The Cinque Terre hiking paths

Large part of the Cinque Terre's tourist success is due to their paths and walks which curve round the coast or reach the sanctuaries above each village. The view is breath-taking and anybody can enjoy them: young or old. One can return from these hikes using public transport, like the train, the ferryboat or the bus. One needs only minimum equipment: shoes with anti-slippery sole, long trousers to protect oneself from the thorn bushes, some water and, according to the season, a large straw hat or a sports jacket. And to end the day a relaxing, invigorating dive in the water. All in all this is the ideal marriage of sea and mountain.

Vademecum of the hiker

Choose the trails you want based on your physical and technical skills

Find out about the characteristics of the trail using maps (distances, height difference, springs, fountains, shelters, etc.)

Check the actual opening of the paths at the info points of the Parco delle Cinque Terre that you will find at the railway stations of the villages of La Spezia and Levanto or consult the Guide to the paths of the Cinque Terre "Pn5t plus" from Apple Store or from Google Play still offers updates to our blog

OPEN FOOTWEAR AND / OR LISCIA SOLE, BOTH NOT PROVIDED WITH A VIBRAM SOLE (ANTI-SLIP) ARE FORBIDDEN THE TRANSGRESSORS WILL BE PUNISHED WITHIN THE MEANING OF PARAGRAPH 2 OF ART. 30 OF LAW 394/91 AND SS.MM.II. It is mandatory to wear closed shoes, with a carved and non-slip sole, preferably waterproof and covering the ankle

Bring with you what you need for emergency situations and a small first aid kit

Do not take an excursion alone and in any case communicate to other people the itinerary you plan to take

Find out about the weather conditions of the day

If you have any doubts about the path, go back. Sometimes it is better to give up than risk the danger of bad weather. Please note however that it is forbidden to walk the trails in adverse weather conditions

IN THE EVENT OF A YELLOW WEATHER ALERT, THE PARK THROUGH ITS COMMUNICATION CHANNELS, DOES NOT RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE TRACKING NETWORK AND RESERVE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERRUPTING THE SALE OF THE CINQUE TERRE TREKKING CARD ACCORDING TO THE WAYS OF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS (BOTH IN THE POINTS SALE THAT IN ONLINE PURCHASE MODE)

IN THE CASE OF ORANGE / RED ALERT THE PARK TELLS THAT ACCESS TO THE WHOLE NETWORK OF THE PATH IS SENT AND SUSPENDS THE SALE OF ALL TYPES OF CINQUE TERRE CARD SERVICES (BOTH IN SALE POINTS AND ONLINE PURCHASE)

Always carry your waste with you to properly dispose of it at home and prefer the water bottle to plastic bottles

Respect the flora and fauna. Respect local cultures and traditions

Never leave the marked trail

For emergencies the emergency service number is 112