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Start early, ideally around 6am to avoid many passing cars and trucks between warehouses and factories along the stretch from between Diego to and Arrachart Airport. Thereafter, traffic along the RN6 is gradually becomes less frequent.

Passing the French Mountain on the left the route is consistently but not steep uphill. After 60km, at the sign to Antsalaka and Park National d'Ambre, turn off right from RN6 and continue 6km to [[Antsalaka]] where accommodation following can be found after another 1.5km of mostly walking trail leading to [[West Valley Lodge]] is recommended- a farm with countless flowers and naturally organic fruits and vegetables offering accommodation since 2019.

Alternatively, stay on RN6 and continue for 13km of mostly uphill biking to [[Anivorano Nord]] where accommodation at [[La Reine d'Ankarana]] is recommendedthe best available option in town.