Home / Adventures / Testing Equipments / Diaporamas / Our links 

NOSY HARA

HOW ?

Although this archepelago seems perfect for climbers,
it remain very isolated and strongly protected by gusts of Varatraza,
the local and powerful trade wind.

Slippery and hypothetical tracks during rain season.

A good logistic is essential and you'll have to contact us to organize your
transfer from Diego-Suarez.

Site capacity being severely limited, it is essential to book in advance your climbing venture.

Our office in Diego.

So far, we are the only structure offering these services. At least the only one to be officially operating.
Facing grim environment degradation, we wish to limit the site capacity and fixed a limit of 10 persons. Possible developments on the near by coast could allow larger groups

Islets of Belamotra

Some of the islands Host Royal tombs, the sacred aspect and strict respect of local traditions forces us to coach closely climbers and restrict some areas for either environmental (protection of Malagasy Fishing Eagle) or religious matters.

We'll do our best to ease your stay on the islands and avoid misbehaviors which could condemn climbing there.

Great setting for acrobacy, ...

One of the technical rules, concern fixed gear. It will be the best rust proof anchors or None! The rigor of the climate (strong salty winds) is quite agressive. Even the best Petzl points do rust quickly and that could become a real issue over the years. Last campaign, Piola started setting heavy rings instead of expansion bolts.

A week long expedition supplies.

Even if you could camp with fishermen on Nosy Andantsara or Hara, we do not recommend this option. We do face the risk of being evicted (at least, climbing would) for outsiders wrong attitude and you do face risky sea traverses as some groups already fearfully experienced, ...

Western sector of Andantsara.

After completion of Biosphere reserve status, visits will be submitted to an even stricter control from government institutions, in charge of the future park! Then camping out by yourself totally forbidden, as in all national parks around Mada!

Bouldering without crash pad on Anjombavola.

Home / Adventures / Testing Equipments / Diaporamas / Our links