Cinque terre how long to hike

For a detailed description of every trail, visit respective pages: 1 The High Path: Portovenere - Levanto. A Palmaria Island. Red indicates temporarily closed trails. Click on a trail to read its status and name. Map is updated daily automatically; but it must be noted that after heavy rain most of trails are closed for a couple of days, and this is not reflected on maps.

Total trails: more than Most frequented: 38 shown on the map. Closed for repair: 3. Reason: Only small part is open from Manarola to small bar in the middle of the trail. The second part will not be open up to Reason: see photo X2, Trail 2 - Beach Guvano: The trail is inaccessible at some places. Reason: It is dangerous, you can do it but pay close attention. Information about access to trails may change any time. I think it is fine to stay in Manarola. No matter where you stay, you still have to leap frog or hike the high trail to get from Manarola to the other towns.

Right now, it looks like the trail from Manarola to Riomaggiore is closed, but you can hike the high trail, like we did. The low trail from Manarola to Corniglia is also closed, just like it was for us in I suggest looking at this website , which lists the trail closures, and has more info on the hiking routes.

Hopefully that website will give you some more info. Julie, Excellent site. Thank you so much. I have never traveled Italy. We my husband, and another couple 4 adults are traveling May We have decided to drive since we are heading to Lake Como and Switzerland after and a car seems most convient. I have three questions. We would like to do part of the hike. We are staying in Manarloa. What part do you recomend, it seems like several parts are closed. Are there boats you can rent, i cant seem to find any information on that, and that seems like a fun option to see the towns from a differnt view.

Thank you for your help.. Also if anyone has driven through various countries, i would love your option. I know the trains are popular but i feel like having a car would be best for us. I just dont know about crossing borders. We are going to Switzerland, Germany and Austria afterwards. Hello Pamela. The best sections of the trail, in my opinion are between Corniglia and Vernazza, and Vernazza to Monterosso. Check the trail closures before you go and fill in the gaps with the train.

Check with your hotel for advice on where to park. Some hotels offer parking, for free or at an extra charge. There is no issue crossing borders for the countries on your list. No checkpoints, no passport control. It will be just like driving between Florida and Georgia. If you drive on a motorway highway in Switzerland, you will need a vignette, but they sell these at the border.

As for having a rental car in Switzerland, it really depends on where you are going. For places like Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken and the Bernese Oberland, and Zermatt, no car is necessary…the trains are much more convenient.

But having a car in Lugano or Luasanne is helpful for day trips. If you have any other questions, let us know. I love your comments! We are a family of 7 4 adults, 9,13,15 kids planning a 10 day trip to Italy in April We fly into Florence, and tentatively plan to stay in Lucca, then Venice then back to Florence. I have researched tours and it is going to get pricey. Do you recommend any specific tours? It looks like trains are best for city to city travel.

Any advice on how to best plan our trip? Hello Ronnie. We have some links on our Tuscany post. However, parking can be, particularly in cities and the small towns. If you have a big van, then it will be even more challenging. In Italy, we typically recommend traveling by train because it is cheap, easy to use, and you get dropped right in the city centers.

I think that most people can visit Italy just fine without joining a packaged tour. We have tons of info to help you budget your time, learn the best things to do, and book your tickets in advance. You can start with our Italy Travel Guide , but more specifically, our articles on Venice and Florence should help you out a lot. Take a look at these and let me know if you have more questions.

Would you mind sharing what time of year you were in Cinque Terre? I saw your update, with the first part of the trail closed is it still worth a visit? Should we still just take the trains and see those first few towns and then do the hiking trail starting at corniglia ending at monterosso? Thanks for your advice. Hello Natalie. Yes, all of the towns are worth it. They are each slightly different and so much fun to walk through. For us, it was nice getting those panoramic views from the higher trail that connects Riomaggiore and Manarola, but it was very strenuous.

If you want a leisurely experience, take the trains to skip over the closed main trails. If you like the idea of leaving the crowds behind and getting unique views that many people miss, consider hiking section of a higher trail between 2 towns.

Hi Julie — we are at the Cinque-Terre now staying at Riomaggiore and have just finnished a days hiking. We enjoyed your post and i have read some more of your Italy posts as we are also doing Capris and the Amalfi coast in coming weeks. FYI — The coastal paths between Riomaggiore and Corniglia are both permanently closed until for major repair works. It was beautiful weather today, but due to rain earlier all of the coastal traks were closed today.

