A guidebook to 16 walks in Italys Cinque Terre. Following age-old paths linking the UNESCO-listed settlements of this beautiful coastline, the routes involve moderate to steep ascents and therefore call for a reasonable level of fitness.
Walks range from 2 to 14km (18 miles) and can be enjoyed in 25 hours. There are routes starting from all five of the main villages Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore and all are accessible by public transport.
- 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 mappingincluded for each walk
- GPX filesavailable for download
- Refreshment and public transportinformation provided
- Walks can be combined to create a34 day trekacross the Cinque Terre
- With notes on local history, plants and wildlife and cuisine
Guidebook to walking Italy's stunning Cinque Terre. Describes 15 routes in and around the five famous fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Breathtakingly beautiful, this UNESCO World Heritage coastline is a walker's (and foodie's) dream destination.
After a degree in Anthropology and working in adult education,Gillian Pricetravelled through Asia and trekked the Himalaya. Eventually settling in Venice, she now works as a freelance travel writer. Gillian is steadily exploring all the mountain ranges and flatter parts of Italy, and has produced a series of outstanding guides for Cicerone. She is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club CAI and Mountain Wilderness.