Traditional techniques to new technologies, the indispensable guide to be well located and move on the ground.

Since the edition of his very first orientation book published in 1992, many things have changed, bringing regular Jean-Marc Lamory to update his new publications on the subject. Several practical guides, taking into account technological evolution, have emerged at Libris editions, then Glénat.
The place taken by computer and the Internet in everyday life and the new possibilities offered, required to take into account this evolution, that the advent of smartphones and dedicated hiking applications made it indispensable.
Fulgar progress in this area lead to questioning the relevance of the techniques and advice lavished yesterday with the greatest certainty. However, GPS and smartphones are the universal tools for hikers? Do they allow to be oriented anywhere and all circumstances? Do they dispense paper maps and put the compass on the out-of-year accessories radius?
The answers to these questions can not be categorical and universal. The purpose of this book is to help each answer it for its own account based on its hiking mode and its practice environment.
Whether you are hiker beginner, privileging the family walk in plain and beautiful
Time, Long Hiker Experienced Course, Familiar GR, Rack Hiker or
Skis, or Alpinist, Cavalier, Ventian ... This book will help you choose means and techniques best suited to your needs.