So we caught the train to Manarola and then hiked the inland route to Cornigula. The first bit was steep but the views were spectacular and were really worth the effort. Only took us an hour and 45 minutes so emboldened by that we had a coffee and a bite to eat and then hiked the inland route to Vernazza. This was a bit harder as the route was not as well marked as the first section, and there were hardly any other people walking this section to ask directions.

But we managed to find our way and got some even better views of the coastline. The last bit of the track down to Vernazza is particularly steep, but with a bit of care we got down safely. So not sure if he has closed up shop or just moved towns?

We found another shop so we still got our Gelato fix! Tomorrow we will train it back to Cornigula and hike the Coastal paths to Monterosso as they should be officialy open then. Thanks again for your great blogs and I hope you and your family enjoy many more great holidays! Hello Andrew. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. And thanks for the update on the trail closures.

I hope you have a wonderful time for the rest of your stay in Italy. I remembered that I enjoyed your Scotland post so I took a quick look before heading to bed and appreciate your review and honesty about the hikes! I will post about the experience when we get back!

Hello Winnie. The cover photo for this post was taken at Manarola. Do let us know if we can help you with anything else! Hi just wondering if the damaged trails are open yet, we will be walking the trail 6 to 13th of April, also what sort of weather we can expect around this time. At the moment, the main trail 2 is closed with plans to open later this year.

The weather varies from rainy to warm spring temperatures, so we would suggest bringing lots of layers and comfortable clothing. Do let us know if you have any further questions! I was wondering how reliable the public transportation is in the area. Mainly, if I have a flight to catch from Pisa at 1 pm, could I make it from Cinque Terre that morning or would it be wiser to stay the night before my flight in Pisa?

Hi Liv, we think your best bet would be to spend the night in Pisa before your flight as just a few hours in the morning in Cinque Terre followed by rushing to the airport could be risky. Buon viaggio and let us know if you have any other questions! No officially opening date has been announced, so we suggest you to check the Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre website before your trip to check the updated status.

Ciao Bill! We will in in CT 3rd week of May. There is a chance the Trail 2 may not be open. We do want to walk between the 5 towns. Could you suggest some picturesque walking trails that we would walk? Also could you recommend some good restaurants in Cornelia, Vernazza and the other towns? Ciao Jay! Most of the trails that are open are range from medium to difficult.

Let us know if you have any questions! We have 3 children 14,12 and 8 and would love to do some hiking. What would you recommend? What would be manageable to do in a day and get back to the boat?

Is the train station in La Spezia close to the port? Ciao Alison! The La Spezia train station is located approximately 20 minutes from the port by foot. We suggest having a look on the official Cinque Terre National Park website to see which trails are open before your trip. My family will be visiting Cinque Terre in several weeks.

Where can we find the most up-to-date information on what trails are open for hiking? We are especially interested in Trail 2, Sentiero Azzurro. Ciao Kurt, you can find the most up to date status of the trails here. Great information! One question, I will be driving from Florence to CT. Glad to help! For information on parking in the Cinque Terre, check out the useful site here.

Was planning on hiking the path from Monterosso to Vernazza. Where can I find a good walking path map? Would you suggest to backpack luggage that way? Ciao Julie, you can find a map of the trails that are currently open on the Cinque Terre website.

We do not suggest carrying heavy bags with you as some of the trails can be long and challenging. Apparently people are going past the barriers for these walks and having no problems at all.

We would never do anything stupid and would of course turn back if we felt at all uncomfortable, but it sounds like taking my wife to the love tunnel, for example, is entirely reasonable and lots of people have been doing it this summer??

I also read that the Corniglia-Vernazza trail was opening on 28 June, but the official website says it is closed. Lastly, on the one section that is definitely open, can you confirm that it is easier to walk from north from Vernazza to Monterosso or is the other way around better? Both Vernazza — Monterosso and vice versa have pretty much the same level of difficulty with hills going up and down, but we recommend traveling from Monterosso to Vernazza for a beautiful downhill view of Vernazza that is truly breathtaking!

Just finished hiking the Cinque Terre today. We are staying in Manarola, the second village along the trail and walked from here to Monteresso, the 5th village. Coastal trail is closed from Manarola to Corniglia, so you have to hike up and over. Trail is very steep but rewarding. It took me, my wife and 16yr old daughter 7 hrs with stops. We had to catch the ferry back to Riomaggiore though cause there was a train strike and the sea was too rough to dock at Manarola. Then we found out that the short trail between Riomaggiore and Manarola was closed due to landslides, so up and over we went again.

