Feeling adventurous? Head inland for a more challenging hike along the area s mountains! As well as

Hiking the Cinque Terre Navigation Walks of Italy | The Travel Blog Free Italy travel tips, advice, news, updates, and ideas for any vacation to Bella Italia! Home Home Walks of Italy Home About Us Visit Us On Twitter Subscribe to our Mailing List Follow our Feed Walks of New York Return to Content Hiking the Cinque Terre By Elena Ciprietti on July 31, 2013 in Cinque Terre
We love hiking in the Cinque Terre. (No surprise, since we re all about taking walks !). And the hiking paths here are some of the most spectacular in Italy. That said? When you hike the Cinque inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas Terre you need to know what to expect! Some of the trails are more difficult than hikers expect, and trails can always close without previous notice. Not to mention that some of Cinque Terre s most popular paths were devastated by the 2011 floods and are currently closed for restoration (they re expected to re-open by spring 2014). (Here s more on Cinque Terre after the floods ). Want to make the most of hiking the Cinque Terre? Here s a handy guide for enjoying this gorgeous stretch of coastline on foot! Where to hike in the Cinque Terre The most famous network of hiking trails in the Cinque Terre: Trail #2, or Sentiero Azzurro
The most popular way to enjoy the Cinque Terre on foot is to follow Trail #2 (the Sentiero Azzurro, or Blue Trail ), which is made up of four individual paths along the coast. You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north). But here s a tip: Start from Riomaggiore, where the paths are easier and paved, and work your way up to the more challenging trails. That way, you can stop at any time and head to the nearest train station if you have to! (Here s an easy guide to using the Cinque Terre train ). Just remember, admission to Trail #2 usually requires inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas purchase of the Cinque Terre card (5-7 euro/day for trail and museum access, or 10 euro/day for trail, museum and unlimited train access).
Walking in the Cinque Terre. Photo by eGuide Travel (Flickr) At the moment, however, inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas admission fees are suspended—due to the number of closed paths. (Read on to find out which trails remain closed and which are open to the public!). The Via dell Amore, from Riomaggiore to Manarola
No matter how hiking-ready you are, you ll fall in love with the Cinque Terre on this Lover s Lane. Wide, flat and paved, it is by far, the easiest section of Trail #2. And it s famous for its kissing statue and tunnel covered in declarations of love! Length: 1.2 miles ( 2km); 40 minutes to walk.
A relatively inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas easy path, the section from Manarola to Corniglia boasts spectacular gardens and sea views.  Length: 1.2 miles (2km); 1 hour 15 minutes to walk.  Note: This path is  CLOSED until further notice. In the meantime, alternative trails are open between inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas the towns, but be aware that they are more difficult.  From Corniglia to Vernazza
This path is where things get a little trickier! A medium-difficult level path, this trail climbs up to the highest point of the Cinque Terre (and back down); while there are stone steps, they re quite steep, uneven, and not always well-kept.
The views, however, are absolutely stunning. And you ll find lush olive groves and exotic plants and flowers along the way, too.  Length: 2 miles (4km); 1 hour 45 minutes to walk. From Vernazza to Monterosso
The longest, most difficult hike in Trail #2, this section has lots of stairs and narrow passages. But with its panorama of all five Cinque Terre towns, it might be the most rewarding, inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas too!  Length: 1.8 miles (3km); 2 hours to walk. But Trail #2 isn t all there is! Want to keep walking? Check out Cinque Terre s other trails! The Trail of Sanctuaries For a taste of Cinque Terre s history, follow paths #3, 6, 7 and 8 to visit the area s famous sanctuaries: Nostra Signora della Salute, Nostra Signora delle Grazie, Nostra Signora di Montenero, Nostra Signora di Reggio and Nostra Signora di Soviore. Note that these are more difficult paths than #2, so be prepared! (Bonus: They re also free!). Other challenging Cinque Terre hiking paths
Feeling adventurous? Head inland for a more challenging hike along the area s mountains! As well as routes #3, 6, 7, and 8, you can enjoy #1, 4, 6, 9 and 10 free of charge. As with the trails that lead to the sanctuaries, however, please note that these trails range from medium to difficult, and are for experienced hikers only Tips to prepare for hiking in the Cinque Terre
In particular, of course, hydration is essential, especially during the warmer months. Bring plenty of water and snacks to avoid being forced to buy drinks in the towns, since they re usually overpriced.
Wear layers of breathable clothing, especially in the fall and winter. And in the spring and summer, don t forget sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and a bathing suit to enjoy a swim in the Ligurian sea, the perfect post-hike reward.
We recommend hiking the Cinque Terre in April, May, September or October. That s when temperatures are milder, so it s much more comfortable. These months also attract less tourists; at the peak of summer, the narrow trails can get extremely crowded.
In the winter, meanwhile, inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas although the Cinque Terre rarely sees snow, heavy rainfall may lead to landslides and unsafe hiking conditions. Please respect the signs indicating trail closures for your own safety. And always check the up-to-date information on the  Cinque Terre National Park  website before planning your walk! (Here s more information on visiting the Cinque Terre in the off season ).
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I will spend a short time in Cinque Terre in October, my only time in Italy actually on a coast (other than Venezia). I m wondering, is it still warm enough then to go swimming? Thanks, Larry Reply Walks of Italy August 27, 2013 at 6:27 pm #
Hi Eric, Be advised that some of the main trails between the towns are still closed, as we note in the post, so you ll have to find alternate (more difficult) paths. As long as that s okay, where you stay depends inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas on how you want to hike; if you want to hike with your overnight things with you, then stay in a different town each night. Otherwise, we d recommend picking one town (like Monterosso al Mare, which is quaint and has lots of accommodation options) and taking the train to get to each respective trail head each morning. Let us know if we can answer anything else! Reply Erika September 13, 2013 at 5:58 pm #
Are hiking day trips still available in November if I don t want to venture out on my own? Will be in Italy the 1st 2 weeks of November but not having any luck finding inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas a tour company. Reply Walks of Italy September 18, 2013 at 11:24 am #
Hi Erika, Don t worry, the CT is quite manageable on your own! Some of the trails should still be open in November; it just depends on weather and if they ve been closed for safety reasons, which you won t know until the day you want to hike, unfortunately. So make sure you check this site for the most up to date info about trail closures.
To do this I wanted to leave our main luggage behind at the first hotel to collect later, and hike with limited essentials inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas .. Is this recommended or possible? Reply Walks of Italy November 5, 2013 at 11:59 am #
Hi Cass, While you can do it that way, the trains are frequent and extremely fast (it s just 5 minutes between towns), while the hiking paths are very narrow (making inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas it awkward to have a big backpack or anything else). It s also quite a hassle to change hotels each night–each time you need to find the hotel, do a check-in, get settled, etc In our opinion, you can very easily experience all 5 towns over the course of 4 days, in a more time effective and less stressful inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas way, by simply inexpensive hotels in freeport bahamas staying in one town, at one hotel, and taking this very easy, cheap train between towns when you want to do a different hiking path or explore a different town. We hope that helps! Reply Trackbacks/Pingbacks Hiking the Cinque Terre Datsamore - August 6, 2013
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