Cinque Terre Park – The Trails

The first thing worthy of mention is that the trails of the 5 Terre, currently Liguria's only national park, is a 120-kilometre network which is not just a trekker's paradise. These trails have been for centuries and still are the only link between villages and between villages and the hinterland. Today, the network makes it possible to appreciate and visit the entire territory, through different types of trails. Routes are many, and we recommend you get a map. One of the most famous routes is the so-called Sanctuaries route, which are beautiful and worth seeing. The best way to visit them and fully enjoy their natural beauty and views is definitely on foot. They are all marked with red and white trail signs, symbols of the CAI signposts. Here are some suggestions. From Monterosso: A loop hike starts on the high paths of the village dear to Montale: amidst sea scales, Jurassic rocks, ancient lemon groves and flowers. - From Vernazza: Here begins a route on the high paths embracing Vernazza. A continuous discovery of cultural and religious testimonies, of high altitude environments merging with coastal ones. From Corniglia: Pure fascination for those who set out to discover the high paths of the village of Corniglia, along the itinerary from the sea to the ridge forest, up to the wine terraces - From Manarola: Verticality and rural images are the fil rouge that one discovers through the loop on the high trails from Manarola, passing through its hamlets, Collina del Corniolo and Strada dei Santuari. From Riomaggiore: The beauty of the loop hiking route from the village of Riomaggiore through its ancient pilgrimage routes.