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Portovenere to Riomaggiore Trek: Golfo dei Poeti Ridge & Palmaria Island in 2 Days

La Spezia · Liguria•2 days · 1 night•Trekking · 500 m
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Multi-day treks
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Where?
La Spezia, Liguria
On your own?
No problem
Points
+18
Portovenere to Riomaggiore Trek: Golfo dei Poeti Ridge & Palmaria Island in 2 Days
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WHY THIS TREK

Portovenere & Palmaria, 2 days

The Gulf of Poets in winter is a whole different story: no queues, slanting light, the sea almost all to ourselves. Two days, two amazing vibes: a ridge overlooking the blue and an island that seems straight out of a dream.

Group chat before departure
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Day 1 starts from Portovenere and follows the ridge trail to Riomaggiore: coastline, Monte Muzzerone, climbing towards Campiglia and Colle del Telegrafo (above 500 m), then down to the Cinque Terre. 12 km, 600 m of elevation gain, four and a half hours of walking with the sun always by our side. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel, with that high-altitude atmosphere that only those who've experienced it can understand.

Day 2 is dedicated to Palmaria: a full loop around the island, a panoramic viewpoint over Portovenere and San Pietro, portoro marble quarries, wild cliffs and maybe a curious goat or two. 6 km, 230 m of ascent, two and a half hours of walking. We'll wrap up among the carugi (narrow alleys) of Portovenere and Byron's Grotto.

Why join us - The right direction: the sun is with us all day long - Two incredible settings in a single weekend - A human-friendly pace, breaks included - A group ready to fall in love with the winter sea

How to get there

By train: Arrival at La Spezia Centrale station.

By car: There are free parking areas on Viale Alpi, Via Monfalcone and Via Zara, about a ten-minute walk from the station: the car stays there for the whole weekend, while the rest is by bus, train and ferry.

Join the Guidders: here, the journey is experienced together, not watched from the outside.

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 7 days before
For the selected date: by 27 November, 23:59. You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+18 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
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
821 m D+ · 17.9 km · 4h30 a day for 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Pack your backpack the day before and go to bed early: you've got 4h30 a day for 2 days in a row ahead; if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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. Gloves, a beanie, warm layers, a thermos and microspikes if there's ice. 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)
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✓Breakfast
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Tourist tax
✕Local public transport
✕Ferry
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

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

Elevation gain
821 m
Max altitude
500 m
Distance
17.9 km
Duration
2 days
Map
Day 1
Sat 5 Dec
11.6 km · D+ 596 m · D− 585 m · 4 stops · from 09:30
Day 2
Sun 6 Dec
6.3 km · D+ 225 m · D− 216 m · 4 stops · from 08:00
Meeting point 9:30approximate
Meeting point in La Spezia, La Spezia, provincia di La Spezia, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
Blue lines €0.50-1.50/h, Mon-Sat 8:30am-8pm (free on holidays). Pay at meter, Gratta&Sosta ticket or myCicero/Telepass app.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting point in La Spezia
We meet at La Spezia Centrale station together with the Guidders, and from there we take the bus or train to Portovenere (cost €3). That's where our ridge adventure begins.
B
10:30HIKING TRAIL
On foot from Portovenere
The trail hugs the coast above the gulf, skirting Monte Muzzerone before climbing toward Campiglia and Colle del Telegrafo. The sea stays with us the whole way.
C
13:30CHURCH
Colle del Telegrafo
We reach the highest point of the day, above 500 metres. From here the Gulf of Poets opens up beneath us in all its width.
D
16:30RETURN
Arrival in Riomaggiore
We descend from the pass down to Riomaggiore and head back to La Spezia by train. Once at our lodging, we spend the evening together as a group.

How do you get to La Spezia? By train or by carpooling.

The suggested train is below. If you're coming by car, say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group: contacts and costs are agreed between you, a seat isn't guaranteed.

