Split a route into stages
Planning a bikepacking trip or a long hike? Split the route by days, kilometres or hours of activity and see how hard each day will be.
How to do it
- 1 Open or draw the route in GPXTools and open the Stages planner.
- 2 Choose how to split it (days, km or hours) and set your pace and rest.
- 3 Move a stop to adjust the following stages and create a file for each one.
What you get
- Distance, climb, descent and time of each stage
- Your own pace by activity, with breaks
- A GPX file per stage, ready for your GPS
- Save the stages in a trip project with budget and checklists
Frequently asked questions
How is the time of each stage estimated?
From the distance and the climb with the pace of the chosen activity (adjustable), plus the rest time you set.
Can I see the weather for each stage?
Yes: the weather tool gives the forecast along the route for the time you will pass each point.
Is it free? Do I need to install anything?
Yes, GPXTools is free and has no ads. It works in the browser on a computer, tablet or phone, without installing anything, and it can also be installed as an app.