Michelin route: what you need to know about this free navigation tool

With Via Michelin’s navigation tool, you can calculate a route with great precision while traveling by car, bicycle, motorcycle, or even on foot. Increasingly popular in France, this GPS is a good alternative to Mappy, TomTom, Waze, and Google Maps. What features does Via Michelin offer?

Highly accurate GPS route calculation

What’s interesting about Via Michelin is that it allows you to calculate a route in various ways. By default, you can define it using the name of your destination city, and you can also enter a specific address or the name of a point of interest.

Route cost calculation

The shortest route isn’t necessarily the cheapest. In addition to unforeseen events (traffic jams, accidents, roadworks, etc.), you also have to factor in tolls and vehicle registration fees. Via Michelin can therefore offer you a route that perfectly matches your expectations (fuel economy, time savings, road types, etc.). Points of Interest Search

An essential feature on a GPS, the points of interest search makes it easier to find a restaurant, hotel, bank, tourist attraction, gas station, and more. And thanks to Via Michelin, you’ll have even more choices, as it currently lists tens of thousands of points of interest throughout France.

Danger Zone Identification

Recognizing danger zones in advance can significantly reduce the risk of road accidents. By using Michelin’s GPS, its voice assistant can provide you with a real-time alert when you are near a hazard sign.

What are the advantages of this navigation tool?

3D Display

With its 3D display, navigation would be more ergonomic and comfortable. In addition, it would also be easier for the driver to anticipate turns, curves, and intersections.

Lightweight and free tool

Unlike other GPS software, Michelin’s navigation tool is very lightweight. Even with an entry-level smartphone, it remains very smooth. Furthermore, it is also available for free.

Real-time traffic information

During a journey, just like with an RDS transmission system, the Michelin app provides real-time traffic information, whether in the city, on a secondary road, or on a highway.

How to use Via Michelin?

To access Via Michelin, you have several options. First, you can register on the Michelin website. And for even greater ease, you can also download the app to your smartphone or iPhone. Finally, if you have an Android car radio, you can also install the navigation software on that device.