On this page you will find updated information about all open and closed hiking trails between the Cinque Terre villages.
The hiking trails are open all year around and during low season without fee. After heavy rain, especially during the winter months, some trails can be closed due to maintenance work. There are always alternative trails open, for example the Levanto - Monterosso, Manarola - Volastra - Corniglia trails and the higher trails.
For a detailed description of the Cinque Terre trails visit Cinque Terre hiking trails.
Map of the Cinque Terre trails
Updated list of open and closed hiking trails in Cinque Terre
Hiking trail MONTEROSSO - VERNAZZA
Description: on page Hiking from Monterosso to Vernazza
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: average
Length: 3,5 km
Duration: 2h
Footpath number: 592-4, ex SVA-2
Hiking fee: Yes, Cinque Terre Card
Hiking trail MONTEROSSO - VERNAZZA (high route)
Via: Santuario di Reggio and Soviore
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: average
Length: 7,5 km
Duration: 3,5h
Max altitude: 550 m
Footpath number: 508+582+591+509, ex 8+8b+1+9
Hiking fee: No
Hiking trail VERNAZZA - CORNIGLIA
Description: on page Hiking from Vernazza to Corniglia
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: average
Length: 4 km
Duration: 1,5h
Max altitude: 250 m
Footpath number: 592-3
Hiking fee: Yes, Cinque Terre Card
Hiking trail MANAROLA - CORNIGLIA (short route)
Status: CLOSED due to a landslide.
Lenght: 2.2 km
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Footpath number: 592-2
Alternative route: Manarola - Volastra - Corniglia
Hiking trail MANAROLA - VOLASTRA - CORNIGLIA
Description: on page Manarola to Corniglia via Volastra
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: difficult
Length: 5 km
Duration: 2h 30 min
Max. altitude: 400 m
Footpath number: 587+586+506
Hiking fee: No
Tip: there is a bus service from Manarola to Volastra
Hiking trail RIOMAGGIORE - MANAROLA (Via dell'Amore)
Description: visit the dedicated page Via dell'Amore, Cinque Terre.
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: easy
Length: 1 km
Duration: 30 min
Hiking fee: Yes, Cinque Terre Card + €10
Direction: One-way from Riomaggiore to Manarola
Alternative route: Manarola - Riomaggiore (Via Beccara).
Hiking trail MANAROLA - RIOMAGGIORE (Via Beccara)
Description: on page Hiking from Manarola to Riomaggiore
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: difficult
Length: 1,5 km
Duration: 1h
Hiking fee: No
Hiking trail RIOMAGGIORE - PORTOVENERE
Description: on page Hiking from Riomaggiore to Portovenere
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: difficult
Length: 12,5 km
Duration: 6h
Footpath number: 593+598, ex 3+1
Hiking fee: No
Hiking trail RIOMAGGIORE - SANTUARIO DI MONTENERO
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: difficult
Length: 3,5 km
Duration: 1,5h
Footpath number: 593+593V, ex 3+3a
Hiking fee: No
Hiking trail LEVANTO - MONTEROSSO
Description: on page Hiking from Levanto to Monterosso
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: average
Length: 7 km
Duration: 3h
Footpath number: 590+591,ex 10+1
Hiking fee: No
Hiking trail LEVANTO - BONASSOLA - FRAMURA
(high route via Scernio)
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: average
Length: 7,5 km
Duration: 3h
Hiking fee: No
Bike trail LEVANTO - BONASSOLA - FRAMURA
(bike- and walking trail through the tunnels)
Description: on page Bike and walking trail Levanto - Bonassola - Framura
Status: OPEN
Difficulty: easy, flat
Length: 5,5 km
Duration walking: 1h
Duration by bicycle: 30 min
Hiking fee: No
Please note
The condition of the Cinque Terre footpaths can change at short notice. Upon arrival, please ask at one of the Cinque Terre tourist information points (click here).
Hiking tips in the Cinque Terre
We recommend a clothing suitable for trekking. Flip flops are not allowed. Sneakers or even better trekking shoes are recommended.
Bring with you suncream, a hat and water. Avoid the trails during the hottest hours.
Please visit the page Best time to hike from the FAQ area.
