Things to do in Italian Riviera, Liguria: The Best Hiking Trails

July 3, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
Restaurants in Italian Riviera

1. Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

Italy http://www.altaviadeimontiliguri.it/portale/it/melogno.wp
Excellent
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Alta Via dei Monti Liguri

2. Cinque Terre footpaths

Italy
Excellent
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Cinque Terre footpaths

3. Trail 2

Cinque Terre National Park, Riomaggiore Italy http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.cinque.terre/Eiti.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 390 reviews

Trail 2

Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States

We came to Cinque Terre with the Walkabouts Tour and part of that tour is the hike from Vernazza to Corniglia on Trail 2C. The trail can be strenuous for some as the first part is uphill. But if you have the time, it is worth it. The views are spectacular! The main difficult part is to keep yourself from constantly stopping to take pictures! Be sure to bring enough water, sunglasses a hat and good shoes. Several of us finished this hike in approx. an hour. The tour gave us two hours to finish the hike.

4. Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza

19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy +39 02 0011 http://www.baladescotieres.com/Cinque_Terre/Sentiero_Azzurro.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,696 reviews

Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza

Reviewed By CToohill - Whanganui, New Zealand

Breathtaking views from this (sometimes) challenging hike. Now there is a ticket to buy to be able to do the hike, but it means that the path is well looked after and very safe! It was a great experience! And when finally Monterosso came to sight, we had a feeling of achievement!!

5. Cinque Terre Trails

Riomaggiore to Monterroso Italy +39 0187 732987 http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.cinque.terre/Eiti.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,302 reviews

Cinque Terre Trails

Reviewed By pradumana2016

Visited 3 towns out of 5 in cinque terre, Rio maggiore, Manarola and Monterosso. Drove first to Manarola from La Spezia, car park is about 1 km uphill, then have to walk to the sea, Manarola is most picturesque among the five towns, must visit, walk back upto the parking was little tiring, however the train station is very near to the sea and right at the bottom. Next was Monterosso, this is only town with a sandy beach. Parking is right next to the beach. Good for a swim. Last was Rio maggiore on way back to la spezia, walk is about 500-700 Meter from car park which is again uphill, with train station in between. Good restaurants at Rio maggiore and Manorola , specially one on the hill top at Manarola. The other two towns are more or less same and can be skipped if running short of time.

6. Via Julia Augusta

Italy http://www.comune.ventimiglia.it/servizi/Menu/dinamica.aspx?idArea=20986&idCat=20990&ID=20990
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Via Julia Augusta

7. Hike the Punta Manara

Via XXV Aprile, 89, 16039, Sestri Levante Italy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Hike the Punta Manara

Reviewed By Mihai2113 - Iasi, Romania

The path starts from Sestri Levante and it offers beautifull views. It should be on the list if you're there.

8. Camogli - San Rocco - Batterie - San Fruttuoso Trail

Via del Boschetto, Camogli Italy http://www.portofinotrek.com/trek/lang-en/from-camogli-san-rocco/38-camogli-san-rocco-batterie-san-fruttuoso.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 370 reviews

Camogli - San Rocco - Batterie - San Fruttuoso Trail

9. Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola

Via Tra Castello, Riomaggiore Italy http://www.parconazionale5terre.it
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4.5 based on 552 reviews

Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola

Reviewed By murugasamyl

Cinque Terre's 5 Villages are very beautiful. Drive to these places are awesome. Some one recommended to go when we planning the trip to Italy. From Venice we went to Florence by train. From there we took a car to Pisa and Cinque Terre. 5 Village towns are beautiful. I wish we took a train and stayed in one of the village. Extreme caution needed as the roads are too narrow. Even the rental cars have some dent or other. So Watch and train may be a better option If you have time, spend atleast couple of days in Cinque Terre. Overall Italy was a nice trip with Architecture and history tours at Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompei etc. and Cinque Terre and Almafi coast with good Mediterranean beach experience

10. Altopiano delle Manie

Finale Ligure Italy http://turismo.provincia.savona.it/it/itinerari/laltopiano-delle-manie-entroterra-finale-noli
Excellent
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

Altopiano delle Manie

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