There are more than thirty popular trails in the cinque terre, only four of them are paid the shortest stretches between the villages. Map showing the hiking trails connecting the five villages of the cinque terre everything you need to know to treck the 5 villages in the italian riviera. Nowadays, the network stretching for more than 120 kilometers allows to discover and appreciate all the territory through different paths. Follow in the footsteps of prehistoric man on britains oldest road and travel 6km 85 miles from overton hill on the north wessex downs to ivinghoe beacon on the edge of the chilterns. My fiance and i are going to cinque terre for 3 nights, 2 full days as part of our honeymoon. Hike trail 6 past volastra to the madonna della salute sanctuary alternative. The cinque terre is a series of italian villages perched along the rugged cliffs of northwest italy between genoa and pisa. Map of cinque terre hotels and attractions on a cinque. We invite you to discover the hidden treasures of the cinque terre, immersing yourself in the true beauty of our. Hiking the blue trail the blue trail is the easiest, the most wellknown, and the most popular path. When it comes to popularity among the tourists, four stretches of the azure trail are uppermost, because they are short, easy to hike and take the least time to do it. The blue path number 2 being the most famous is visited by 95% of tourists coming to the region. Cinque terre walking trail map are you planning to go on some adventurous trip.
The walking routes that may be of interest to tourists are described in detail on the page walking trails in the cinque terre. Paths and outdoor parco nazionale delle cinque terre. Easy 5step plan for visiting cinque terre, italy with. There is a total elevation difference of 500 meters between the highest and lowest points of the trail.
Can it be done safely in tevas or other grippy shoes or are hiking boots a must. The cost for a visit to the cinque terre hiking trails four short trails connect all the villages of the cinque terre from riomaggiore to monterosso, but they are paid. It begins in portovenere and ends in levanto, following the spine of the coastal range. It connects all five villages and because of this it is divided into four sections. Cinque terre walking trail map the blue trail is comparatively easy to hike but be advised that it is only open from monterosso to corniglia. Jun 16, 2018 see all 5 cinque terre lands of monterosso, vernazza, manarola, corniglia and riomaggiore from the sea, shop or enjoy a snack or wine tasting in three of the towns, and listen to the accompanying podcast to have a perfect trip to cinque terre, italy using this easy 5step plan for visiting. Monterosso al mare, vernazza, corniglia, manarola and riomaggiore. This page indicates trail closures with a red circle. Again, this town was so beautiful, particularly looking back at it from across the water.
See all 5 cinque terre lands of monterosso, vernazza, manarola, corniglia and riomaggiore from the sea, shop or enjoy a snack or wine tasting in three of the towns, and listen to the accompanying podcast to have a perfect trip to cinque terre, italy using this easy 5step plan for visiting. The initial point can be founded in the auto parking where the path begins. Buy the cinque terre card at the entrance to the trail. In 2018, the trails from riomaggiore to manarola 2a and. The ticket is valid for one day and allows you to visit all the four stretches. Cinque terre, meaning five lands in italian, is a rugged por. Cinque terre is a series of five picturesque villages dotted along the italian coastline, right by beautiful tuscany. There is over 120 km of trails along the cinque terre coast line. Riomaggiore sanctuary of our dame of montenero the trail is 3. These narrow towns are linked by paths and old steps.
Travel guide to the 5 cinque terre villages in italy. The trail that connects the five villages of the cinque terre is the famous sentiero no. Use the link below the map to open it in a new window. Weve heard that many of the coastal trails are closed, but the other trails are open. It is the shortest route between two villages with the track passing close to the sea. Cinque terre trails 2020 all you need to know before you. Monterosso al mare resorty, flat, and spread out, with a charming old town, a modern new town, and the cinque terres best beaches, swimming, and nightlife. There is no entrance fee to the cinque terre national park.
Itineraries to discover the cinque terre trails parks. The blue trail is the most wellknown trail in the cinque terre. Riomaggiore, manarola, corniglia, vernazza, and monterosso are the five little towns this area was named after cinque terre means five lands. During the winter months, some not all hiking trails are closed due to maintenance work. Detailed map of the hiking trails in the cinque terre. Cinque terre trail map walking the trails wandering italy. The blue trail also known as sentiero azzurro, trail no. If you want to read one thing in particular, expand the table of content below and click on the part you want to read, youll go. The marine connection service between the gulf of poets and the cinque terre coastline. Alltrails has 25 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed. I had a bad experience of almost getting lost while hiking in nordmarka in norway a. Cinque terre footpaths current situation on this page you will find information about the current condition of the cinque terre hiking trails. Cinque terre walking trail map cinque terre riviera. Trails of the cinque terre self guided walking the best way to discover the cinque terre is on foot.
The other option is to buy the combined trainhiking pass. There are 48 hiking trails and you will only need a special ticket, a cinque terre card, for the two most famous trails. Apr 26, 2020 hiking the cinque terre about the trail. The blue trail is comparatively easy to hike but be advised that it is only open from monterosso to corniglia. Footwear for cinque terre trails rick steves travel forum. We came to cinque terre with the walkabouts tour and part of that tour is the hike from vernazza to corniglia on trail 2c. Cinque terre trails 2020 all you need to know before you go. Levanto the perfect starting point to cinque terre. Map of the cinque terre footpaths click on the image to enlarge. Best trails in cinque terre national park liguria, italy alltrails. The most popular and famous of theses is the azure trail. We based ourselves in monterosso with the idea of walking to. Alltrails has 25 great hiking trails, running trails, views trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed.
