Exploring Cinque Terre Villages
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Exploring Cinque Terre Villages

From
CAD 1,790
Duration
6 days
Countries
Italy
Activity
moderate
Rating
4.6 · 14 reviewsvia UTracks

The adventure

Supported centre-based walking holiday with the finest Cinque Terre hikes. Stay in Monterosso, walk the stunning Italian coast, GPS incl. and lots of flexibility.

At a glance

Duration
6 days
Route
Countries
Italy
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.
Your journey through

Italy

Day 1Day 1: Arrive MonterossoMake your own way to Monterosso aiming to arrive by early evening. The walk from the station to the hotel takes about 10 minutes along the coastal road, 15 mins with baggage. After checking in, you may have time to take a quick swim, or just walk along the maze of streets. The historical centre of the village is characterized by carrugi (narrow lanes) with little shops selling local handicrafts. It is only a short walk to the Capuchin Monastery where you can enjoy the silence as you look out over the sea. Accommodation: All nights for this trip are spent in a very pleasant and comfortable hotel located in the old historical centre of Monterosso, a short distance from the sea. The hotel is a family-run establishment with double/twin rooms having ensuite facilities. The hotel has a shaded garden, and a rooftop terrace which overlooks the sea and the town. Ask staff regarding upgraded rooms with balconies.
Make your own way to Monterosso aiming to arrive by early evening. The walk from the station to the hotel takes about 10 minutes along the coastal road, 15 mins with baggage. After checking in, you may have time to take a quick swim, or just walk along the maze of streets. The historical centre of the village is characterized by carrugi (narrow lanes) with little shops selling local handicrafts. It is only a short walk to the Capuchin Monastery where you can enjoy the silence as you look out over the sea. Accommodation: All nights for this trip are spent in a very pleasant and comfortable hotel located in the old historical centre of Monterosso, a short distance from the sea. The hotel is a family-run establishment with double/twin rooms having ensuite facilities. The hotel has a shaded garden, and a rooftop terrace which overlooks the sea and the town. Ask staff regarding upgraded rooms with balconies.
Day 2Day 2: Half day walk to Levanto - 8.75 km/5.4 milesCinque TerreTake a half day hilly walk to Levanto along the beautiful coastal path and up to the romantic ruins of an abandoned Franciscan church on a peninsular. From near here you will get a great panoramic view across the Cinque Terre coast and maybe as far as Elba and Corsica. You then drop down to the popular resort town of Levanto, once a Lombard capital, past the old castle. You could then have a gelati and a swim before taking the train back to Monterrosso - there are usually a couple per hour. The route passes by some lovely viewpoints, giving the opportunity to pause on olive terraces overlooking the sea. If it is very hot, there is shade around with oak and pine forests clinging to the coastal hillsides. If you still have energy, just walk back the way you came, and get a different perspective in the afternoon light.
Vibrant boats in the picturesque harbor of Vernazza, Liguria, Italy.Cinque Terre
Take a half day hilly walk to Levanto along the beautiful coastal path and up to the romantic ruins of an abandoned Franciscan church on a peninsular. From near here you will get a great panoramic view across the Cinque Terre coast and maybe as far as Elba and Corsica. You then drop down to the popular resort town of Levanto, once a Lombard capital, past the old castle. You could then have a gelati and a swim before taking the train back to Monterrosso - there are usually a couple per hour. The route passes by some lovely viewpoints, giving the opportunity to pause on olive terraces overlooking the sea. If it is very hot, there is shade around with oak and pine forests clinging to the coastal hillsides. If you still have energy, just walk back the way you came, and get a different perspective in the afternoon light.
Map showing Cinque Terre
Day 3Day 3: Circular walkThis starts the same way as the Levanto walk, but from near the Franciscan ruins, we take off on a wilder path across the line of forest smothered hills behind Monterosso. A very nice shady walk in places with heathers, pines, oaks and brooms as well as aromatic maquis shrubs. There are often marvellous views across the sea. On a clear day you may possibly see Corsica and the Alp Maritime of Southern France across the Mediterranean Sea. The walk reaches an old convent, before plunging down on a pilgrimage trail back to Monterosso.