This trail is also very very steep. Take plenty of water and snacks! Hi Barb, the trains run according to schedule and are not influenced by the trails being closed! At the moment there is no official date of when the trail will reopen. I am interested in walking from Vernazza to Corniglia in September. Does this seem like a realistic plan?

Ciao Kitty, we would suggest closed sneakers or hiking shoes as the path is not paved. The hike is about 1.

How safe are the sections of narrow paths with no guard rails? Are there sections like this between all of the villages? Ciao Melissa! Many of the paths are still under reconstruction and may open by the time you get there next September.

Hi there Walks of Italy We will be visiting CT end March — do you think its possible that all the paths might be re-opened by then? Great and helpful site btw. It seems that Vernazza, Campiglia and Cape of Monesteroli should all be open by March according to this website. The trails are well paved and have stunning scenery that will attract people of any age. We find hikes to be a fun and active way to tour Italy that even children enjoy!

We are planning to go to Cinque Terre in June, and would like to do as much of the hiking trail as possible, but can only spend one day here.

If we did this we would be hiking and visiting Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Be sure to check the up-to-date information on the Cinque Terre National Park website before planning your walk. Have a great trip! Any update on if the trail will be opened again at that time?

Thank you so much! Maybe this website can help. In any case, all of the trails provide beautiful views and are great experiences! Hi there, thank you so much for this very informative site. Thanks for your advice in advance! Cinque Terre in June should be beautiful! The weather is typically rather warm, with average temperatures around 70 — 75 degrees Fahrenheit. While some of the smaller side trails might be less clearly marked, the main trails are more like paved paths than trails and there will likely be many people on the walks with you.

We are 6 adults from Canada planning a visit to CT June We will be coming from Florence to CT. Where should we spend those 2 nights?

We want to be at the same hotel for them and know the trains, ferries will provide good transportation if nec into CT. Should we stay outside of CT or inside? I like the idea of evening dinner in a small town so that is why I question if we should not stay right in one of the CT towns. Each town is beautiful and staying directly in CT will definitely make your short visit more worthwhile.

Arriving morning on day of arrival. So, we have 2 days of sightseeing. Can you recommend the best trail to take to utilize our 2 days to the max. And would early May be warm enough to swim? You can cool off from your hike on the beach! Happy travels! So my grandfather was raised in Denmark and Italy as a child. His mother was a full blood Italian and some of our family lives in Sienna.

I have been to Europe a few times but never to Italy, and we are hoping to go next summer! I am a nature lover and absolutely love hiking. The only big question I have is this: Is the Cinque Terre good for long term hiking? Over a week up to two or three weeks? I really want a challenge! Are there hostels along the way?

Do you think it would be a good place for a backpacking adventure lasting more than just one or two days? Good idea about hiking in Italy — There are plenty of great options! That said, Cinque Terre is not the best choice for those wanting to do a week or more by foot. While there are many trails, they tend to be easy to medium levels and short hikes between towns. Maybe this article, Hiking in Italy Beyond Cinque Terre , or this one with even more suggestions, can help you decide where to go hiking next summer!

Hello, we will be visiting the CT in September, staying in Manorola for 4 nts at the Marino Piccolo, are there any insights to offer on this area is favorite restaurants, activities and hiking trails for beginners?

Is trail 2 reopened? It looks like a small part of trail number 2 is open, but unfortunately most of it is still under construction and will be for quite some time like until What do you recommend for our luggage as we hike between the towns? The hikes between Cinque Terre tend to be short to medium lengths, meaning that depending on which trails you choose, you could always have a base hotel that you return to each night.

If not, we suggest leaving your luggage at the La Spezia train station luggage deposit, and carrying with you only a small backpack to take between towns. The Via dell'Amore once ran all the way to Riomaggiore and was one of the most popular and easy trails in the park, But a rockslide closed much of the trail—options now are to walk this section from Manarola and then turn around midway, where the trail ends, or to walk a short section from Riomaggiore.

This short, moderately easy path marked V departs from a bridge at Rio Groppo, then runs north-ish through the small hamlet of Groppo, a satellite village of Manarola. In Grappo, the trail makes its hairpin turn and then passes through chestnut and olive groves and terraced vineyards. The path is just 1. When the trail meets the , you can continue on to Manarola, or backtrack the way you came. This rocky old mule trail marked used to connect the villages above Vernazza and now presents a moderate, scenic hike up to the hamlet of Drignano.

You'll pass the Vernazza cemetery, and travel along a historic route still used for the Stations of the Cross procession at Easter. When you reach the paved SP 51 at the top of the trail, you can turn around, or wait for a bus to Vernazza or Manarola. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.

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