Sambava to Andapa by bike

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The incredibly scenic bike ride from Sambava to Andapa can be challenging, not because of the road condition or distance, but because of the gradually increasing regularity of uphills, especially for the last 20 kilometres or so. The tarmac road is in perfect condition and passing cars are few and far between.

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Tour data

After about eight kilometres along the RN5a from Sambava, turn left at the crossroad village of Ambariomihambana where the RN3b to Andapa begins.

Every few kilometres, there are roadside villages and along much of the way views of the Marojejy massif with its 2,132 metres peak can be seen.

There are no high standard accommodations until Andapa where the RN3b route ends.

Day: 1st August 2022
Distance: 108.4 kilometres
Duration: 11 hours, 10 minutes
Average speed: 9.7 km/h
Minimum elevation: 15 metres
Maximum elevation: 734 metres
Total climb: 1,536 metres
Total descent: 1,054


Day: 3rd August 2022
Distance: 109.4 kilometres
Duration: 11 hours, 5 minutes
Average speed: 9.9 km/h
Minimum elevation: 736 metres
Maximum elevation: 9 metres
Total climb: 1,069 metres
Total descent: 1,550 metres

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