Cinque Terre Hiking Guide
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Cinque terre hiking guide Continue Cinque Terre Hiking Guide Visualizza Tutti i sentieri del parco set up a trip to Italy Chat with a local travel specialist who can help organize your trip. A cluster of five picturesque villages nestled along the rugged coast of the Italian Riviera, Sinque Terre is at the centre of every trip to Italy and easily makes its mark on top of places to visit in Italy. Five remote villages of Cinque Terre, namely Riomagiore, Manarola, Cornilla, Vernazza and Monterosso, are marked by colorful old houses built along the rocky terrain, thanks to independent development, untouched by decadent modern culture. This UN World Heritage site is famous for its fresh seafood that comes straight from ships that bob up and down the harbour. Pies and pasta served with pesto sauce, authentic for Ligurian cuisine, dry white wine and lemon dessert vines, highlight the unique combination of rustic coastline with Italian antiquity. Cinque Terre is not just a gastronomic delight. The Mediterranean flora and fauna make the Cinque Terre hiking trails home to the best coastal walking trails in the world. If you are planning a trip to Cinque Terre, you should definitely check out the few Cinque Terre walking trails enrolled below. See The Incredible Tours in Italy 'Sentiero Azzurro' or Blue Path Trail, covering the length of all five villages, is the longest and most famous trails in Cinque Tarra. The Blue Path Trail provides tourists with enough space to enjoy the trail, as well as take in the rich heritage villages along the way. You can head from Monterosso to Riomajor to the south or, conversely, to the north; However, for the first time tourists are advised to start with Riomajore and continue to move up so they can choose to skip the tracks and jump on trains as the difficulty level increases. Distance: 12 km / 7.5 miles Start/end point: Monterosso /Riomagiore or vice versa Update: Due to a strong landslide in 2012, this trail suffered serious damage. It is not available for hiking as it is under renovation. It is expected that the track will be ready and open to travelers by 2021. The Riomagiore Ring Trail runs full circle from Riomagiore to Riomagiore. This is one of the easiest hikes, even for beginner tourists. Although the hike can be undertaken clockwise or counterclockwise, it is recommended to climb from the village parking lot and head clockwise towards the 11th-century parish church, the Montenero Sanctuary. The church offers an impressive display of beautiful offerings under an ornate ceiling. You can also enjoy spectacular views of the seaside from Montenero before taking the short trail to Riomajore through many steps. Distance: 3.5 km / 2.2 miles Points: From Riomaggiore to Riomaggiore Riomaggiore Ring Trail, newcomer-friendly trail Spanning from Riomajore to Manarola, Via dell'Amore or Love Way is a beautiful hiking trail along the coastline. This twenty-minute romantic walk along a flat, well-paved trail is undoubtedly the easiest of the Cinque Terre walking trails. The romantic atmosphere of the rock trails is explained by a mixture of interconnected hearts above the entrance gate, sculptures of a lover, benches along the way and a small tunnel with love graffiti on the walls near the end. Distance: 1 km / 0.6 miles Start/end point: Riomaggiore Railway Station/ Manarola Railway Station Update: This trail is temporarily unavailable since it was damaged due to a strong landslide in 2012. Due to ongoing construction work, the main trail is closed and only a small portion of up to 200 metres from Manamola is available. It is expected to open by April 2021. Trail 7a from Corniglia to Manamola through the sleepy town of Volastra is better known as Porcina. The beginning of the trail is difficult thanks to the steep path of the ascending steps, and it is this part of the hike, which it is famous for being relatively difficult. However, once you're through the difficult part of the journey, the panoramic view of Cornilyu welcomes you to several points along the way before reaching the Volastra Shrine surrounded by wine-growing stone terraces. From there, a 30-minute walk through the small village of Groppo takes you to the square where the beautiful church of San Lorenzo is located. The breathtaking panoramic view of Manamola from here is the perfect end to this hike. Distance: 5.5 km/3.4 mile Start/End Point: Corniglia/Manaola via Volastra Update: This trail has been closed for a long period of time and from outside for travelers because it is not safe. Only the first 300 meters from Manamola are open to walking. It is due to open in 2021. Trail 7a from Cornelia to