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Levanto-Vernazza: Punta Mesco, the Sanctuaries and the True Origin of the Cinque Terre

Vernazza, provincia della Spezia · Liguria•1 day•Hiking · 530 m
Experience
Day hikes
Difficulty ?
INTERMEDIATE
Where?
provincia della Spezia, Liguria
On your own?
No problem
Points
+16
Levanto-Vernazza: Punta Mesco, the Sanctuaries and the True Origin of the Cinque Terre
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Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Your guide
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

The Cinque Terre from Above

From one village to another, along the ridge line: this is the Cinque Terre you weren't expecting.

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

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Levanto train station and, after crossing the historic village, we immediately climb through olive groves and Mediterranean scrub towards Punta Mesco, where the view gives us our first taste of the panoramas we'll enjoy throughout the day: from Palmaria to the western Ligurian coast, the coastline opens up and unrolls beneath us like a life-size map. We continue towards the Sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore (the oldest in Liguria according to written records), with ups and downs among broom, tree heather and strawberry trees, suspended between the historic inland villages and the coast.

The final stretch, passing by the Sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio surrounded by centuries-old holm oaks, brings us high above the village of Vernazza. No technical sections, just plenty of ups and downs with the sea always in front of us.

5 reasons to come - Punta Mesco and the "Rossini terrace", an incredible panorama - a real crossing, from village to village, without retracing your steps - An unusual route, different from the typical Cinque Terre hike - Vernazza waiting for you at the end, with the sea right at your feet - no technical gear needed, just legs and a desire to walk

Who it's suitable for A minimum level of fitness is needed to handle the elevation gain and the steps, but no technical skills or mountaineering experience are required: just good legs and the right shoes.

Bring enough water and a packed lunch, we'll take care of the rest: come discover the Cinque Terre with the Guidders, we're waiting for you!

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.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
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+
642 m D+ · 13 km · 5h30
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 5h30 and 642 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕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
642 m
Max altitude
530 m
Distance
13 km
Duration
5h30
Map
Day
13 km · D+ 642 m · 5h30
Meeting point 9:00approximate
Arrival in Vernazza and return to the cars, Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 17, 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
Up to €24 per day, from 8 am to midnight. Pay at the meter on blue-lined spaces in town.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:00MEETING
Departure from Levanto
We meet up with the Guidders at Levanto train station (La Spezia) to set off together. The time given is indicative and may vary depending on the season: we'll let you know the exact time in the trip's Telegram group.
B
11:00SUMMIT
Towards Punta Mesco and the Rossini Terrace
After crossing the historic village, we climb steadily through the terraces that give way to Mediterranean scrub, the trail gaining altitude step by step. From here, the view over the gulf already begins to take your breath away.
C
12:00WATER
Panoramic ridge above Monterosso
We walk at altitude among broom and strawberry trees, with the Cinque Terre unfolding below us and the Apennine hinterland on the other side. A natural balcony that's worth every step of the climb, revealing the true nature of the place we find ourselves in.
D
13:00CHURCH
Rest area and lunch break
We stop at this equipped rest area near the Sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore: a terrace surrounded by centuries-old trees, suspended above Monterosso.
E
16:30RETURN
Arrival in Vernazza
We descend along steep stairways and vineyards perched over the sea down to Vernazza, passing by the Sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio: centuries-old holm oaks standing guard over the village below. Once the hike with the Guidders is over, we treat ourselves to the little beach beneath the Saracen tower: a cold beer or a coke all together, before saying goodbye and heading back to the train station.

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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giovanni B.
Giovanni B.
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 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 5h30 with 642 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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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓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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Levanto-Vernazza: Punta Mesco, the Sanctuaries and the True Origin of the Cinque Terre

Levanto-Vernazza: Punta Mesco, the Sanctuaries and the True Origin of the Cinque Terre

Vernazza, (SP) · Liguria
1 day · Hiking · 530 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
642 m
Max altitude
530 m
Distance
13 km
Exposed sections
None
Duration
5h30
Guiddy points
+16
5 photos
+1 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

The Cinque Terre from Above

From one village to another, along the ridge line: this is the Cinque Terre you weren't expecting.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

We set off with the Guidders from Levanto train station and, after crossing the historic village, we immediately climb through olive groves and Mediterranean scrub towards Punta Mesco, where the view gives us our first taste of the panoramas we'll enjoy throughout the day: from Palmaria to the western Ligurian coast, the coastline opens up and unrolls beneath us like a life-size map. We continue towards the Sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore (the oldest in Liguria according to written records), with ups and downs among broom, tree heather and strawberry trees, suspended between the historic inland villages and the coast.

The final stretch, passing by the Sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio surrounded by centuries-old holm oaks, brings us high above the village of Vernazza. No technical sections, just plenty of ups and downs with the sea always in front of us.

5 reasons to come - Punta Mesco and the "Rossini terrace", an incredible panorama - a real crossing, from village to village, without retracing your steps - An unusual route, different from the typical Cinque Terre hike - Vernazza waiting for you at the end, with the sea right at your feet - no technical gear needed, just legs and a desire to walk

Who it's suitable for A minimum level of fitness is needed to handle the elevation gain and the steps, but no technical skills or mountaineering experience are required: just good legs and the right shoes.

Bring enough water and a packed lunch, we'll take care of the rest: come discover the Cinque Terre with the Guidders, we're waiting for you!

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
INTERMEDIATE
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
642 m D+ · 13 km · 5h30
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 5h30 and 642 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 Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Licensed hiking guide
NOT INCLUDED
✕Travel to Vernazza

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 9:00Arrival in Vernazza and return to the cars
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
Up to €24 per day, from 8 am to midnight. Pay at the meter on blue-lined spaces in town.
A
09:00MEETING
Departure from Levanto
We meet up with the Guidders at Levanto train station (La Spezia) to set off together. The time given is indicative and may vary depending on the season: we'll let you know the exact time in the trip's Telegram group.
B
11:00SUMMIT
Towards Punta Mesco and the Rossini Terrace
After crossing the historic village, we climb steadily through the terraces that give way to Mediterranean scrub, the trail gaining altitude step by step. From here, the view over the gulf already begins to take your breath away.
C
12:00WATER
Panoramic ridge above Monterosso
We walk at altitude among broom and strawberry trees, with the Cinque Terre unfolding below us and the Apennine hinterland on the other side. A natural balcony that's worth every step of the climb, revealing the true nature of the place we find ourselves in.
D
13:00CHURCH
Rest area and lunch break
We stop at this equipped rest area near the Sanctuary of Madonna di Soviore: a terrace surrounded by centuries-old trees, suspended above Monterosso.
E
16:30RETURN
Arrival in Vernazza
We descend along steep stairways and vineyards perched over the sea down to Vernazza, passing by the Sanctuary of Madonna di Reggio: centuries-old holm oaks standing guard over the village below. Once the hike with the Guidders is over, we treat ourselves to the little beach beneath the Saracen tower: a cold beer or a coke all together, before saying goodbye and heading back to the train station.

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
Trail running shoes
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Cap
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED

Your guide

Giovanni B.
Giovanni B.
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 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 5h30 with 642 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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