Cinque Terre - 8 Day Self Guided Walk

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

8 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Levanto	A circular walk in the hills above Levanto is a good way to warm up for the journey ahead. Hike to the site of Monte Bardellone, tower of the feared Zolaschi who once controlled the ancient ridge-top trade route that connects the isolated villages of the Cinque Terre. Back in Levanto, reward tired leg muscles with a dip in the Ligurian Sea or savour a glass of sweet schiacchetra at sunset.
Days 3-4	Levanto to Monterosso	Take a path along stony mule paths, through woodland and over fragrant scrub-covered slopes. From cliffs high above the sea, the views are endless, encompassing the whole of the Cinque Terre. In Monterosso there is a free day to explore the town's laneways or to do some more walking in the hills above the town, or down to coastal Vernazza. Sample specialties such as anchovy-topped bruschetta and locally made limoncello.
Day 5	Monterosso to Manarola/Riomaggiore	Follow the spectacular coastal path and take in the sweeping views from an 11th century castle before heading on to picture-postcard Corniglia, its narrow alleyways stretching out from the tiny bay. There is the choice of stopping for the night in Manarola, surrounded by vine-covered hills, or continuing on to Riomaggiore, the last of the colourful Cinque Terre towns.
Days 6-8	Riomaggiore to Portovenere	A final day's walk travels up through terraced vineyards, pine trees and chestnut woods before emerging to dramatic views of the coastline. Descend to Portovenere where it is possible to take a boat and admire the five towns from the sea or explore the nearby island of Palmaria.

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