With the ski season now under way, we ask Consensio Chalets, the luxury ski holiday operator in the French Alps, to share their top apps to ensure you hit the slopes running (or skiing).  From GPS trackers measuring your speed to video-based training to get you fit for the slopes, these downloads are a must.

 

SNOWCRU Skiing & Snow Tracking

Available on iOS and Android

Adding a bit of a competitive edge to your skiing trip, this app records data while you’re on the mountain and then uses it to compare against the data of your friends. You can measure vertical feet that have been travelled, most runs per day, and fastest speed. Stay in touch with your friends while you’re skiing and then compare all of your stats back in the chalet over a nice glass of wine afterwards.

Ranked by Snowboard Magazine, Wired Magazine and SKI Magazine as the #1 best snow sports app

 

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Skifit 8

Available on iOS and Android

A short intense video-based training programme for all levels of skiers to help you get into the best physical shape to have a great time on the slopes. Led by a clinical expert and physiotherapist, the videos offer up a series of exercises that can be completed in just eight minutes. You will be guided through exercises that touch on balance, coordination, core and strength endurance. Workouts can be done in the gym or at home and don’t require any sort of equipment.

Featured by the Telegraph, World Snowboard Guide and Family Ski News

 

 

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PeakFinder AR

Available on iOS and Android

If you’ve ever been skiing and wondered which peaks you’re passing, download PeakFinder for your next trip into the mountains. This worldwide app functions completely offline, finding your location and showing the names of all the mountains and peaks surrounding you with a 360° panoramic display.

Featured by the National Geographic

 

 

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Open Snow

Available on iOS and Android

A free app built by skiing meteorologists who love powder, this is a one-stop shop for weather forecast and reports. Included are real-time forecasts for resorts all over Europe, North America, and Japan, as well as weather analysis from local forecasters. You can compare your favourite resorts all on one screen and search for the most snow with their Powder Finder feature.

Named as one of “The Best Mobile Apps for Skiing and Snowboarding” by WIRED

 

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Ski Tracks

Available on iOS and Android

This app works as a GPS tracker to record and measure your speed while sailing down a mountain and at the end of the day it tells you your total distance covered. No data or phone signal is required for recording, making this app ideal for backcountry adventures, or in countries where roaming charges apply.

Featured in CBS, Independent, T3, Telegraph, New York Times and many more

 

 

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Fatmap

Available on iOS and Android

This free 3D skiing map uses high-resolution satellite images and GPS-enabled navigation to allow skiers to move around the mountain with ease through various perspectives and angles. In the premium version, there are added features like avalanche risk zones, crevasse zones and gradient heat mapping.

“An app that will revolutionise your backcountry free-riding experience” – Red Bull

 

 

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Skadi FIS Ski & Play with AR

Available on iOS and Android

Skadi uses complex algorithms of local resort information, terrain geo-data, and user behaviour records to create a one-of-a-kind ski experience especially for you. Each route has its own story, and as you ski you will be able to participate in their unique virtual feature where you can catch creatures of the snow and collect crystals, and exchange them for privileges, bonuses and gifts from Skadi’s partners.

Featured in The Times, The Telegraph, National Geographic Traveler, Snow Resort and more

 

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Find out more about Consensio’s award winning collection of French luxury ski-chalets and self-catering apartments here

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