This starts the same way as the Levanto walk, but from near the Franciscan ruins, we take off on a wilder path across the line of forest smothered hills behind Monterosso. A very nice shady walk in places with heathers, pines, oaks and brooms as well as aromatic maquis shrubs. There are often marvellous views across the sea. On a clear day you may possibly see Corsica and the Alp Maritime of Southern France across the Mediterranean Sea. The walk reaches an old convent, before plunging down on a pilgrimage trail back to Monterosso.
Day 4Day 4: A walk along the Cinque Terre - 7.5 km/4.7 milesTake the train to Corniglia to begin the route, then continue on to Vernazza and finish in Monterosso. The route gets harder as you go along, but if you are feeling the heat, or are tired, you could take a train back from any of the stations. If you’d like to walk the famous ‘Path of Love’ (Via dell’Amore), take the train to Riomaggiore and follow this coastal trail to Manarola.
Vibrant boats in the picturesque harbor of Vernazza, Liguria, Italy.Cinque Terre
Take the train to Corniglia to begin the route, then continue on to Vernazza and finish in Monterosso. The route gets harder as you go along, but if you are feeling the heat, or are tired, you could take a train back from any of the stations. If you’d like to walk the famous ‘Path of Love’ (Via dell’Amore), take the train to Riomaggiore and follow this coastal trail to Manarola.
Map showing Cinque Terre
Day 5Day 5: Walk from Riomaggiore to Portovenere - 12 km/7.4 milesCinque TerreThis morning, start by taking the train to Riomaggiore. The walk starts by ascending the magnificent coastline steeply through extensive vineyard terraces and then undulates through mixed woodlands reaching the tiny village of Campiglia with views to islands out to sea. From here the trail gets more remote and rocky, with an excellent picnic lunch stop on a panoramic knoll. On the descent there are vistas of Portovenere and the church of San Pietro sitting on a rock in the Mediterranean. Although not a Cinque Terre village, Portovenere - the port of love - is a beautiful place and a couple of hours can easily be spent walking around the narrow streets. Return ideally by ferry. They run every couple of hours in reasonable weather. In bad conditions you need to take a bus to the train station at La Spezia, to return to Monterosso. Other walks are possible and can be done on extra days, or as alternatives. There is a beautiful 7 km /4.3 mile walk in the hills above Manorola and Corniglia, with some great coastal views, visiting the village of Volastra in the vineyards. Or you could try the tougher 12 km /7.4 mile walk which winds high above the bay from Vernazza into the littoral mountains to walk over Monte Malpertuso in ancient chestnut woodland. This walk has a steep descent back into Vernazza. All these walks are usually quiet compared to the 'Via dell'Amore.'
Breathtaking coastal view of Manarola's colorful architecture and rocky shoreline in Cinque Terre, Italy.Cinque Terre
This morning, start by taking the train to Riomaggiore. The walk starts by ascending the magnificent coastline steeply through extensive vineyard terraces and then undulates through mixed woodlands reaching the tiny village of Campiglia with views to islands out to sea. From here the trail gets more remote and rocky, with an excellent picnic lunch stop on a panoramic knoll. On the descent there are vistas of Portovenere and the church of San Pietro sitting on a rock in the Mediterranean. Although not a Cinque Terre village, Portovenere - the port of love - is a beautiful place and a couple of hours can easily be spent walking around the narrow streets. Return ideally by ferry. They run every couple of hours in reasonable weather. In bad conditions you need to take a bus to the train station at La Spezia, to return to Monterosso. Other walks are possible and can be done on extra days, or as alternatives. There is a beautiful 7 km /4.3 mile walk in the hills above Manorola and Corniglia, with some great coastal views, visiting the village of Volastra in the vineyards. Or you could try the tougher 12 km /7.4 mile walk which winds high above the bay from Vernazza into the littoral mountains to walk over Monte Malpertuso in ancient chestnut woodland. This walk has a steep descent back into Vernazza. All these walks are usually quiet compared to the 'Via dell'Amore.'
Map showing Cinque Terre
Day 6Day 6: Arrangements end after breakfastCinque TerreDepart from the Cinque Terre after breakfast.
Scenic view of Riomaggiore's vibrant houses on a cliffside at sunset, Liguria, Italy.Cinque Terre
Depart from the Cinque Terre after breakfast.
Map showing Cinque Terre

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Based on 14 reviews · via UTracks

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