Good to know
- Tickets
- You need a Cinque Terre Card, sold online and at station info points. Check the national park site for current prices.
- Time needed
- About 2 hours for each open section between villages.
- Best time
- Spring and autumn mornings. Summer afternoons are hot and the trail is narrow and crowded.
- Getting there
- Start at Monterosso, about 20 to 25 minutes by train from La Spezia Centrale.
Itineraries with Sentiero Azzurro
Sentiero Azzurro is on day 3
Day 3 of Genoa, Cinque Terre and Pisa in 5 Days
The Blue Path and Manarola
How Sentiero Azzurro fits into a day.- 8:30Sentiero AzzurroCinque Terre
- 12:30CornigliaCinque Terre
- 17:30ManarolaCinque Terre
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Sentiero Azzurro questions
Is the Cinque Terre Blue Path open?
Mostly. Monterosso to Corniglia and the Via dell'Amore are open, but Manarola to Corniglia is closed. Trails can close after rain, so check the park site on the day.
Do you need a ticket to hike the Cinque Terre?
Yes. The Blue Path needs a Cinque Terre Card, and checkpoints sit at the trail entrances.
Which part of the Blue Path is best?
Monterosso to Vernazza has the most famous views, ending with the classic look down over Vernazza harbour.
