contains GPS maps and navigation and all the information hikers need for their holiday in one easy, free download, with all info just a quick screen tap away, keeping walkers safely on the path and leaving them to enjoy the walk.
A marker shows where hikers are at any point, with continuous route directions guiding hikers, beeps if they leave the route, notifications about any route or hotel changes, and bespoke itinerary information about hotels booked, surrounding cafes and restaurants, transfers and information on things to see on the route and about the general area. Local contacts for hikers are also included in the app.
The easy-to-use app means less printing and postage and allows hikers to carry less, although hikers can still opt to carry printed guide material if they wish. It also works offline in remote areas and does not need data roaming.
* On Foot Holidays offers a 10 per cent saving when two of its hikes are booked at the same time for the one European holiday (discount applies to the cheaper holiday only). Use code PAIR10. Conditions apply.
Visit www.onfootholidays.co.uk/app (direct link to app info) or www.onfootholidays.co.uk .
