Il Sentiero Azzurro – Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

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Il Sentiero Azzurro – Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

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Il Sentiero Azzurro – Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

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14.9km

800m

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Embark on the Il Sentiero Azzurro, also known as the Blue Path, a challenging hike through the Cinque Terre National Park. This difficult route spans 9.2 miles (14.9 km) and involves a significant elevation gain of 2638 feet (804 metres), typically taking around 5 hours and 41 minutes to complete.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.52 km

View of Vernazza and the sea

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The vegetation accompanies us for a ten-minute walk until we reach Punta Lina. A protective balustrade near a curve offers a first panoramic point on the Vernazza side. We pass …

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4.36 km

Vernazza Harbour

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From here you have a great overview of the hustle and bustle with all the tourists and can sit on a wall in peace and watch. On the right side …

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4.67 km

Perfect view of Vernazza

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Another excellent point of view for photographing Vernazza, above some steps at the beginning of the path

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5.17 km

Scenic Trail Vernazza–Corniglia

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A beautiful path overlooking the sea that can be traveled without problems even by the less experienced. However, comfortable shoes suitable for trekking, water and a camera are recommended!

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7.00 km

View of Corniglia

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Before the start of the second demanding climb on the mule track that connects Corniglia and Vernazza, there is this panoramic point from which you can see both Manarola and Corniglia.

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7.73 km

View of Corniglia

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On this point of the path you can appreciate a view from the top of Corniglia. The route develops in a wooded environment, but always highly panoramic.

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10.9 km

Volpaia–Corniglia Trail with Vineyard and Coastal Views

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The path that connects Volpaia to Corniglia is panoramic and offers views overlooking the sea. It is very exposed and not always protected, so it could be particularly challenging for …

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12.0 km

View of Manarola

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Wow, this view is beautiful! 🤩

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12.7 km

Marina of Manarola

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In Manarola it is possible to swim in the sea thanks to the access to the water facilitated by the ladders. The marina is free and can be particularly crowded during the summer.

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12.9 km

View of Manarola

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The viewpoint can be reached by following the easy and short path along the northern shore of Manarola, in the direction of Corniglia. From this point you have the most suggestive view of the town.

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13.9 km

Via Beccara Trail: Riomaggiore to Manarola

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The Via Beccara was the main link between Riomaggiore and Manarola. Now it is a little traveled path as it is very steep and classified EE. Alternatively, there is the …

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14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

5.58 km

1.48 km

1.03 km

896 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.22 km

725 m

227 m

200 m

111 m

108 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Comments

May 25, 2023,Durch die 5 Dörfer der Cinque Terre

Pleasure hike for the senses and work for the legs. 😍 Magnificent views and many, many, many steps.
The reward a swim in the sea 🙂

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November 11, 2024,Cinque terre

Today, in beautiful weather, I decided to walk the whole route from Monterossa to Riomaggiore. It was very beautiful, even if it was exhausting at times. I think the pictures speak for themselves

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April 12, 2024,Trekking Cinque Terre- "a priceless day!!!"

Trekking in the Cinque Terre can truly be a priceless experience and I was lucky enough to experience it like this, but for this very reason, I would like to give you some suggestions to make the most of this adventure.
The main advice is to possibly avoid planning this trail on holidays, especially in the medium and high season, …

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October 7, 2025,Il Sentiero Azzurro - Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre

We accidentally skipped the "path of love" between Manarola and Rio Maggiore.

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September 11, 2025,Von Monterossa al Mare - Vernazza - Corniglia - Manarola - Riomaggiore

A beautiful, physically challenging tour.
Great views of the sea

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July 4, 2024,🇮🇹🥾☀️ Cinque Terre (UNESCO) — Ein Auf und Ab auf dem "Sentiero Azzurro" 🔭⛰️🥵🌊

My own rating: 6 / 7⭐

Note: The section from Manarola <> Riomaggiore ("Via dell'Amore") is still closed and I skipped the path into Manarola to save a few meters in altitude.

An early start guarantees a parking space in Monterosso and free access to the two sections where you have to pay (Monterosso <> Vernazza <> Corniglia) if you …

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June 18, 2025,Monterosso-Vernazza-Corniglia-Manarola-Riomaggiore

Every few years, I do it again. A fantastic, strenuous hike above the coast. Now in June, there are already a lot of people out here. Spring would have been a better choice. But that doesn't detract from the beauty of the trail. There are drinking water fountains in every village.

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May 15, 2022,Cinque Terre / Lasurblauer Weg

A wonderful tour on the Lasurblauen Weg.
We started from Monterossa, then went to Vernazza via the beautiful cliff path; corniglia ; Manarola.
On the tour we saw beautiful places and paths, far too many to photograph them all!
Unfortunately, the last part of the tour to Riomaggiore was closed, so we had to stop hiking a little earlier than …

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