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The best-known stretch of coastal path: up through olive groves and vineyards with the sea below, then a dramatic first view down onto Vernazza's harbour.
Simplified route line joining the main huts and viewpoints. On the ground, follow the signed trail numbers.
About 25 min each way by public transport.
Train · Cinque Terre regional train · ≈ 25 min
La Spezia Centrale → Monterosso
Usually every 15–30 min in season (check)
≈ €5
Lines, times and fares are approximate and change by season. Check the local transport timetable before you go.
Apr to Oct. Spring and autumn are best. Summer is hot and very crowded; paths can close after heavy rain (check).
This is part of the Blue Path, which links the five villages inside the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sources: Wikipedia, Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap (trail points). Summary written by Flewaway. Distances, times and prices are estimates.
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