Looking for a place in the Cinque Terra but its hard too tell how many stairs are required to get to them. We're in our 70's and pack light, but still lots of stairs would be a problem.
Posted by
Milwaukie, Oregon
1058 posts
Look in Monterosso. It’s a pretty level town.
Posted by
WA State
3961 posts
We stayed in Monterosso and would also recommend this town. We were there on a culinary tour and can also suggest a favorite restaurant in nearby Levanto.
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Posted by
Colorado
471 posts
We stayed in an Airbnb in Monterosso. It was a ground floor apartment short walk from the train station and partially up a little hill. It was easy after long days of walking. If the pictures look like you have an aerial view or there are tiny, narrow lanes, there will probably be steps. Good luck with it!
Posted by
Central Connecticut, USA
1103 posts
We stayed in Levanto on the RS Village Italy tour. The terrain is very flat, and you can hop a train to any of the Cinque Terre towns. My spouse sprained her ankle, and had no trouble getting around. Other members of the tour group did vigorous hiking in the area.
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
11922 posts
No specific place to recommend, but I have asked the question of lodgings I liked: “How many stairs?” They always responded. I have had good luck with this agency https://www.arbaspaa.com/.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
16984 posts
Monterosso, La Spiaggia. Easy walk from the train station and has an elevator; rare for this region! Rooms are small and not lavishly furnished but very clean. Great staff. Book a sea-view room with balcony. It's very popular and books up fast for high and shoulder seasons.
Posted by
OP
89 posts
Thanks everyone for the great info! I found a place in Monterosso al Mare that looks like it will be perfect - Come Eravamo. Too late La Spiaggia!
Posted by
london
2 posts
We tried a Pesto course with cinqueterretours.com , there was a gentle walk up to the location with around 10 steps to arrive at the course. There was also a boat trip included but unfortunately there were 3 meter waves so we cancelled that part !
Posted by
OP
89 posts
Thanks, @explorer98! We did find a spot that will work well. The 2 times I’ve been there the sea was too choppy for a boat trip. Hoping we will finally get to do that!