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Day 1 – From Framura to Bonassola
Meet in Bonassola between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. After check-in, a short train ride takes us to Framura. We begin with an afternoon walk along the hillside trails, with a possible stop in Montaretto. Arrival in Bonassola and dinner in the village (5.4 km, 2 hrs 30 min walking, +280 m ascent, -290 m descent) ).
Day 2 – From Manarola to Vernazza
By train we visit Riomaggiore, then from Manarola we climb to Volastra, a small village surrounded by olive groves. A trail winding through terraced vineyards leads us down to Corniglia, from where we continue to Vernazza. Free dinner in the village and return to Bonassola by train (9.6 km, 4 hrs walking, +500 m ascent, -650 m descent) ).
Day 3 – From Bonassola to Monterosso
In the morning, the Blue and Green Trail leads us to Levanto. In the afternoon we tackle the climb to Punta del Mesco, walking through ancient holm oak woods to the ruins of the Romanesque Hermitage of Saint Anthony. We then reach Monterosso, the first of the Cinque Terre villages. Return to Bonassola by train and dinner in the village (10.8 km, 5 hrs walking, +575 m ascent, -575 m descent)
Day 4 – From Vernazza to Monterosso
By train we return to Vernazza to walk the final section of the Blue and Green Trail. Farewell lunch in Monterosso before returning to Bonassola (4.3 km, 2 hrs walking, +200 m ascent, -220 m descent) )
AIGAE Certified Hiking Guide for the Piedmont Region – Roberta FerrarisAccommodation2 dinnersTransfers as indicated in the itineraryTravel and Medical Insurance, including COVID-19 coverage and trip cancellation protectionPre-departure video call to present the tourA special welcome gift
Optional transfer service available upon requestAnything not specifically listed under “What's Included”Single room supplement where availableBreakfasts and lunches1 free dinnerDeparture: Meeting point at Bonassola Railway Station between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. The village is served by the Trenitalia railway line connecting Genoa and Pisa.
Return: Departure from Bonassola is scheduled between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Accommodation: B&B or apartment.
Highlights:
Guide: Roberta Ferraris, certified AIGAE hiking guide for the Piedmont region and licensed tour leader. She is the author of the Cinque Terre guidebook published by Touring Club Italiano and Slow Food.
Difficulty Level: Moderate. The trails of the Cinque Terre follow historic mule tracks with numerous stone steps and significant elevation changes, although the climbs are generally short.
The Itinerary: This is a center-based journey with a light daypack. Walking takes place on trails and historic mule tracks, with a few sections along minor roads and seaside promenades. In the event of bad weather or trail closures, the trip will still go ahead with alternative routes and experiences.
Food & Local Specialties: Lunches provide an excellent opportunity to taste some of Liguria's most iconic street foods, including farinata, focaccia, takeaway fried seafood, and Levanto's traditional gattafin. Dinners feature fresh seafood, trofie al pesto, and excellent local wines.
Meals: Two dinners at local restaurants are included. One dinner is at leisure and can be arranged independently. Lunches are not included.
Region, Society & Environment: The Cinque Terre are both a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for the outstanding quality of their landscape, shaped by centuries of harmonious interaction between farming communities and nature. Only by walking can one truly appreciate the scale and beauty of the terraced landscape, which today faces the challenge of abandonment. Nevertheless, positive examples of land restoration can be seen thanks to conservation efforts by public authorities and private agricultural enterprises. The growing popularity of the Cinque Terre has also made the area increasingly vulnerable, and the effects of overtourism are clearly visible.
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