Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™ Product Description
Navigate the rugged coasts of Bretagne with confidence using these premium nautical charts. Covering the stretch from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to Le Croisic, including key spots like Cherbourg, the Channel Islands, Saint-Malo, Brest, and Lorient, this chart pack delivers lifelike detail and smart tools tailored for French Atlantic waters. Whether you're planning a coastal cruise, targeting prime fishing grounds near Belle-Ile, or threading through busy harbors, the integrated Garmin and Navionics data ensures you have the edge on the water.
Superior Coverage for Bretagne's Diverse Waters
Bretagne's coastline mixes dramatic cliffs, intricate archipelagos, and sheltered bays—perfect for adventure but demanding precise charts. This VEU457S edition shines with high-definition mapping that captures every nuance, from tidal races around the Channel Islands to the bustling approaches of Brest. Boat captains and anglers praise its accuracy for spotting submerged rocks, wrecks, and drop-offs that standard charts often gloss over. Load it onto your compatible chartplotter via microSD or SD card, and you're set for seamless integration without fuss.
Smart Auto Guidance for Effortless Route Planning
Imagine plotting a path from Saint-Malo to Lorient while dodging shallows and overhead hazards—all at the touch of a screen. The built-in Auto Guidance scans your boat's draft and clearance preferences to suggest safe, efficient routes. It's a game-changer for unfamiliar passages, like weaving through the Glénans islands or hugging the coast past Quiberon. Mariners report cutting planning time in half, focusing more on the journey than the guesswork.
Depth Mastery with Shading and Contours
- Depth Range Shading: Visualize up to 10 customizable depth bands, so your target fishing depth or safe anchoring zone pops instantly.
- Shallow Water Shading: Set your own shallow threshold to highlight no-go zones, vital for Bretagne's unpredictable tides and rocky bottoms.
- 1-Foot Contours: Ultra-fine bottom profiles reveal hidden ledges and channels, boosting success rates for bottom fishing or wreck diving.
Immersive 3D Views and Real-World Overlays
Elevate your situational awareness beyond flat maps. High-res satellite imagery layers seamlessly over charts, giving a bird's-eye reality check for harbor entries—think crisp views of Lorient's marinas or Cherbourg's breakwaters. Dive deeper with:
- FishEye View: An underwater lens on contours and structure, syncing with sonar for live fish-finding sessions.
- MarinerEye View: A forward-looking 3D panorama blending sky, sea, and seafloor—ideal for threading narrow passages like the Raz de Sein.
- Aerial Photography: Stunning overhead shots of ports and anchorages, helping you pick the best spot in crowded summer anchorages.
These tools transform your plotter into a virtual scout, especially useful in Bretagne's mist-prone mornings or during peak-season traffic.
Why Boaters Rely on These Charts in Bretagne
Local sailors from Dinard to Douarnenez swear by this chart's blend of detail and usability. It handles the region's quirks—like strong currents off Ushant or kelp-strewn approaches to Belle-Ile—with pro-level precision. For fishing charters, the contour fidelity uncovers productive humps missed by coarser maps. Cruisers appreciate the port plans for overnight stops, complete with marina layouts and facility overviews. Backed by Garmin's marine expertise, it's built for real-world reliability, helping you return safely every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does the VEU457S Bretagne chart cover?
It spans from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to Le Croisic and Belle-Ile, encompassing Cherbourg, the Channel Islands, Saint-Malo, Brest, and Lorient—ideal for exploring Bretagne's western coasts.
How does Auto Guidance work on these nautical charts?
Auto Guidance calculates suggested routes based on your boat's depth and overhead clearance, highlighting safe paths while flagging obstacles—perfect for planning in complex areas like the Channel Islands.
Are these charts compatible with my Garmin chartplotter?
Yes, they're designed for Garmin chartplotters and load easily via microSD or SD card for quick, plug-and-play use.
What makes the 3D views useful for fishing in Bretagne?
FishEye and MarinerEye provide underwater and cross-section perspectives of bottom structure, syncing with sonar to pinpoint fish-holding spots like wrecks and ledges.
Can I customize shallow water shading?
