Trekking in Cinque Terre: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore

ByTravesía Pirenaica

One of the most beloved places in Italy".The Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a series of centuries-old fishing villages where colourful houses, terraces and vineyards perch on cliffs overlooking a breathtaking coastline. It is a paradise for hikers and food lovers, who can follow ancient routes built by the locals and sample the seafood specialities on offer in the port's trattorias.

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Practical guide

When to go?

Spring (April to June) and autumn (September and October), avoiding the summer heat, are the best times for walking, but also the busiest. Winter can be magical and quiet, although many accommodation providers and restaurants are closed (low season) and the weather can be wild and stormy.

Cities & Services

The Cinque Terre villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore, as well as the neighbouring Levanto, Campiglia and Porto Venere.

Not to be missed

  • Explore the world famous villages of Liguria's Cinque Terre in Italy. The world famous trails between the charming villages of the Cinque Terre on spectacular cliff and vineyard routes.
  • The popular Sentiero Verde Azzurro from Monterosso to Vernazza to Corniglia to Manarola to Riomaggiore.
  • A magnificent higher traverse leads through Campiglia and on to charming Portovenere.

The routes

The routes take place in the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, Riomaggiore, as well as in the surroundings of Levanto, Campiglia and Porto Venere.

Sentiero Verde Azzurro

This 2 km, 5-hour excursion is the most famous and classic of the Cinque Terre excursions: it allows you to visit the five villages of Cinque Terre and to pass through splendid coastal environments.

The route is divided into 4 parts, the most famous of which ("Via dell'Amore") takes about 20 minutes to cover.

  • Riomaggiore - Manarola (")Via dell'Amore")
  • Manarola - Corniglia
  • Corniglia - Vernazza
  • Vernazza - Monterosso

Other routes

  • I raise Monterosso
  • Monterosso along the Colla di Gritta circuit
  • Monterosso to Vernazza via the Sanctuaries
  • Corniglia via Cigoletta and San Bernardino to Vernazza
  • Corniglia via Volastra to Manarola
  • Panoramic circular tour of Manarola
  • Manarola to Riomaggiore via Beccara
  • Riomaggiore Circuit
  • Riomaggiore to Porto Venere
  • Campiglia Circuit through Monesteroli and Fossola
  • Persico Point
  • Porto Venere and Monte Muzzerone
  • Palmaria Island Circuit