Discover the Eastern Coast of Liguria!
Cinque Terre & Beyond Walking Tour
5 days, 4 nights, 3 walking stages
A journey through Eastern Liguria, on the edge of the Cinque Terre National Park.
We will walk along the Sentiero Verde Azzurro, passing through villages such as Levanto, Montaretto, Bonassola, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia. We will stay in Levanto, in a historic hotel in the town center, just steps from the beach. The programme includes a wine and local food tasting and a visit to Montaretto, a village away from the main tourist routes.
⋯ Cinque Terre & Beyond Walking Tour
→ Guided and organised by Martina Stanga, Certified Environmental Hiking Guide (AIGAE)
→ Contacts: Email: martina.stanga@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 331 3386681
⋯ Itinerary
Day 1 / Arrival and visit
→ Meeting point: Levanto town centre (SP).
→ Free time to explore the town.
→ Dinner at a local restaurant, briefing and overnight stay in a historic hotel in the center of Levanto
Day 2 / walking day - Levanto > Local winery > Montaretto > Bonassola > Levanto
→ Highlights: The trail climbs through olive groves and pine woods to Salto della Lepre, a viewpoint over the sea. Along the way, we stop at a small local winery for a wine tasting and a visit to the vineyards, planted on steep terraces. We then continue to the village of Montaretto and down to the beach in Bonassola. Those who want to continue to Levanto can walk through the tunnels of the old railway line.
→ Trail: 10 km | Elevation gain: +550 m
Day 3 / walking day - Monterosso > Vernazza > Corniglia
→ Highlights: Starting from Monterosso, we walk along the well-known Sentiero Verde Azzurro in the Cinque Terre National Park. The trail runs between vineyard terraces and Mediterranean vegetation, with open views over the sea. We finish in Corniglia, the only one of the five villages built on a cliff rather than directly by the sea.
→ Trail: 9 km | Elevation gain: +450 m
Day 4 / walking day - Punta Mesco loop (Levanto > Punta Mesco > Levanto)
→ Highlights: Starting from Levanto’s seaside promenade, we walk past Villa Agnelli and climb to Punta Mesco, stopping at the Hermitage of Sant’Antonio. From there, we descend towards Levanto on the other side of the promontory. The second part follows a quiet, less travelled path, partly through the woods. It ends in a valley, where a small stream runs beside the trail on the way back to Levanto.
→ Trail: 10 km | Elevation gain: +550 m
Day 5 / Relax and departure
→ Time to relax on Levanto’s beach or walk through the town centre, followed by check-out and farewells.
Optional: independent visit to a nearby town. The guide can suggest an itinerary.
⋯ Trip price
→ The trip can be adapted for guided groups or as a self-guided trip. Programme, services and price depend on the format and number of participants.
⋯ Travel package
The guided version includes
→ 4 nights with breakfast in a historic hotel in the center of Levanto
→ Wine and local product tasting, plus a guided visit to the vineyards
→ 5 days of guiding by a certified Certified Environmental Hiking Guide, with good knowledge of the area
→ Cinque Terre Trekking Card, to access the Park’s trails
→ Guided visit to the village of Montaretto
→ Full assistance, logistics, and trip organization
→ Liability insurance (RC)
→ Small group size to ensure the quality of the experience
Not included
→ meals, personal extras, round-trip transfers to the meeting point, local train tickets
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