Absolutely—set a user-defined depth to shade shallows, helping avoid groundings in tide-swept Bretagne bays.
Does it include satellite imagery over the charts?
Yes, high-resolution satellite overlays offer realistic views of coastlines, harbors, and marinas for better orientation.
What's the contour interval for bottom detail?
Up to 1-foot contours deliver precise seafloor mapping, enhancing fishing charts and navigation in shallow channels.
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you're on the water with charts that feature integrated Navionics ® data, Auto Guidance technology and more.
Garmin 010C080100 Attributes
- Compatibility: Compatible With Chart Plotters
- Chart Coverage: VEU457S Bretagne
- Storage: On SD/ Micro-SD Card
Garmin 010C080100 Features & Benefits
- Provides Exceptional Coverage, Clarity And Detail With Coastal Charts That Feature Integrated Garmin And Navionics ® Data
- Auto Guidance Technology Calculates A Route Using Your Desired Depth And Overhead Clearance And Provides A Suggested Path To Follow
- Provides Depth Range Shading For Up To 10 Depth Ranges, Enabling You To View Your Target Depth At A Glance
- Up To 1 Foot Contours Provide A More Accurate Depiction Of The Bottom Structure For Improved Fishing Charts
- To Give A Clear Picture Of Shallow Waters To Avoid, The Shallow Water Shading Allows For Shading At A User-Defined Depth
- High-Resolution Satellite Imagery With Navigational Charts Overlaid Gives You A Realistic View Of Your Surroundings
- FishEye View - This Underwater Perspective Shows 3-D Representation Of Bottom And Contours As Seen From Below The Waterline
- MarinerEye View - This View Provides A 3-D Representation Of The Surrounding Area Both Above And Below The Waterline
- Crystal-Clear Aerial Photography Shows Exceptional Detail Of Many Ports, Harbors And Marinas And Is Ideal When Entering Unfamiliar Ports
- Limited One Year Consumer Warranty
Garmin 010C080100 Warranties
BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™
Coverage:
From Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue to Le Croisic and Belle-Ile, including Cherbourg, the Channel Islands, Saint-Malo, Brest, and Lorient.
Premier Coastal Charts
- Industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with updated coastal charts that feature integrated Garmin and Navionics® content
- Auto Guidance¹ technology quickly calculates a suggested route by using your desired depth and overhead clearance
- Includes Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges, enabling you to view your target depth at a glance
- Up to 1’ contours provide a more accurate depiction of the bottom structure for improved fishing charts
- To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, the Shallow Water Shading allows for shading at a user-defined depth
Experience unparalleled coverage and brilliant detail when you’re on the water. BlueChart g3 Vision coastal charts provide industry-leading coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics content.
Auto Guidance
Whether you are fishing or cruising, select a spot, and get a route showing you the general path and nearby obstructions at a safe depth1.
Depth Range Shading
This feature displays high-resolution Depth Range Shading for up to 10 depth ranges so you can view your designated target depth.
Shallow Water Shading
To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.
Detailed Contours
BlueChart g3 Vision charts feature 1’ contours that provide a more accurate depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals and port plans.
High-resolution Satellite Imagery
High-resolution satellite imagery with navigational charts overlaid gives you a realistic view of your surroundings. It’s our most realistic charting display in a chartplotter — ideal for entering unfamiliar harbors or ports.
FishEye View
This underwater perspective shows 3-D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.
MarinerEye View
This view provides a 3-D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.
Aerial Photography
Crystal-clear aerial photography shows exceptional detail of many ports, harbors and marinas and is ideal when entering unfamiliar ports.
¹Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation practices
This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.BlueChart g2 Vision provides the same rich detailed charts as BlueChart g2 to help you make the most of your equipment. In addition, g2 Vision also has an ever-growing advanced database function.
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™ Technical Specifications
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0.25 lb |
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Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™ User Reviews
Garmin BlueChart® g3 Vision® HD - VEU457S - Bretagne - microSD™/SD™ Shipping & Return
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0.25 lb |
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0.00 (h) x 5.00 (w) x 5.00 (l) |
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0.0 |
| USPS First Class: |
Yes |
| P65: |
Yes |
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