By train
From Milano Centrale there's the Intercity 651 at 6:10, direct, arriving in La Spezia Centrale at 9:26, just in time for the meeting point (€23.90). Times and prices should be double-checked when you buy the ticket.
La Spezia Centrale by public transport, on Google Maps →
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for the selected date
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.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

5 – 6 December
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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 (4h30 a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
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What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
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✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 7 days before (for this date: 27 November, 23:59)
✓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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Portovenere to Riomaggiore Trek: Golfo dei Poeti Ridge & Palmaria Island in 2 Days

Portovenere to Riomaggiore Trek: Golfo dei Poeti Ridge & Palmaria Island in 2 Days

La Spezia, (SP) · Liguria
2 days · Trekking · 500 m
New: you'll be among the first Guidders to do it
Elevation gain
821 m
Max altitude
500 m
Distance
17.9 km
Duration
2 days
Guiddy points
+18
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS TREK

Portovenere & Palmaria, 2 days

The Gulf of Poets in winter is a whole different story: no queues, slanting light, the sea almost all to ourselves. Two days, two amazing vibes: a ridge overlooking the blue and an island that seems straight out of a dream.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

Day 1 starts from Portovenere and follows the ridge trail to Riomaggiore: coastline, Monte Muzzerone, climbing towards Campiglia and Colle del Telegrafo (above 500 m), then down to the Cinque Terre. 12 km, 600 m of elevation gain, four and a half hours of walking with the sun always by our side. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel, with that high-altitude atmosphere that only those who've experienced it can understand.

Day 2 is dedicated to Palmaria: a full loop around the island, a panoramic viewpoint over Portovenere and San Pietro, portoro marble quarries, wild cliffs and maybe a curious goat or two. 6 km, 230 m of ascent, two and a half hours of walking. We'll wrap up among the carugi (narrow alleys) of Portovenere and Byron's Grotto.

Why join us - The right direction: the sun is with us all day long - Two incredible settings in a single weekend - A human-friendly pace, breaks included - A group ready to fall in love with the winter sea

How to get there

By train: Arrival at La Spezia Centrale station.

By car: There are free parking areas on Viale Alpi, Via Monfalcone and Via Zara, about a ten-minute walk from the station: the car stays there for the whole weekend, while the rest is by bus, train and ferry.

Join the Guidders: here, the journey is experienced together, not watched from the outside.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
EASY PLUS
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
821 m D+ · 17.9 km · 4h30 a day for 2 days
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Pack your backpack the day before and go to bed early: you've got 4h30 a day for 2 days in a row ahead; if you go on a long walk now and then, you'll be fine
✓
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. Gloves, a beanie, warm layers, a thermos and microspikes if there's ice. 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)
✓Overnight stay with breakfast
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✓Breakfast
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Tourist tax
✕Local public transport
✕Ferry

Itinerary

2 days · approximate times
11.6 km · 596 m D+ · 585 m D− · today
Day 1 · Sat 5 Dec
Day 2 · Sun 6 Dec
Map
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2 days
Meeting point 9:30Meeting point in La Spezia
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
Paid parking
Blue lines €0.50-1.50/h, Mon-Sat 8:30am-8pm (free on holidays). Pay at meter, Gratta&Sosta ticket or myCicero/Telepass app.
A
09:30MEETING
Meeting point in La Spezia
We meet at La Spezia Centrale station together with the Guidders, and from there we take the bus or train to Portovenere (cost €3). That's where our ridge adventure begins.
B
10:30HIKING TRAIL
On foot from Portovenere
The trail hugs the coast above the gulf, skirting Monte Muzzerone before climbing toward Campiglia and Colle del Telegrafo. The sea stays with us the whole way.
C
13:30CHURCH
Colle del Telegrafo
We reach the highest point of the day, above 500 metres. From here the Gulf of Poets opens up beneath us in all its width.
D
16:30RETURN
Arrival in Riomaggiore
We descend from the pass down to Riomaggiore and head back to La Spezia by train. Once at our lodging, we spend the evening together as a group.
See day 2 →

How do you get to La Spezia? By train or by carpooling.

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

By train
From Milano Centrale there's the Intercity 651 at 6:10, direct, arriving in La Spezia Centrale at 9:26, just in time for the meeting point (€23.90). Times and prices should be double-checked when you buy the ticket.
La Spezia Centrale by public transport, on Google Maps →
WHO'S ALREADY GOING
for this date
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.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

5 – 6 December
GuiddyViaggi
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

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 (4h30 a day) and carry your backpack for 2 days. Paths, mule tracks or wide trails requiring little physical preparation.
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?
⌄
5–6 Dec
€139.90
per person
Book now →
Pay only if confirmed