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For centuries the paths of the Cinque Terre were the only way of communication between the villages and the only way to reach vineyards and vegetable gardens, which in the past, together with fishing, constituted the only real economic resource. Even today the paths are the only way to reach vegetable gardens and vineyards, but precisely for this reason they allow us to fully explore the true spirit of the Cinque Terre, to understand its beauty, and at the same time to feel the weight of the heritage of a landscape where the work of man, with enormous effort, has been able to reconcile itself perfectly with nature.
Important: in recent years the National Park has changed the number of paths, so now path number 2 has become path number 592. Along the walks you will find signs with both numbers. The map we are giving you still has the old numbers marked, as do many of the maps sold in every shop in the area, but the map you will receive from the national park, when you buy the Cinque Terre Card, will have the new numbers marked. Here we will write down the old number and in brackets the new number, such as: path number 2 (592).
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Hiking Path n.2 (592)
Path no. 2 is the path that connects the 5 villages of the Cinque Terre. It is the most popular and perhaps also the one that offers the most spectacular scenery.
At the moment the Cinque Terre path number 2 (592) - from Monterosso to Riomaggiore - is only open from Monterosso to Corniglia. It is completely closed instead from Corniglia to Manarola and from Manarola to Riomaggiore (Via dell'Amore).
However, we recommend alternative and beautiful paths below.
From Monterosso to Vernazza, circa 1h30min. OPEN
From Vernazza to Corniglia, circa 1h30min. OPEN
From Corniglia to Manarola – CLOSED*
From Manarola to Riomaggiore (Via dell'Amore) – CLOSED**
* From Corniglia to Manarola you can follow the beautiful path that reaches the small town of Volastra (2h30 min.). This path has 3 different numbers: in Corniglia it starts with number 7A (587), then continues on the path with number 6D (586) up to the small town of Volastra to end with path number 6 (506) to Manarola. This is one of the most beautiful and panoramic walks in the Cinque Terre.
** From Manarola to Riomaggiore it is possible to take the steep path (1h-1h30min) of Via Beccara (531), which starts near the church of San Lorenzo in Manarola immediately becoming a steep staircase that goes up among the cultivated fields. Halfway through the route you arrive at Costa del Corniolo, above the rocky spur that separates the two villages and then descends steeply towards Riomaggiore. An alternative to this path is to walk following the carriage road.
The Via dell'Amore was recently reopened but only for a short stretch, following it both in and out of Riomaggiore. You need to pay a special ticket to access.
Very Important: at the moment you must purchase the Cinque Terre Card for path number 2 (592) (path officially open only from Monterosso to Corniglia).
All other trails are free.
You can purchase the Cinque Terre Trekking Card or the Cinque Terre Card MS Treno including the daily train pass at:
1) the tourist information offices of the National Park present in every railway station (at the Monterosso station it is located on Bin. 1
2) directly on the path, where 10 minutes after starting it you will find the checkpoint and here you can purchase the card.
3) online on the National Park website by clicking here.
Other unique hiking routes:
• From Monterosso you can also reach Vernazza by taking path number 9 (509) going up towards Soviore, then a short part of path number 1 (598-1) and then number 8b (508). It takes about 3 hours, it's long but very beautiful.
• From Monterosso you can also go to Levanto on path number 10 (590) and then on path number 1 (591) (3 hours). It is a beautiful walk along the coast with the first part starting with a steep climb but a beautiful view once you reach the top of the hill, continuing towards Levanto into the woods. Once in Levanto there is a beautiful view of the sea when you arrive in the historic part of the town. This is the most beautiful part of Levanto.
• One of the most beautiful walks in the region is the one between Riomaggiore and Portovenere (4 hours) path number 3 (593) going up to Montenero and Telegrafo and then continuing on path number 1 (598-1) to Portovenere.
The Sanctuary Trail
Itinerary
Agriculture used to be as important in the Cinque Terre as marine activities; it is no coincidence that the Sanctuary Trail (there are five sanctuaries as well, one per town) wanders along the hilltops, testifying to the area's ancient roots.
The trails lead to the sanctuaries of:
Nostra Signora di Soviore - Monterosso
Nostra Signora di Reggio - Vernazza
Nostra Signora delle Grazie e di S. Bernardino - Corniglia
Nostra Signora della Salute - Manarola
Nostra Signora di Montenero - Riomaggiore
Starting point: Monterosso 
Arrival point: Riomaggiore
Walking time: 6 h.
Distance: 12 Km
Difficulty level: medium
Trail #1 "Cinque Terre High Trail"
Itinerary
This trail, which leads along the ridge separating the coast from the inland regions, is considered by more ambitious hikers to be the quintessential Cinque Terre trail. It is a demanding route, but is accessible to everyone. In any case, one can choose to do just one leg of the trail (selecting the most panoramic parts), and combine the hike with a descent along one of the many trails leading to the various villages in the Cinque Terre.
NOTE: the trail is described starting from Portovenere, but we recommend starting from Levanto, given that the climb is easier from that side.
Starting point: Portovenere Arrival point: Levanto Walking time: 10 h. Distance: Total 40 Km - Cinque Terre portion 20 Km Difficulty level: medium
