Antoetra – Sakaivo – Antoetra 20 km approximately
7/8 – Hours Round trip
Winding through scenic rice fields, gentle streams, lush forests, and charming villages, boredom is simply not an option. This hilly route gives real insight into the daily challenges faced by the inhabitants of these remote areas. Along the way, we meet a village leader in Sakaivo and enjoy a meaningful visit.
After this enriching stop, we head back toward Antoetra. But first, 688 steps await us—a final climb that tests the legs before reaching a stunning viewpoint with breathtaking views over the valley. The trek ends in the late afternoon, leaving you with a deep sense of fulfillment and achievement.
Antoetra – Ifasina – Antoetra
4/5 Hours hike
A relatively easy circuit with around 600 meters of ascent and descent.
One of the main highlights of this trek is the discovery of Zafimaniry culture in a traditional village with houses unlike any others in the country. Here, some homes are built using intricate mortise-and-tenon joinery, following strict rules —and construction can take months or even years.
Beyond the cultural richness, you’ll also explore the region’s diverse flora, including 21 species of orchids, as well as aloe, kalanchoes, and other unique plants.
Antoetra – Faliarivo – Antoetra
Circuit of the 8/9-Hours hike
Go to an unforgettable adventure with this tour of 8 hours return, in mid-mountain. If you are a good walker, you’ll be overwhelmed by the 700 metres of positive height gain and negative. The rugged terrain and bumpy in the Zafimaniry country will offer you a dream landscape, with the crest of a mountain that opens at your feet. You will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape, and the scenes of life fascinating that will be available to you. FALARIVO, perched at 1800 metres on domes and granite, will welcome you with its boxes packed together in a limited area. The change of scenery will be total and will immerse you in an atmosphere of another time. The warm smiles of the villagers will complete this unique experience. Also, take advantage of this opportunity to discover the fauna and flora of the region. You will be able to observe not less than 21 orchid species identified, as well as aloe and kalanchoes with other plants. A true immersion in the heart of the nature is waiting for you.