Walking in Cinque Terre, Italy
Develop a deep appreciation for the beauty of the dramatically terraced hills and azure seas around Cinque Terre on this weeklong hiking adventure.
From £930 twin and £1550 single
Greentraveller's Travel Advice: Did you know that the five famous villages of the Cinque Terre are only accessible by train or train? So it makes sense to reach this popular tourist destination the green way: by rail via Milan rather than flying, thereby minimizing the carbon emitted for your holiday. The Cinque Terre pass included in this trip was developed as part of the region’s Sustainable Tourism Project. The fee goes to protecting the trails, marine and national park, controlls visitor numbers, and a portion is used to provide tourists with straightforward pamplet information on how to reduce their environmental impact when visiting the region.
Overview of Walking Holiday in Cinque Terre, Italy
The Cinque Terre is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site - an area famed for the beauty of its coastline and its picturesque villages. Before the advent of the railway, the ancient systems of hillside footpaths were the towns' only link to the outside world. Visit tiny fishing villages, make for the hills and enjoy the perfect panoramas, walk from picturesque Bonassola to the promontory town of Porto Venere, enjoy excellent seafood and renowned wines from the terraced vineyards of the coast.
Summary Itinerary
Days 1-2 Bonassola: An easy circular walk from Bonassola is a great introduction to the Cinque Terre's stunning scenery.
Day 3 Bonassola to Levanto/ Monterosso: Follow the old mule paths that connect the towns and villages of the Cinque Terre. Much of today's walk is pleasantly shady, climbing through tree-covered slopes and overlooking the sea.
Day 4 Monterosso to Riomaggiore: Sentiero Azzurro is the most photogenic of all the Cinque Terre paths. Stop for panoramic views from the 11th century castle in Vernazza.
Day 5 Riomaggiore: Leave the sea behind for a day and hike inland on the ridge above the coast.
Days 6-8 Riomaggiore to Porto Venere: Hike up through the vineyards and olive groves that characterise the Cinque Terre. Follow the trail down to picturesque Porto Venere, where this wonderful walking adventure ends.
What price includes
- Intrepid Trip Representative
- 5 Breakfasts
- Luggage transportation from point to point
- Hotels (5 nights), private rooms (2 nights)
- Two-day Cinque Terre National Park walking/train pass
- Carbon offset: 87 kgs per pax
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
Bonassola
Monterosso train station
Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
Bonassola is a 10 train ride from Monterosso train station which has a direct train connection from Milan (approx 3 hours).
How to get there:
Train from London to Monterosso (via Milan)
Plan your journey by train
Finish point:
Porto Venere
Riomaggiore train station
Transfer to finish point:
Guests make their own way to station
There is a train from Riomaggiore to Monterosso which has a direct rail connection to Milan.
How to get back:
Train from Riomaggiore to London (via Milan)
