Le domeniche con Montale: Literary Walks in Monterosso
The poetry of Eugenio Montale meets the landscape of the Cinque Terre through Le domeniche con Montale. This project offers literary walks in Monterosso, combining nature, memories and poetry. Two events are still scheduled: Sunday 15 November and Sunday 13 December 2026.
The initiative is organised by the Eugenio Montale and Cinque Terre Literary Park. The walks are led by Carlo Torricelli and Cristina Currarini. Each route offers a different way to discover the places connected to the poet’s life and work.
Le domeniche con Montale: poetry and landscape in the Cinque Terre
Poetry follows a different path from everyday reality. Walking through the places that inspired it can reveal details we might otherwise overlook.
In Ossi di seppia (Cuttlefish Bones), the Ligurian landscape plays a central role. Montale knew this area well, thanks to the summers he spent in Monterosso. Plants, animals, rocks, the sea and light become vivid elements in his poetry.
However, nature is more than a simple background. Through images of the landscape, the poet expresses emotions and questions about human existence.
The Eugenio Montale and Cinque Terre Literary Park was created around this connection. Its routes combine poetry readings, stories, memories and observations of nature. Walking therefore becomes a way to experience literature through the landscape itself.
The programme of literary walks in Monterosso
Sunday, 15 November – Inside the Landscape of Ossi di seppia
Monterosso – Cappuccini – Buranco
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Starting time: 10:00 am
- Route: Monterosso – Cappuccini – Buranco
- Guides: Carlo Torricelli and Cristina Currarini
This literary walk explores the landscape of Ossi di seppia. The route connects Montale’s poetry with the natural elements encountered along the way.
Vegetation, sounds and coastal shapes become tools for understanding the landscape. The aim is to recognise the places behind the poet’s images. At the same time, the walk encourages reflection on the meanings of nature throughout the collection.
View the official event details and excursion information
Sunday, 13 December – Is poetry still possible?
From Monterosso to Stockholm and back
- Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
- Starting time: 10:00 am
- Route: San Francesco – Torre Aurora – Punta Corone
- Guides: Carlo Torricelli and Cristina Currarini
The final event begins with an important question: is poetry still possible?
Its title recalls Eugenio Montale’s Nobel lecture, delivered in Stockholm on 12 December 1975. The route connects places from the poet’s youth with his reflections on poetry and its role in society.
The walk starts with the atmosphere of Monterosso. It then opens up a wider discussion. What place does poetry have in our lives today? And what value can it retain in a society dominated by communication?
View the official event details and excursion information
Information and reservations
The literary walks are free of charge. However, advance booking is compulsory. Each event has a maximum capacity of 15 participants.
Here are the contact details for information and reservations:
- Participation: free of charge
- Booking: compulsory
- Maximum group size: 15 participants per event
- Email: segreteria@parconazionale5terre.it
- Telephone: +39 339 834 0911 – +39 340 841 8134
For organisational details, consult the official event pages. In particular, check the meeting point, duration and route conditions before departure.
Events are cancelled in the event of bad weather or a weather alert.
Discover Monterosso through Montale’s poetry
Le domeniche con Montale offer a special opportunity to discover Monterosso through literature. These are more than walks through a beautiful landscape. They invite visitors to observe nature from a different perspective.
Along trails, coastlines and places filled with memories, Montale’s words meet the landscape once again. This is a cultural experience for anyone who loves poetry, literature and the natural beauty of the Cinque Terre.
Join the literary walks on 15 November and 13 December. Book your place and discover Monterosso through the poetry of Eugenio Montale.
