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Cinque Terre trekking weekend: the high-altitude traverse from Portovenere to Levanto in one breath, exclusively for Guidders Pro.

Portovenere, provincia della Spezia · Liguria•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 800 m
Experience
Multi-day treks
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT PLUS
Where?
provincia della Spezia, Liguria
On your own?
No problem
Points
+28
Cinque Terre trekking weekend: the high-altitude traverse from Portovenere to Levanto in one breath, exclusively for Guidders Pro.
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Your guide
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WHY THIS TREK

The high traverse of the Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre from above, away from the crowds.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Day 1. We set off with the Guidders from Portovenere and climb to Campiglia, then along the ridgelines to Volastra: this is the "high" version of the traverse, on paths, crests and exposed sections with a constant view of the sea. Day 2. From Volastra we carry on to Monte Malpertuso and the Foce Drignana, drop to Levanto and enjoy a day by the sea.

This is not the usual stroll between villages: it is a real trek, with serious height gain and views that go with every step.

5 reasons to come - the high traverse, away from the crowded paths - panoramic ridgelines above the Cinque Terre - from Portovenere to Levanto, on foot - the sea in view from the first step to the last - a relaxed day by the sea to finish

Who it suits A long trek with serious height gain and some exposed sections: good fitness and a sure step.

The Cinque Terre almost nobody sees: set off with the Guidders.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens before departure: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+28 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,800 m D+ · 35 km · 12 h over 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 6 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Ferry
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Portovenere
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

Two days, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
1,800 m
Max altitude
800 m
Distance
35 km
Duration
2 days
Day 1
4 stops · from 07:00
Day 2
1 stop · from 08:00
Map
2 days · 35 km
Meeting point 7:00approximate
provincia della Spezia, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
07:00MEETING
Portovenere to Campiglia Trail
We start at sea level in Portovenere, diving straight into the action with a steady climb towards Campiglia. The trail quickly gains elevation, rewarding you with stunning first glimpses of the Gulf of Poets.
09:30VIEWPOINT
Campiglia to Volastra Hike
Now you're entering the true Cinque Terre High Trail. Expect constant ups and downs along the ridge, winding through Mediterranean scrub and open stretches. The panoramic views of the coastline are breathtaking, but you'll definitely feel the burn!
13:00SUMMIT
Volastra to Monte Malpertuso and the Drignana Pass
The wildest and most remote section of the trek. Expect less-traveled paths, exposed sections, and long stretches without water sources. We'll often hike along ridges, offering vast and continuous panoramic views.
16:00PASS
Drignana Pass to Levanto Hike
The final leg is long and challenging. Fatigue might be setting in, but the trail remains spectacular all the way to the final descent towards Levanto, where one of Liguria's most rewarding treks comes to an end.

How do you get to Portovenere? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.

Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mosquito repellent spray
RECOMMENDED
Spray anti-zecche
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giovanni B.
Giovanni B.
· 2 treks
We'll email you when they have a new outing on the calendar.

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giovanni, an environmental hiking guide, and I build experiences for small groups designed not just to cross a landscape but to really live in it. I come from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the border country between Emilia, Tuscany and Liguria: places where nature, history and a walking culture weave together in a genuine, deep way. Into my routes I bring a careful, narrative eye on the land, together with a concrete, dynamic approach to the outdoors, built up through my experience in trail running and endurance. It means you walk well and you also understand where you're walking. Every outing is a balance between discovery, movement and connection with the landscape. 🥾🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!

Italiano
Inglese
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

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Questions?

I've never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
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You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (12 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices.
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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✓Free cancellation up to 30 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
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Cinque Terre trekking weekend: the high-altitude traverse from Portovenere to Levanto in one breath, exclusively for Guidders Pro.

Cinque Terre trekking weekend: the high-altitude traverse from Portovenere to Levanto in one breath, exclusively for Guidders Pro.

Portovenere, (SP) · Liguria
2 days · Trekking · 800 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
1,800 m
Max altitude
800 m
Distance
35 km
Duration
2 days
Guiddy points
+28
10 photos
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WHY THIS TREK

The high traverse of the Cinque Terre

The Cinque Terre from above, away from the crowds.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Day 1. We set off with the Guidders from Portovenere and climb to Campiglia, then along the ridgelines to Volastra: this is the "high" version of the traverse, on paths, crests and exposed sections with a constant view of the sea. Day 2. From Volastra we carry on to Monte Malpertuso and the Foce Drignana, drop to Levanto and enjoy a day by the sea.

This is not the usual stroll between villages: it is a real trek, with serious height gain and views that go with every step.

5 reasons to come - the high traverse, away from the crowded paths - panoramic ridgelines above the Cinque Terre - from Portovenere to Levanto, on foot - the sea in view from the first step to the last - a relaxed day by the sea to finish

Who it suits A long trek with serious height gain and some exposed sections: good fitness and a sure step.

The Cinque Terre almost nobody sees: set off with the Guidders.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,800 m D+ · 35 km · 12 h over 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Train your legs with a loaded backpack in the weeks before: you've got 6 h a day for 2 days in a row ahead. Nights in mountain huts are short: those who go to bed early the night before start better
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
A light backpack for 2 days: a change of clothes, a sleeping bag liner for the hut, a water bottle and poles. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Certified Guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
✕Meals
✕Ferry
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Drinks
✕Tourist tax
✕Travel to Portovenere

Itinerary

2 days · approximate times
Day 1
Day 2
Map
2 days · 35 km
Meeting point 7:00Portovenere
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
07:00MEETING
Portovenere to Campiglia Trail
We start at sea level in Portovenere, diving straight into the action with a steady climb towards Campiglia. The trail quickly gains elevation, rewarding you with stunning first glimpses of the Gulf of Poets.
09:30VIEWPOINT
Campiglia to Volastra Hike
Now you're entering the true Cinque Terre High Trail. Expect constant ups and downs along the ridge, winding through Mediterranean scrub and open stretches. The panoramic views of the coastline are breathtaking, but you'll definitely feel the burn!
13:00SUMMIT
Volastra to Monte Malpertuso and the Drignana Pass
The wildest and most remote section of the trek. Expect less-traveled paths, exposed sections, and long stretches without water sources. We'll often hike along ridges, offering vast and continuous panoramic views.
16:00PASS
Drignana Pass to Levanto Hike
The final leg is long and challenging. Fatigue might be setting in, but the trail remains spectacular all the way to the final descent towards Levanto, where one of Liguria's most rewarding treks comes to an end.
See day 2 →

How do you get to Portovenere? 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 a multi-day trek: you carry everything you bring, so less is more.
Windproof
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Food supply
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Layered clothing
REQUIRED
Sunscreen
REQUIRED
Visor hat
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Mosquito repellent spray
RECOMMENDED
Spray anti-zecche
RECOMMENDED
First aid kit
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giovanni B.
Giovanni B.
2 treks with Guiddy
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica

Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Giovanni, an environmental hiking guide, and I build experiences for small groups designed not just to cross a landscape but to really live in it. I come from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, the border country between Emilia, Tuscany and Liguria: places where nature, history and a walking culture weave together in a genuine, deep way. Into my routes I bring a careful, narrative eye on the land, together with a concrete, dynamic approach to the outdoors, built up through my experience in trail running and endurance. It means you walk well and you also understand where you're walking. Every outing is a balance between discovery, movement and connection with the landscape. 🥾🌿 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 never done a multi-day trek, can I do it?
⌄
You need to be fit enough to walk a full day (12 h a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices.
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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