I can't seem to locate the link for the current open trails of the Cinque Terre...can someone help me out? For anyone that has been there recently, what is the current condition of the trails? I know they were planning to work on the trails after some mudslides or something...
Posted by
white bear lake, minnesota, USA
87 posts
I think I found the trail news in RS site updates to the Italy guidebook. there are also changes (not too favorable) for train passes and trail passes in the area. ah well. We leave for CT tomorrow a.m. and are looking forward to the hike. we will just have to skip the one section (using train between towns) unless we see there is an easy way to go around it.
Posted by
San Diego, CA, USA
38 posts
I only know of this site to be a good resource, has a nice map too: http://www.cinqueterre.it/sentieri.php?cat=48061d1cb3960 But it doesn't seem to show what is currently open. I'll bet they speak english, so maybe drop them an email? [email protected] Even run it through google translate if you want to be sure:
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Posted by
OP
Austin, TX
48 posts
Thanks Steve, I see the latest on that site is from June 16: http://www.cinqueterre.it/news_dettaglio.php?id=4bf50743877fb "The part of the "blue path" Nu 2 between Corniglia and Manarola continues to be closed; here the damage is huge therefore this part of the path will remain closed for many ahead. It is anyway possible to bypass this part walking the higher beautiful path through Volastra."
Posted by
San Diego, CA, USA
38 posts
Well there ya go, excellent.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32384 posts
Kevan, I was recently in the Cinque Terre and the information provided in the other replies is correct. The trail from Corniglia to Manarola is still closed, and probably will stay that way for some time. However, as mentioned there is another higher trail that bypasses that section, but people that took that route said that it adds at least two hours. My choice was to take the train for that section. I found the "current condition" of the trails to be about the same as the last time I took them, somewhat rocky in some places and with some narrow sections. They're generally easy to traverse. The trail from Monterosso to Vernazza is the most strenuous and involves a LOT of stairs, so I'd suggest doing that first. Be sure to take lots of water! There was a sign on the side of the small wooden hut where they check for Park Passes which specifically prohibited the use of flip-flops on the trails (I have no idea whether that's enforced). If the weather is reasonable, you might consider taking the boat back to whichever village you're staying in (provided it's still running at that time). If you don't buy your Park Pass at the station or whatever, you can purchase at the booths at the start of the trail. Happy travels!