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Vernazza to Corniglia (Blue Path)
- Distance
- ≈ 3.8 km
- Elevation gain
- ≈ 250 m
- Time
- ≈ 1.5–2 h
- Difficulty
- Moderate
A slightly gentler stretch with long sea views, a few cafés along the way, and Corniglia appearing on its headland ahead.
The trail
Simplified route line joining the main huts and viewpoints. On the ground, follow the signed trail numbers.
Getting there from La Spezia
About 20 min each way by public transport.
Train · Cinque Terre regional train · ≈ 20 min
La Spezia Centrale → Vernazza
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.
What to bring
- Water (1 L or more)
- Shoes with good grip
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Cash or card for the trail pass
Best season
Apr to Oct. Spring and autumn are best. Summer is hot and very crowded; paths can close after heavy rain (check).
A bit of background
Another section of the Blue Path through the Cinque Terre National Park.
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Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap (trail points). Summary written by Flewaway. Distances, times and prices are estimates.