We visited cinque terre for 6 days to explore the walking trails and take in the stunning scenery. As tourist traffic is high on the paths, you should always consult the official cinque terre parco nationale site for trail closures and other information. The line connecting the 5 villages is part of the main italian railway line between rome and genova so there is at least one train going in both directions every hour. The railway led to migration from the area and a decline in traditional industries until the growth of tourism from the 1970s onwards brought some prosperity. Pdfformat, readable on tablet and smartphone, can be downloaded on multiple devices.
Easy 5step plan for visiting cinque terre, italy with maps. The blue trail sentiero azzuro in italian is the most popular with tourists because its generally the easiest hike and boasts some of the best views in cinque terre to do any hiking in cinque terre, you will need to purchase a cinque terre card. Check trail closures before you plan your trip portions of trail are often temporarily closed. Heres our cinque terre walking map to give you an overview of the route for the recommended hiking itineraries we describe below. Inetractive map and 7 day weather forecast for manarola, monterosso, vernazza, corneglia. This amazing stretch of land literally appears to fall into the sea, and in the summer months its crowded with tourists, most walking the trail from riomaggiore to monterosso, a journey that if one stops for lunch and pictures, can take most of the day. In this cinque terre complete travel guide, we will go over everything you need to know for your next trip in this part of italy. The guide is pretty long, so to make it easy for you to find what youre looking for, ive included a table of content below. It spans 11 kilometers 7 miles and connects together all five villages of the cinque terre by a walking path that runs along the coast. The blue trail and the path of love best of cinque terre.
An illustrated guide to walking the cinque terre and its welltraveled hiking trails, the most famous of which is the via dellamore. All the most popular walking trails in the cinque terre. It spans 11 kilometers 7 miles and connects together all five villages of the cinque terre by a walking path that runs along the. Now we describe you all five sanctuaries of cinque terre. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from april until october. If the whole of it is open, it takes an estimated 5 hours to walk. Buy the cinque terre card at the train station which will give you unlimited rides on the trains, unlimited access on the hiking trails, and free wifi at the train stations. Tips for hiking the 5 villages of cinque terre kevin. Peddars way and norfolk coast path this east anglian trail actually starts in suffolk, heads straight for the coast at hunstanton and then turns right to cromer. The most important thing to know here is that portions of the blue trail between riomaggiore, manarola, and corniglia the southern three villages are. The wide red path shown in the map is known as the cinque terres high path or c. The easiest and fastest way to travel between the villages of the cinque terre is by train.
Hydrogeological instability in the cinque terre region can at times cause the closure of certain sections of the trails. The trail can be strenuous for some as the first part is uphill. There are too many walking trails laid in the cinque terre, thus we have mapped out only the best ones. The rest of the area can be visited on foot by walking along the red trail. Meet your expert skipper and step aboard a sailboat for your 7hour cinque terre sailing adventure. Backed by lush green hills and connected by a narrow path carved into the cliffface, you can hike between all five in a day. Cinque terre card with a password for wifi and a map.
The site has a unique charm and an exceptional harmony of traditions and life styles of the. Here you can also view the map with the routes that are closed marked in red and the ones which are open marked in green. Unfortunately, due to the mountainous terrain, it is. You can take the train between villages where trail is closed. Description of all attractions with their marks on the map is located on the pages of the cities. Back on the train once more so that we could visit manarola, our final village of the cinque terre.
Still, longdistance strolls by the cinque terre hillsides have its own enchantment please see popular longdistance trails details with the map. However, i refuse to shake vernazza from its lofty place at the top of my list. Its main part is situated at the bottom of the rocks near the seaside. Travel between riomaggiore, manarola, monterosso, and vernazza by coach bus, boat, and train, and let a guide bring the history of each village to life. Looking for places which are a complete balance of fun and peace. It has the most restaurants, and the most comfortable hotels. You probably shouldnt try to do the whole walk in one day. Before embarking on your daily walk please check with your cinque terre national park website. Its 150 km 93 miles long and one of its greatest selling points is that it sflat. The towns can be visited by bus, boat, train, or by hiking trail. Map showing the hiking trails connecting the five villages of the cinque terreeverything you need to know to treck the 5 villages in the italian riviera. Five fishing villages nestled into the steep coastline of the ligurian riviera make up the cinque terre, a unesco world heritage site. I wanted to get advice on the necessary footwear for hiking the trails of the cinque terre.
Monterosso to portovenere liguria, italy alltrails. My fiance and i are going to cinque terre for 3 nights, 2 full days as part of our. Cinque terre hiking, a musttake hiking trail in italy bookmundi. They never checked it on the trains, but they check it on all of the trails. For centuries, the cinque terre paths have been the only way to connect towns to each other and to the outback. Although, the red trails are a little difficult to hike but these remain functional even when the blue trails are under. You need to buy a pass to be able to hike the trails of cinque terre and there are control booths along the way to check you have one. There is a 11 km trail called the blue trail connecting riomaggiore to monterosso al mare. The best hikes in cinque terre can be found along the coastal trail, also known as the blue trail.
For a good discussion of this trail, see this page. Visit four of the five cinque terre fishing towns on a stressfree day trip from florence, an easy way to eliminate the hassle of renting a car or dealing with public transport. Manarola mellow, hikingfocused waterfront village wrapped in vineyards and dotted with a picturesque mix of. The 12 km path is divided into four sections and connects all the five villages of the cinque terre. Cinque terre climate and weather the climate is, for the most part, mild and sunny with small temperature variations. Rating this is a scenically rewarding, physically undemanding 0. Walking trails are considered to be the most important and best attractions place to see in the cinque terre.