Overview
Few remote parts of the Italian coastline are as beloved as the Cinque Terre, and justly so. The sun sparkling off the Ligurian Sea dapples the pastel buildings of each successive village, where artisans sell their wares and where fresh seafood is on the menu at each family-owned restaurant. But the Cinque Terre are adjacent to less famous towns that are equally beautiful, towns like Levanto, Campiglia, Portovenere, and Lerici. This weeklong hikes gathers them into a single itinerary of exceptional beauty, full of views of the sea, with each town exuding its own, unique charm. Beloved guidebook author, Gillian Price, is your host for some of the finest coastal hiking in all Italy. Time is allowed to give guests time to explore each village.
Map of the route
Daily Itinerary

Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Gather in Levanto
Sunday, September 14, 2025 - Gather in Levanto
Description
Meet at our hotel in Levanto late afternoon, share in an orientation and inaugural dinner; stay overnight.
distance: 0 km
ascent: 0 m
descent: 0 m
% hard surfaces: 0
difficulty rating: 0

Monday, September 15, 2025 – Walk To Monterosso Al Mare
Monday, September 15, 2025 – Walk To Monterosso Al Mare
Description
(Walking time 2hrs 45mins) Beginning on the waterfront at Levanto we make our way up past gardens and villas to the castle. A panoramic traverse then leads around glorious Punta Mesco before dropping to seaside Monterosso in Cinque Terre and its bay where we overnight.
distance: 7.9 km
ascent: 409 m
descent: 420 m
% hard surfaces: 44%
difficulty rating: 7

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Walk Monterosso Al Mare To Vernazza To Corniglia
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Walk Monterosso Al Mare To Vernazza To Corniglia
Description
(Walking time 4hrs) The coast-hugging SVA (Sentiero Verde Azzurro) makes its dizzy way above the cliffs overlooking the turquoise sea on its way to picture-perfect Vernazza set in a protected cove. It’s a hard place to leave. The concluding section to Corniglia via the tiny hamlet of Prevo is breathtaking at every twist and turn of the path and runs through beautiful chestnut woods. Return transfer to Monterosso for overnight stay.
distance: 9.0 km
ascent: 459 m
descent: 398 m
% hard surfaces: 31%
difficulty rating: 7

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Walk Corniglia To Manarola To Riomaggiore
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Walk Corniglia To Manarola To Riomaggiore
Description
(Walking time 5hrs) Transfer to Corniglia. Today has some hefty ups and downs on old paved ways but the rewards are many and varied as you contour ancient terraces, pass vegetable gardens and wander through woods and cross streams. A lengthy descent to beautiful Manarola concludes with a magnificent cliffside walkway. Then it’s on to Riomaggiore on a stretch of the famous Via dell’Amore. Overnight in bustling Riomaggiore.
distance: 8.0 km
ascent: 476 m
descent: 508 m
% hard surfaces: 34%
difficulty rating: 5

Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Walk Riomaggiore To Campiglia
Thursday, September 18, 2025 – Walk Riomaggiore To Campiglia
Description
(Walking time 3hrs) Today we move decidedly uphill via a scenically placed sanctuary for a magnificent high traverse to the village of Campiglia. Energy and time permitting, we’ll also venture down the impossibly steep Punta Persico path for a dip from the tiny beach. Back up at Campiglia we transfer back to Riomaggiore for the night.
distance: 7.9 km
ascent: 583 m
descent: 223 m
% hard surfaces: 11%
difficulty rating: 7

Friday, September 19, 202 – Walk Campiglia To Porto Venere, Transfer To Lerici
Friday, September 19, 202 – Walk Campiglia To Porto Venere, Transfer To Lerici
Description
(Walking time 2hrs) Transfer back to Campiglia to resume the dizzy high route with plunging sea views. We round Monte Muzzerone with its old stone quarries before the descent into splendid Porto Venere on its headland where the castle greets walkers. The delightful town demands a careful visit. Lunch then transfer to lovely Lerici set in a delightful bay on the opposite shore of the Golfo dei Poeti, beloved of Byron, Shelley, DH Lawrence to name but three. Overnight at Lerici.
distance: 5 km
ascent: 61 m
descent: 437 m
% hard surfaces: 26%
difficulty rating: 6

Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Walk Lerici To Bocca Di Magra Via Montemarcello
Saturday, September 20, 2025 – Walk Lerici To Bocca Di Magra Via Montemarcello
Description
(Walking time 3hrs) Cobbled ways and paths lead us through woodland up to the village of scenic Montemarcello before touching on a monastery and down to Bocca di Magra, which is the mouth of the Magra river. Transfer back to Lerici for overnight stay.
distance: 10.5 km
ascent: 490 m
descent: 495 m
% hard surfaces: 25%
difficulty rating: 7

Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Breakfast In Lerici, Depart For Further Adventures
Sunday, September 21, 2025 – Breakfast In Lerici, Depart For Further Adventures
Description
Trip end. Guests depart Lerici for further adventures. (Van transfer to nearby train station available)
distance: 0 km
ascent: 0 m
descent: 0 m
% hard surfaces: 0
difficulty rating: 0
What we provide
- Hosted by renowned author, Gillian Price
- Expert hiking guide Giovanni Ramaccioni
- All (7) overnight accommodations
- All breakfasts and dinners
- E-guidebook by Gillian Price
- Lobby-to-lobby baggage transfer service
What you provide
- Transportation to and from the journey
- Lunches and snacks each day
- Adequate fitness for walking steep trails of 10-25km/day