The trail: Vernazza - two sanctuaries - Monterosso
The Trail, described here on this page, is highlighted on the map. In case you are interested in the other route, just click on it to read more information, or visit the page “Hiking trails in the Cinque Terre”, where you can find the information on the main routes.
The current status of the trail (December 2024): open.
Some main information about the trail
Recommended direction: no matter.
The Trail description
The trail connects Vernazza with Monterosso. Start your trip from Vernazza and proceed towards the railway station. Having passed it, you will see the route indicators. If you move from Monterosso, go to the historical centre, then go up the central road, where you can also find the indicators.
An ancient sanctuary of Liguria Nostra Signora di Soviore can be reached within 1 hour 20 minutes on the way from Monterosso. The sanctuary is surrounded with century-old zen oaks. There the route intersects the longest trail of the Park (more details are here: The High Path - AV5T (ex. #1).
There is one more sanctuary near Vernazza: Nostra Signora di Reggio. You can find a meadow with benches there, where you can have a rest and get restocked with fresh water.
As opposed to simpler route Vernazza - Monterosso, this one passes through the top of the hills, olive trees and vineyards, and needs great stamina and time. On the other hand, you can see the Cinque Terre Park from the other angle.
