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Cinque Terre from Monterosso to Corniglia: scenic coastal trek

Vernazza, provincia della Spezia · Liguria•1 day•Hiking · 222 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia della Spezia, Liguria
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Cinque Terre from Monterosso to Corniglia: scenic coastal trek
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Cinque Terre Trek

Ready to walk one of Italy's most stunning coastal balconies? From Monterosso to Corniglia, the Cinque Terre reveal themselves step by step through colorful villages, cliffs plunging into the sea and wild Mediterranean scents.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start in Monterosso's old town, among pastel houses and the smell of fresh focaccia, before hitting the scenic trail hugging the cobalt-blue Mediterranean. We pass through Vernazza, one of the most photographed villages in the world, stop for a panoramic packed lunch, and continue into the National Park among agaves and prickly pears. The trek ends in Corniglia, the highest village of the Cinque Terre, with an unforgettable sunset and a final toast with local Ligurian wine.

Why join us: - An iconic UNESCO itinerary, one of Italy's finest - Stops in the symbol-villages of Vernazza and Corniglia - Panoramic lunch and final toast included in the experience - Group pace designed to enjoy every view without rushing

Come discover the Cinque Terre with the Guidders, between trails, sea and postcard sunsets.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+16 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Dog friendly
Your dog can come: add them when you book.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
611 m D+ · 10 km · 6h30
Exposure and exposed sections
NONE
No exposed sections reported on the route.
VERTIGO RISK
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6h30 and 611 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Train
✕Aperitif
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vernazza
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
611 m
Max altitude
222 m
Distance
10 km
Duration
6h30
Map
Day
10 km · D+ 611 m · 6h30
Meeting point 10:00approximate
Arrival in Corniglia and return to the cars, Via alla Stazione 29, 19018 Vernazza provincia della Spezia, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€30 per day (€3/hour 8am-10pm, €0.50/hour 10pm-8am), from March 26 to November 1. Pay at the meter with cash or card.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
10:00MEETING
Departure from Monterosso station
The hike begins from the pearl of the Cinque Terre, ready to breathe the salty air and be enchanted by the colors of the Ligurian coast, in a UNESCO World Heritage paradise.
B
10:30WALKING TRAIL
The fishing village and the start of the trail
Exploration of the old town's characteristic alleys among the scent of focaccia and pastel houses, then the trail along the cliffs, dry stone walls and terraced vineyards above the sea.
C
12:30WALKING TRAIL
The jewel of Vernazza
Arrival in one of Italy's most beautiful villages, with its little square on the water and the castle tower, descending toward the small harbor among postcard views famous worldwide.
D
13:30FOOD STOP
Panoramic packed lunch
A lunch stop in a breathtaking panoramic spot, caressed by the sea breeze and surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland.
E
15:30WALKING TRAIL
Nature trail in the National Park
The hike continues along a trail immersed in the protected nature of the Park, among agave plants, prickly pears and helichrysum scents, as the coast reveals its majesty.
F
16:30WALKING TRAIL
Arrival in Corniglia at sunset
Arrival in the highest and most intimate village of the Cinque Terre at the most magical hour of the day, with a fairytale sunset over the sea.
G
16:45RETURN
Final toast with Ligurian wine
We celebrate the wonderful hike together with a group toast, sipping a glass of excellent local Ligurian wine to seal the memories of the day.

How do you get to Vernazza? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
· 28 outings with Guiddy
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gianpaolo, an environmental hiking guide and tour leader: from Brianza originally, but long since at home in the province of Parma. My real home, though, is whatever trail I'm walking. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for long-distance routes in my backpack, and I don't have a favourite place: lacing up my boots and setting off is enough. What I enjoy most is sharing kilometres and feelings with whoever is walking beside me, because every outing is a journey and every group a new story to live step by step. The backpack is always ready. 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 611 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
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✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
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Cinque Terre from Monterosso to Corniglia: scenic coastal trek

