AlpineQuest & OfflineMaps

An azimuth line: Given two points specified on the map (or specifying two existing placemarks), an infinite line is drawn on the map, going through these two points.

This is a very useful feature for orientation and pinpointing precise locations from views.

Just to give you an example, using the header picture of the AQ webpage: I can see on this picture that there is a precise alignment between the Grand Som and the Roc d'Arguille peaks. So, drawing an azimut line between these two peaks, looking on the map I can quickly guess that the picture was taken during the ascent of Grand Colon in Belledonne (on a wonderful morning) (am I right?).

Having the ability to draw at least two azimuth lines on the map is essential for precise location pinpointing.

Hi again Pascal,
There is currently a way to do this, but it's not straightforward...

• Move over the first point (for example the Grand Som), click on the map center -> Create a landmark -> Measure.
• Move over the second point (Roc d'Arguille), read the bearing (162°), click on the search icon (just left of the close side view icon), select "Distance / Bearing" format.
• Type a long distance like 50000 (m) and your bearing (162). Press OK, then on the "Location" button. Now you have your azimuth line.

I know this is not ideal if you want to do it a lot of times, but it has the advantage of being already available...

Concerning your result, you're absolutely right. The picture was taken after a night at the baraque du colon.