6 days/5 nights, with 4½ days of walking

Start any date from April to October

3 to 6 hours of hiking each day

There are hard climbs on most days

Classic Accommodation:   US$1695/ CAD$1695
Luxe Accommodation: US$2265/ CAD$2265
                                 Single suppl. classic: US$370/ CAD$370
Single suppl. Luxe: US$495/ CAD$495

5 nights hotels
All breakfasts and 1 dinner
Detailed route instructions and map
Luggage transfers

You start in Santa Margherita.

The closest airports are in Genoa, Milan and Pisa. All of these are international airports with flights from European capitals as well as from Rome.

From all of these locations it is possible to take a train to Santa Margherita (Genoa 30-60 min; Milan 4-5 hrs — via Genoa; Pisa 2-3 hrs — via La Spezia).

Your information package will provide information about getting to the tour start.

Randonnée Tours

Italy

Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days
Welcome to the Ligurian Coast — the jewel of the Mediterranean! Become entranced by the seductive charms of this stunning coastline. Feel the heat of the sun as you walk through terraced citrus orchards and vineyards high-above the sparkling blue waters of the sea. Breathe the aroma of freshly baked foccaccia while meandering the cobbled streets of tiny cliffside villages. Embrace the contrast between Santa Margherita’s stately villas and chic boutiques with the tranquility of Mediterranean oak forests teaming with butterflies, birds and wild flowers. Delight your palate each night with traditional pastas and fresh seafood while sipping a crisp Ligurian white. Discover this most exquisite.

Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days Day 1
Arrive in Santa Margherita a beautiful seaside town with palm-lined harbour and boulevards. Spend some time getting acclimatized by exploring the many sites in town - the Villa Durazzo, the churches and the many shops. Perhaps go for a short warm-up walk to Portofino.

Day 2
Dramatic landscapes is the watchword of the day as you explore the protected area of Parco di Portofino (location of some of the best hiking in Italy!). Your route follows the contour of the peninsula, beginning in Camogli and heading toward the sanctuary in San Rocco. Stop for lunch in the small village of San Fruttuoso - accessible only on foot or by boat, ending the day in the elite resort town of Portofino, before heading back to Santa Margherita. Basic Walk 18km - 4h30 - elevation gain 755m. Shorcut Possible reducing your walking time to 3h30 and elevation only 530m.

Day 3
A short train ride will take you to the trailhead for your walk to the Cinque Terre region. Beginning in the village of Framura follow the path past a 15th century guard tower and a delightful Romanesque chapelle, through the picturesque village of Bonassola - famous in antiquity for its baths (perhaps stop in for a dip). Another day of stellar views and sensational walking. Night in Levanto or Monterosso. Walk is 3 1/2 hours long with 520m of elevation.

Day 4 Cinque Terre Hiking 6 Days
Explore the hills above Monterosso today - stopping in at the Sanctuary of Sovoire and at the top of Colla Bagari for great views. You’ll also have time to explore the historic sites in Monterosso—like the 13th century church of St. John and the castle ruins. Night in Levanto or Monterosso. The walk is approximately 4 1/4 hours long with 650m of elevation gain - leaving lots of time to explore Monterosso.

Day 5
The classic Cinque Terre walking trail awaits you today. Begin in Monterosso, the northernmost of the five famous perched villages and make your way to the southernmost - Riomaggiore. See for yourself what makes this region so famous! Be sure to stop in at one or more of the enotecas that can be found in these villages, to sample some local fare. Night in Levanto or Monterosso. The walk is 4 1/2 hours long with 550m of elevation gain.

Day 6
Day of departure.

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