Hello, can anyone tell me if it is possible to hike the trail between Riomaggiore and Manarola? I'm not the greatest hiker, but I would like to experience hiking in Cinque Terre. I will be there the first week of May. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
sasha, Yes, absolutely! The trail you're referring to is the famous Via dell'Amore and AFAIK it's currently open and wasn't affected by the floods of Oct. 2011. The trail is mostly level and paved with stones, so it's more of a "stroll" than a hike. There are stairs at the Riomaggiore end from the station plaza to "trail level", but if you have mobility issues I believe an Elevator is available. Note that you'll require a Park Pass to hike any of the trails. You should be able to obtain that at the Riomaggiore station, but probably also at the small booth at the start of the trail. When you reach the Manarola end, you'll walk down a metal walkway to the station plaza, and then through a short tunnel to reach the town. Be sure to allow some extra time on the walk so that you can stop at the small Bar & Cafe that's located on the Via dell'Amore. It's always nice to stop for a coffee, a "cold one" or glass of Vino, and just enjoy the beautiful scenery of the incredible blue waters of the Ligurian Sea. Happy travels!
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Ken's right. It's definitely a stroll, not a hike. It might even be wheelchair accessible.
Posted by
manarola, italy
63 posts
Hello, I confirm what Ken and Michael have stated in their answers. I take the chance to invite all the readers of this thread to our page with the latest updates about the situation of the paths in Cinque Terre