How to Download and Install Garmin Topo France V3 Pro Maps
If you are looking for a detailed and accurate topographic map of France for your Garmin device, you might be interested in the Garmin Topo France V3 Pro maps. These maps are based on the IGN BD TOPOÂ data, which is a vector representation of the French territory and its infrastructures, with a metric precision and a scale range from 1:2000 to 1:50000. The maps cover the whole country, including Corsica and the Overseas Territories (DOM-TOM), and feature ActiveRouting, which allows you to customize and plan routes for different types of activities, such as hiking, cycling, or off-road driving.
However, these maps are not free and you need to purchase them from the Garmin website or from authorized dealers. The price varies depending on whether you want the entire country or a specific region. You can also choose between a microSD/SD card or a download option. The microSD/SD card is more convenient as you can simply insert it into your device and start using it, but the download option gives you more flexibility as you can install the maps on multiple devices or on your computer using Garmin BaseCamp software.
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In this article, we will show you how to download and install the Garmin Topo France V3 Pro maps using the download option. You will need a compatible Garmin device, a computer with internet connection, a USB cable, and a valid product key that you will receive after purchasing the maps.
Step 1: Download the Map Files
After purchasing the maps from the Garmin website or from an authorized dealer, you will receive an email with a link to download the map files and a product key to unlock them. The link will take you to a page where you can choose between Windows or Mac versions of the map installer. Download the appropriate version for your computer and save it to a location where you can easily find it.
The map files are compressed in a ZIP file that contains two IMG files: one for the northern part of France (gmapsupp.img) and one for the southern part (d7235010b.img). The size of each file is about 3 GB, so make sure you have enough space on your computer and enough time to download them.
Step 2: Install the Map Files
Once you have downloaded the ZIP file, you need to extract it to access the IMG files. You can use any software that can handle ZIP files, such as WinZip or 7-Zip. After extracting the files, you will see two IMG files in the same folder as the ZIP file.
Next, you need to install the map files on your Garmin device or on your computer using Garmin BaseCamp software. You can choose either option or both, depending on your preference. To install the map files on your Garmin device, follow these steps:
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB cable.
Make sure your device has enough free space to store the map files. You can check this by going to Settings > System > About on your device. If you don't have enough space, you can either delete some existing files or use a microSD card to expand your storage capacity.
Create a folder named "Garmin" on your device's internal memory or on the microSD card.
Copy both IMG files (gmapsupp.img and d7235010b.img) to the "Garmin" folder.
Eject your device from your computer safely and disconnect the USB cable.
Turn on your device and go to Settings > Map & Vehicle > My Maps. You should see two entries for Topo France V3 Pro: one for North + DROMCOM and one for South. Select both entries and make sure they are enabled.
To install the map files on your computer using Garmin BaseCamp software, follow these steps:
Run Garmin BaseCamp software and go to Maps > Install Maps.
Select "Use downloaded map file" and browse to the location where you saved the ZIP
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