Manarola Awe is an inspiring sight of the city of Manarola because of its narrow winding paths surrounded by drops on one side and a steep climb/descent along the unpaved rocky undulating, Vernazza-Monterosso trek is one of the most challenging hikes in Cinque Terre. This 2-hour walk is a challenging journey along the region's northernmost trail. However, adventurers who are ready for the challenge go up the hike in the crowd. If you are attempting a trail, make sure you have loads of water, a good pair of hiking shoes, and walking sticks with you before you start. Travelers on this route are generously rewarded with an impressive variety of vegetation along the way, and the winding lanes of Vernazza and panoramic views of almost all the villages of Cinque Terre make this tax trail worth the trouble. Distance: 3 km / 2 miles Start/end point: Vernazza / Monterosso or vice versa Review map of the most popular Cinque Terre trails Cinque packed with tourists who want to wash on the coast and swim in calm waters during the holidays. We have chosen two periods when it will be suitable for visiting, depending on your tastes and preferences. April-May If you want to enjoy Cinque Terre hikes in its prime, with no dangers of sudden rains or unnamed landslides lurking nearby, the summer months of April and May will be the best time to visit. By the time the storms passed, Mediterranean trees and plants were in full bloom, and the cheerful sun brightens the colorful embankments. March, September-October However, the passion for soul travel wanting to explore Cinque Terre walking trails in the world can also choose the spring months of March or the autumn months of September and October. These unusual seasons boast mild weather and smaller crowds, so it's perfect for travelers visiting for the sole purpose of hiking many Cinque Terre trails. Given that there are so many options to explore from, hundreds of nature-hungry souls flock to Cinque Terre every year to breathe in every possible corner of the region. While you may not be able to cover the vast expanses of these trails in one trip, at least some of the trails listed above should surely be on your to-do list when you are in Italy. If you want to explore more options besides hiking while in Italy, you can explore these Italy tours. Create your booking trip to Italy Travel to Italy? Talk to a local travel specialist in Italy who can help organize your trip. Our travel experts are recommended Like most websites our website uses cookies to remember your settings to help provide you with the best experience we can. Find out more about cookies here. Close there are more than 120 km of trails along the coastline of Sinkwe Terre. There is no entry to Cinque Terre National Park. There are 48 walking routes and you will only need a special ticket, the Cinque Terre Card, for two of the most famous routes: Monterosso - Vernazza and Vernazza - Cornilla. All other routes are free. The Cinque Terre Trekking card costs 7.50 euros per day, while the Cinque Terre rail card costs 16 euros per day. From November to Easter, all walking routes are free. Additional information: Cinque Terre Card.MONTEROSSO - VERNAS Difficulty: medium Tape: 3.5 km Duration: 1.5hHiking fee: 7.50 euros /day or Cinque Terre CardThe footpath marked in white and red, leaves from the eastern part of the old city of Monterosso. Take a small pedestrian road leading to the Porto Roca Hotel. The path begins with a long staircase that crosses vineyards and citrus orchards. The footpath continues flat, but in some parts it is very narrow and without protection on the side of the sea. Some parts are broad and peaceful, and you can always beautiful panorama over the sea. The vegetation is very different, you will find find oaks, wood heather, broomstick, juniper. The walkway runs along an antique stone bridge, which is really worth taking a picture of. When the trail starts to go down, the view of Vernazza really suffocates. The path continues to go down among the olive trees and cultivated fields, then it enters the city along the small alleys and ends in the small harbour of Vernazza.VERNA ' - CORNIGLIA Difficulty: averageLength: 4 kmDuration: 1.5h - 2hHiking fee: 7.50 euros/day or Cinque Terre tower FootpathThe leaves from Vernazza, and reaches in a few minutes second fortification facilities. The ascent continues not too steeply, as long as the point of view of Punta Palma (208 meters above sea level). The path continues with a series of unsaved ups and downs overlooking Guvano beach, immersed in cultivated fields, olive groves, vineyards and flowering meadows. Continuing along this path you will after a light slope to the city of Corniglia, the smallest of the five villages.