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Self-guided

Hiking

lvl. 2 to 3
Hotel 4 stars
Étoile circuit
Réf : E68W
6 days from 800 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • Scenic villages with terraced gardens.

  • Wellness and spa at a high-end hotel, one 30-minute treatment included, and preferred pricing.

  • Depending on the season, the possibility of a boat excursion to enjoy the views from the sea.

  • Accommodations are centrally placed in the most accessible village of Cinque Terre: the train helps make sure each day's walk is a reasonable distance.

Colorful lively villages perched high above the sea. Magnificent walks among the olive trees and vineyards throughout a UNESCO World Heritage site: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, as well as Portovenere and Portofino! In addition to these natural beauties, take full advantage of your high-end accommodations that include spacious rooms, wellness centers, and swimming pools that offer the ultimate way to relax after a long day.

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Hotel 4 stars

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Itinerary

Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.

Level 2: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on a well-marked hilly path or trail.

Level 3: An average of 4 to 5 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails and/or 600 to 800 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances up to 15 kilometers.

Duration : 6 days
Luggage transfers : Only your day pack
Lodging : Hotel
Guiding : Self guided
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From mid-March to the end of November

Day by day

Day 1

Levanto

Ascent : 350 m. Descent : 350 m. Hiking : 2.5 hrs to 3 hrs.
Meals not included.
Welcome to Levanto, the gateway to Cinque Terre. Check into the accommodations where you will be based throughout your stay. In the afternoon, you can start your trip with a scenic walk around Levanto Bay.
Day 2

Levanto - Vernazza

Ascent : 600 m. Descent : 600 m. Hiking : 4 hrs to 4.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Between Levanto and Vernazza, explore the first section of Cinque Terre's beautiful bays and coastline. Visit these two villages.
Day 3

Portovenere

Ascent : 680 m. Descent : 680 m. Hiking : 5 hrs to 5.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
After a train ride, spend the entire day on a long, beautiful walk. The stroll to the Madonna of Monte Nero will more than charm you, and the views over Portovenere and its islands are simply breathtaking. It is possible to take a boat on the return trip (optional and depends on sea conditions).
Day 4

Portofino Peninsula

Ascent : 480 m. Descent : 480 m
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
After taking the train, the day's walk takes you from Santa Margherita to Portofino, which sits along the waterfront of a beautiful crescent-shaped harbor. Enjoy walking along a beautiful balcony trail with wonderful views, shade among the local pines, and other flowery sights and smells.
Day 5

Corniglia - Manarola - Riomaggiore

Ascent : 550 m. Descent : 550 m. Hiking : 4 hrs to 4.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Your last day in the heart of the Cinque Terre. Follow along an incredibly scenic trail as you explore and meander through the villages of Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
Day 6

Levanto

Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Your stay ends after breakfast.

Pricing

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes
— 5 nights in a 4-star hotel (local rating system), in a "standard" double bedroom.
— Breakfast buffet from day 2 to day 6.
— Access to the wellness center.
— A 30-minute treatment.
— A guidebook and a Italian map sent at the first hotel (1 per 2 to 4 persons).
— Parking at the hotel for the duration of your stay.

The price does not include
— Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
— Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
— For reservations made less than 15 days before the start, all additional fees for priority processing.
— An additional information pack send to the first hotel (€30).
— Anything that is not specified in the "included in the price" list.

Other expenses
— Lunches, dinners, drinks, and personal expenses.
— The access pass for local trains and access to park trails (€7.5 to €16.5 / person / day).
— The sea ferry trip from Portovenere to Levanto (€20 in 2019).
— Local occupancy taxes (about €4.50 per person for the entire stay, to pay there).

Currencies

France and Italy are part of the Euro zone. You may find ATMs easily in the main cities and towns.
Better to have cash in the most remote areas to purchase extras (ex.: for drinks). Huts do not always accept credit cards.

During your trip

Our team

— The hotel team will be very hepful.
— Our partner agency is at your disposal for any information, or to buy train tickets, passes for trails, tickets for the boat from Portovenere and Portofino. The agency even sells postcards and documentation. Mario, the manager, speaks English while Iva speaks English and a little French. You will find their contacts in the information pack.

 

In this national park, you will use train, bus and boat. Your car will stay at the hotel. Cinque Terre National Park has required fees for people who want to hike certain trails (€7.5 per day). The purpose is to pay for trail maintenance and safety, especially on the steeper, more exposed sections. The permit system covers you for 1 or 2 days, provides unlimited access to the trails, electric minibuses, and to local trains. However, it may not always be clear which of these permits you should buy, since it depends on your holiday program. We recommend that you do a little homework beforehand to figure out the most cost-effective way to pay for return train trips and for the trails. Study the train timetables carefully. Trains run on time, but the timetables vary according to the time of the year and day of the week. We highly recommend that you check all the timetables you will need for your week's stay as soon as you arrive in Levanto.

Lodging

5 nights in a 4-star hotel (local rating system), in a "standard" double bedroom, located in Levanto.

The hotel was recently built in the heart of a beautiful park and includes all the facilities and comforts of a 4-star hotel to ensure that the guests enjoy a relaxing stay. It has an outdoor swimming pool with a massage area, a wellness center with a Turkish bath, sauna, and sensory shower, and free outdoor parking. The friendly staff is always happy to provide information about the many sights to see in the surrounding area or the hiking paths.

The selected guest rooms are spacious and with great light, tastefully furnished, and have a furnished terrace with views of the surrounding hills.

You can choose between two types of rooms:
— Standard bedrooms: There are double bedrooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite color television, a safety deposit box, a minibar, a direct dial telephone, internet access, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries.
— Suites (with supplement): There are 7 Suites with a living room and a double bedroom. Ask at the reservation. Supplement: €500 to €635 per person, depending on the season. No possibility of single room with the "suite" formula.

Spa and wellness center: Open from 3:30pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy a 30-minute massage during the week (relaxing massages, choose between a foot and back massage) and special rates for other treatments you choose to reserve during your stay. In your room, bathrobe and slippers are available.

Meals

— Dinners and lunches are not included in our B&B offer. Breakfast is a really nice and full buffet.
— There is a good restaurant at the hotel with a very nice panoramic view. It is possible to ask us for a half board formula. Supplement: €180 per person for 5 dinners. Drinks, including water, are not included. 

Luggage transfer

Walks start and finish at the same point every day. You only need to carry a small pack with the things you will need for the day, plus a picnic lunch.

Trails

The overall vertical gain and drop per day is always reasonable. However, due to the region's rugged terrain, each hike includes several uphill and downhill sections, often on steep stairs and balcony trails interspersed with views of the ever-present sea. An average day's walk takes from 4.5 to 5 hours.

Itineraries

You'll find a guidebook in English and an Italian map at the hotel.

What you need to know

— Due to the inclement weather some hiking trails may be impacted during the season . We will keep you inform of any changes in addition to the alternate trails listed in your guide book.
— Boat transfers are optional and based on weather conditions and boat availability (no boats are available in March and November).
— Swimming may be possible during certain times of your trip but at your own risk.

Required before leaving

Health

Vaccinations

Required vaccinations

No vaccinations are required.

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 2

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking at least twice per week (12km to 15km).

Physical fitness level 3

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking least once per week (around 15km) on a trail with considerable vertical gain (250m/hr) or by participating in a moderately intense athletic activity for 1 to 1.5hrs.

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Allibert Trekking keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation (ATT-ATR).

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.