Three Peaks challenges in Madagascar

The landscapes of Madagascar

Madagascar's central plateau and mountains stand apart from its lower coastal landscapes. The island's elongated shape and varied relief create several inland regions, rather than one compact mountain group surrounded by a uniform coastal plain.

The Tsaratanana massif stands in northern Madagascar, with Maromokotro among its summits. The central highlands extend through a different interior setting, while the island's western and southern regions become progressively drier. Ankaratra and Andringitra are separate highland areas, each belonging to a different part of this long and geographically varied island.