Cinque Terre Walking Park: tours and hikes from September 16 to 22, 2026
The Cinque Terre Walking Park offers a new week of guided tours and hikes from September 16 to 22, 2026. The program combines culture, nature, hiking and local history.
The activities offer different ways to explore the Cinque Terre National Park. You can discover historic villages, vineyards, coastal landscapes and natural environments.
Below is the complete program, with dates, times, meeting points, duration, difficulty and route details.
Cinque Terre Walking Park: the September 16–22 program
Wednesday, September 16: Manarola and Riomaggiore
The week begins with a cultural tour of Manarola and Riomaggiore.
- Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Time: 10:00
- Meeting point: Manarola Cinque Terre Point, train station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Type: Guided cultural tour
A guide will introduce visitors to the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of both villages.
The transfer from one village to the other takes place by train. No hiking trails are included.
Comfortable clothing and sports shoes are recommended.
Thursday, September 17: the geology of Punta Mesco
On September 17, the Cinque Terre Walking Park focuses on the geology of Punta Mesco.
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Meeting point: Monterosso FS railway station
- End point: Monterosso Fegina
- Walking time: about 3 hours, excluding breaks
- Distance: 8 km
- Elevation gain: 390 m
- Difficulty: EE – Experienced hikers
- Route: Monterosso – Punta Mesco – Monterosso
The circular route starts in Monterosso Fegina. It then climbs through olive groves and vineyards.
Along the way, hikers encounter different geological formations. These include gabbro, serpentinite and Palombini clays.
The route reaches Sella Bagari and continues towards Sant’Antonio al Mesco. The final section offers wide views of the Cinque Terre coast and the Ligurian Sea.
Cinque Terre Walking Park: villages, art and local stories
Friday, September 18: Corniglia at sunset
On Friday, the program moves to Corniglia for an afternoon cultural tour.
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Time: 17:00
- Meeting point: Corniglia Cinque Terre Point, train station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Type: Guided tour
The tour is called “The Hidden Village of Corniglia”. It explores the village through art, history and local legends.
The visit starts at the station. From there, participants climb the famous Lardarina, with its 377 steps.
The route then continues through the village’s narrow streets. The Church of San Pietro and stories from farmers and fishermen are part of the experience.
Comfortable clothing and sports shoes are recommended.
Saturday, September 19: lemons and vineyards in Monterosso
The Cinque Terre Walking Park then offers a hike dedicated to the agricultural landscape of Monterosso.
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Meeting point: Monterosso Cinque Terre Point, train station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: E – Hiking
- Route: Monterosso – Buranco Agricultural Estate – Monterosso
The excursion begins along the Fegina seafront. The route then climbs towards the Capuchin Convent and San Francesco Church.
Afterwards, the trail continues between vineyards and traditional lemon gardens. The route reaches the Buranco Agricultural Estate.
Here, participants can visit the vineyard and agricultural estate. A tasting of local wines is also available.
The wine tasting is optional and at the participant’s expense. Trekking shoes are mandatory. Good physical preparation is also recommended.
Sunday, September 20: Vernazza and Monterosso at sunset
Sunday brings another cultural tour between two famous Cinque Terre villages.
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Time: 17:00
- Meeting point: Vernazza Cinque Terre Point, train station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Type: Guided tour
The guide will introduce the history and characteristics of Vernazza and Monterosso.
The tour also explains the similarities and differences between the two villages. The transfer from one village to the other takes place by train.
Comfortable clothing and sports shoes are recommended.
Monday, September 21: Manarola and Riomaggiore
The program continues with another cultural tour of Manarola and Riomaggiore.
- Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
- Time: 10:00
- Meeting point: Manarola Cinque Terre Point, train station
- Duration: about 3 hours
- Difficulty: Easy and suitable for everyone
- Type: Guided cultural tour
The guide will lead visitors through the historical, artistic and cultural heritage of both villages.
The transfer between Manarola and Riomaggiore takes place by train. No trekking trails are included.
Comfortable clothing and sports shoes are recommended.
Tuesday, September 22: The Way of Nature
The final appointment of this week’s Cinque Terre Walking Park is a challenging hike from Levanto to Monterosso.
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 09:00
- Meeting point: Levanto Cinque Terre Point
- Arrival: Monterosso
- Duration: 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Distance: 8,510 m
- Elevation gain: 380 m
- Difficulty: EE – Experienced hikers
- Trails: SVA 591, 591 and 572
The route is called The Way of Nature. It connects Levanto and Monterosso through landscapes with strong botanical and geological interest.
The itinerary follows places linked to poet Eugenio Montale. He spent many summers in Monterosso and walked these paths.
The route also passes through Mediterranean vegetation and areas with distinctive ophiolitic rocks. A section of high holm-oak forest is another important feature of the landscape.
Information
Before joining an excursion, it is useful to remember a few practical details.
- Guided excursions cost €10 per person.
- They are free for Cinque Terre Card holders.
- Advance booking is required.
- Trekking shoes are required for hiking activities.
- Comfortable clothing is recommended for guided village tours.
- The program may change in case of bad weather.
- Booking information: visiteguidate@ati5terre.it
- Information line: +39 0187 1857573.
The difficulty level is important when choosing your experience. Easy tours are suitable for most visitors. EE hikes instead require appropriate preparation and equipment.
Discover the Cinque Terre through the Walking Park
The Cinque Terre Walking Park offers several ways to experience the National Park.
You can choose a cultural tour through the villages. Alternatively, you can explore vineyards, forests, geology and coastal landscapes.
The September program therefore combines history, nature, agriculture and hiking. Each experience reveals a different side of the Cinque Terre.
Choose your favorite excursion, check the booking requirements and discover the Cinque Terre through its villages and trails.
