Cinque Terre Walking Park: excursions from August 9 to 16, 2026
The Cinque Terre Walking Park offers a new week of guided experiences from August 9 to 16, 2026. The program includes hiking tours, cultural visits, sunset tours and an e-bike experience. Each activity offers a different way to discover the Cinque Terre National Park.
During the week, you can explore Manarola, Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Corniglia, Monterosso and the hills above the villages. Moreover, the activities combine nature, history, culture and local traditions. Some tours also offer spectacular views at sunset.
Cinque Terre Walking Park program from August 9 to 16
The weekly program includes seven appointments. Each excursion has a different route and theme. Therefore, you can choose the experience that best suits your interests and fitness level.
Sunday, August 9 – Among the vineyards of Fondazione Manarola
The week begins with a guided hike among the vineyards of Manarola.
The meeting point is at the Manarola railway station. The excursion explores the vineyards and the traditional agricultural landscape.
Information:
- Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Point – Manarola railway station
- Activity: guided hiking tour
- Route: Manarola vineyards
- Theme: the vineyards of Fondazione Manarola
Monday, August 10 – Sunset tour dedicated to Saint Lawrence
The second appointment is a sunset tour between Riomaggiore and Manarola.
The tour focuses on Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of Manarola. In addition, the itinerary explores art, history and local culture.
Information:
- Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Point – Riomaggiore railway station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Route: Riomaggiore and Manarola
- Theme: Saint Lawrence, art, history and culture
Wednesday, August 12 – Between myth and history
This guided tour connects Vernazza and Monterosso.
The route introduces visitors to local stories, legends and historical events. At the same time, the guides explain how the two villages developed over the centuries.
Information:
- Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Point – Vernazza railway station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Route: Vernazza and Monterosso
- Theme: myth and history
Thursday, August 13 – Centuries-old traditions, history and culture
The Cinque Terre Walking Park continues with a sunset tour of Corniglia.
The visit focuses on the village and its cultural heritage. Moreover, the guide presents local traditions and stories from the past.
Information:
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Point – Corniglia railway station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Route: Corniglia
- Theme: centuries-old traditions, history and culture
Friday, August 14 – A 30-million-year geological history
This sunset hike connects Manarola, the Via dell’Amore and Riomaggiore.
The route follows paths, viewpoints and historic sections of the landscape. It also explores the geological history of the Cinque Terre.
Information:
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Meeting point: Manarola railway station
- End: Riomaggiore, around 7:30 PM
- Duration: about 2 hours of walking, plus stops
- Route length: 4 km
- Elevation gain: 130 m
- Difficulty: E – Hiking
- Route: Manarola – Via dell’Amore – Riomaggiore
The route includes the pedestrian tunnel, Belvedere, Artagiaia, Baluardo and Marina di Manarola. It then continues along CAI 502C and reaches San Lorenzo. The itinerary also includes the Via dell’Amore and Riomaggiore.
Saturday, August 15 – Cycling through the park at sunset
The program continues with an e-bike tour from Levanto to Legnaro and Monterosso.
The route covers 24 kilometres and includes a 700-metre elevation gain. Therefore, the excursion is suitable for experienced hikers and cyclists.
Information:
- Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Time: 5:15 PM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Info Point – Levanto railway station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: E – For hikers
- Distance: 24 km
- Elevation gain: 700 m
- Maximum participants: 7 people
- Activity: e-bike tour
- Route: Levanto – Legnaro – Monterosso – Levanto
Sunday, August 16 – Sanctuary of the Madonna of Soviore
The final appointment is a hiking tour from Monterosso to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of Soviore.
The itinerary follows historic paths through the hills above Monterosso. In addition, the route offers views of the natural landscape and the surrounding coastline.
Information:
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Meeting point: Cinque Terre Info Point – Monterosso railway station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Walking time: about 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Difficulty: E – Hiking
- Distance: about 5 km
- Elevation gain: about 470 m
- Route: Trail 509, formerly trail no. 9
- Route: Monterosso – Soviore – Monterosso
Useful information
Before joining an activity, check the practical information carefully.
- Guided tours and hikes cost €10 per person.
- Activities are free for Cinque Terre Card holders.
- Hiking shoes are mandatory for trekking activities.
- Optional wine tastings are available for an additional fee.
- The e-bike tour has a maximum of 7 participants.
- The program may change because of bad weather.
- Always check the official program before departure.
Why choose the Cinque Terre Walking Park?
The Cinque Terre Walking Park is a great way to discover the area beyond the most famous viewpoints. Each activity combines walking, nature and local culture.
Moreover, expert guides provide information about the landscape and its history. Sunset tours add another special element to the experience.
If you are visiting the Cinque Terre in August, check the calendar and choose your preferred excursion. The Cinque Terre Walking Park lets you explore the National Park step by step.
Discover the full program and plan your next experience in the Cinque Terre National Park.
Cinque Terre Walking Park – programma ufficiale del Parco Nazionale
https://www.cinqueterre.it/2026/08/01/cinque-terre-walking-park-agosto-2026/
