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Throughout much of the ride, impressive views of the Marojejy massif with its 2,132 metres peak is a part of the regular scenery.
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Every few kilometres there are villages but none of which offers high standard accommodation, so it's best to complete the entire stretch in a single day, perhaps aiming to arrive at the highest point of the road close to Andapa shortly before Andapa by sunset.
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Above the road to the left at an altitude of 500 metres stands a futuristic monument, built in tribute to the porters who carried equipment and materials for the road construction between Andapa and Sambava in the mid-sixties. The monument is visible when looking up exactly at [[Andapa_road_construction_monument|S 14°37.968' E049°42.404404‘]].
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[[File:Andapa_to_Ampontsilahy_bike_map_001.jpg|link=Andapa_to_Ampontsilahy_by_bike|600px|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Andapa_to_Ampontsilahy_bike_map_001.jpgAndapa to Ampontsilahy by bike]]
Alternatively, stay overnight at the basic hotel accommodation in Ampontsilahy and thereafter continue by foot along the less bikable routes at higher elevations, such as [[Tanambao (Andapa)|Tanambao]], [[Tsaramandroso]] and further.
The return part to Sambava with fewer uphills than downhills will be relatively easier, especially along the all-scenic first few kilometres following the peak.
== Additional information ==
This bike ride was also posted on [https://www.facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar Carnets Madagascar] at [https://www.facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar/posts/1482983375542053 facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar/posts/1482983375542053]
Discover more bike routes at [[Madabike#Preloaded_GPS_routes|MadaBike]].com