Cinque Terre from Monterosso to Corniglia: scenic coastal trek

Vernazza, (SP) · Liguria
1 day · Hiking · 222 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
611 m
Max altitude
222 m
Distance
10 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
6h30
Guiddy points
+16
4 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Cinque Terre Trek

Ready to walk one of Italy's most stunning coastal balconies? From Monterosso to Corniglia, the Cinque Terre reveal themselves step by step through colorful villages, cliffs plunging into the sea and wild Mediterranean scents.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We start in Monterosso's old town, among pastel houses and the smell of fresh focaccia, before hitting the scenic trail hugging the cobalt-blue Mediterranean. We pass through Vernazza, one of the most photographed villages in the world, stop for a panoramic packed lunch, and continue into the National Park among agaves and prickly pears. The trek ends in Corniglia, the highest village of the Cinque Terre, with an unforgettable sunset and a final toast with local Ligurian wine.

Why join us: - An iconic UNESCO itinerary, one of Italy's finest - Stops in the symbol-villages of Vernazza and Corniglia - Panoramic lunch and final toast included in the experience - Group pace designed to enjoy every view without rushing

Come discover the Cinque Terre with the Guidders, between trails, sea and postcard sunsets.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
611 m D+ · 10 km · 6h30
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 6h30 and 611 m of ascent ahead, if you go to the mountains a couple of times a month, you're fit enough
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Certified Guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Train
✕Aperitif
✕Parking
✕Travel to Vernazza

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
7 stops
Meeting point 10:00Arrival in Corniglia and return to the cars
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
€30 per day (€3/hour 8am-10pm, €0.50/hour 10pm-8am), from March 26 to November 1. Pay at the meter with cash or card.
A
10:00MEETING
Departure from Monterosso station
The hike begins from the pearl of the Cinque Terre, ready to breathe the salty air and be enchanted by the colors of the Ligurian coast, in a UNESCO World Heritage paradise.
B
10:30WALKING TRAIL
The fishing village and the start of the trail
Exploration of the old town's characteristic alleys among the scent of focaccia and pastel houses, then the trail along the cliffs, dry stone walls and terraced vineyards above the sea.
C
12:30WALKING TRAIL
The jewel of Vernazza
Arrival in one of Italy's most beautiful villages, with its little square on the water and the castle tower, descending toward the small harbor among postcard views famous worldwide.
D
13:30FOOD STOP
Panoramic packed lunch
A lunch stop in a breathtaking panoramic spot, caressed by the sea breeze and surrounded by Mediterranean scrubland.
E
15:30WALKING TRAIL
Nature trail in the National Park
The hike continues along a trail immersed in the protected nature of the Park, among agave plants, prickly pears and helichrysum scents, as the coast reveals its majesty.
F
16:30WALKING TRAIL
Arrival in Corniglia at sunset
Arrival in the highest and most intimate village of the Cinque Terre at the most magical hour of the day, with a fairytale sunset over the sea.
G
16:45RETURN
Final toast with Ligurian wine
We celebrate the wonderful hike together with a group toast, sipping a glass of excellent local Ligurian wine to seal the memories of the day.

How do you get to Vernazza? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Headlamp
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Gianpaolo
Gianpaolo
28 outings with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Gianpaolo, an environmental hiking guide and tour leader: from Brianza originally, but long since at home in the province of Parma. My real home, though, is whatever trail I'm walking. I carry the mountains in my heart and a passion for long-distance routes in my backpack, and I don't have a favourite place: lacing up my boots and setting off is enough. What I enjoy most is sharing kilometres and feelings with whoever is walking beside me, because every outing is a journey and every group a new story to live step by step. The backpack is always ready. 🎒 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Reviews

— · none yet
Ibex
The first reviews come after the outing
Only from people who were really there.

You'll be among the first to share your story.

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Flat or slightly inclined sections with short stretches on steep slopes and rocks, not tiring or demanding. You need to be fit enough to walk for 6h30 with 611 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
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