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Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, Cinque Terre

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This 3.5 km (2.2 mi) Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza takes you from the old town of Monterosso to the harbor of Vernazza. During the walk, you'll pass vineyards, citrus orchards, heather, juniper, and oak trees. Stop along the way to rest your legs and take in the coastal views. Some parts of footpath are very narrow and have no barrier, so be sure to watch your step. Bring plenty of water with you. To visit Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza on your trip to Cinque Terre, use our Cinque Terre tour itinerary planning tool.
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  • We three fit walkers did this walk starting 10 am, in reverse direction, early May, and were shocked at what we felt were unsafely crowded paths! Considering it's ticket controlled at each end, far.....  more
    We three fit walkers did this walk starting 10 am, in reverse direction, early May, and were shocked at what we felt were unsafely crowded paths! Considering it's ticket controlled at each end, far.....  more »
  • It is no doubt a very scenic hiking, first 500 steps uphill from Monterosso is not for faint hearted, but descending to Vernazza is certainly not easier, in fact I would argue those steep stone steps....  more
    It is no doubt a very scenic hiking, first 500 steps uphill from Monterosso is not for faint hearted, but descending to Vernazza is certainly not easier, in fact I would argue those steep stone steps....  more »
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  • Incredible but very difficult even if you are considerably fit. It took me around 2 hours with multiple breaks along the way and I wasn’t even very prepared. Choose the right timing, I hiked up at 2PM in July so it was technically a suicide attempt. The views are insane and far better than expected.
  • They said it’s closed…it’s not. Beautiful hike. I recommend going from Monterosso to Vernazza. You get the staircases out of the way and enjoy a nice view on the way down to Vernazza. 1.5 hours total and we went slow. Bring water.

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