8 Tips For Hiking Cinque Terre's 5 Beautiful Villages In A Day
-
Loading... - Arturo Ortiz
- 22 Sep 2022
- 71 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
Are you dreaming of walking the famed Blue Trail No. 2 or Sentiero Azzuro in Italiano, located in the gorgeous Cinque Terre? You won’t regret this fantastic 11-kilometer (6.8-mile) hike along the coast of the Italian Riviera, complete with visits to the charming Cinque Terra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along the way.
The Cinque Terre, which translates to five towns, is perched high above the dramatic coastline of the Ligurian Sea just north of Pisa. The five towns can be reached by train, boat, or on foot. Whether you’re an avid hiker, simply looking to burn off some of the decadent Italian meals you’ve enjoyed, or want to experience one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Europe, hiking the Cinque Terre, which my husband and I enjoyed in November, is an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. And, with some preparation and planning, it can be done in a day.
1. Plan Your Route
The 11-kilometer trail connects all five towns and runs from Monterossa to Riomaggiore. The Blue Trail or Trail No. 2 consists of four individual paths connecting the five towns along the coast. You can walk the entire trail in about 5 hours at a moderate pace, but that doesn’t factor in time to explore each village, which you will definitely want to do. Read More...
