Italy
Way of the Gods
125 km8 stagesModerate
Hiking trail · Italy
Cinque Terre Coastal Walk
Sestri Levante Portovenere
▲ 566 m
Sestri LevanteBonassolaLevantoMonterossoVernazzaCornigliaManarolaRiomaggioreCampigliaPortovenere
152km
Distance
64 h
Walking time
18
Stages
Moderate
Difficulty
Apr · May
Best months
All 9 stages
Find a Route
- #1Sestri Levante → Bonassola28.5 km↑ 1,711 m10 h 50 min
- #2Bonassola → Levanto3.1 km↑ 188 m1 h 10 min
- #3Levanto → Monterosso3 routes6.4 km↑ 584 m2 h 52 minModerate
- #4Monterosso → Vernazza3 routes2.9 km↑ 563 m1 h 59 minModerate
- #5Vernazza → Corniglia4 routes2.8 km↑ 494 m1 h 44 minModerate
- #6Corniglia → Manarola2 routes2.0 km↑ 159 m50 minEasy
- #7Manarola → Riomaggiore5 routes556 m↑ 95 m19 minModerate
- #8Riomaggiore → Campiglia3 routes5.4 km↑ 351 m1 h 52 minModerate1 water point
- #9Campiglia → Portovenere4 routes4.2 km↑ 165 m1 h 33 minModerate
When to go
- January: 8%
- February: 7%
- March: 11%
- April: 15%
- May: 14%
- June: 8%
- July: 5%
- August: 5%
- September: 8%
- October: 9%
- November: 5%
- December: 6%
15% of hikers choose April. Quietest: July, August.
Before you go
1 water pointWater points
1Ruins
1Beach
About this trail
A detailed description for this trail hasn't been written yet. The map, stages and route options are below.
Distances, elevation and times are approximate; follow waymarks and local conditions on the trail.
Map
On the trail
Follow this route on your phone
- Step-by-step route following
- Voice alert when you go off-route
- GPS recording and group planning
Cinque Terre Coastal Walk: frequently asked questions
How long is Cinque Terre Coastal Walk?
About 152 km in total. The route is split into 18 stages; each has its own page with map, elevation profile and water points.
How long does it take to walk Cinque Terre Coastal Walk?
About 64 h of walking in total, spread across the stages.
When is the best time to hike Cinque Terre Coastal Walk?
Hikers choose March, April, and May most often.
How difficult is Cinque Terre Coastal Walk?
Overall difficulty: Moderate. It varies between stages — each stage page shows its own ascent and difficulty.
Are there water sources along Cinque Terre Coastal Walk?
1 water points are marked along the route. Check them on the map before each stage.
Can I follow Cinque Terre Coastal Walk on my phone?
Yes. In the Snail Trail app every stage has step-by-step directions, and you get a voice alert when you leave the route.
