From Corniglia to Riomaggiore via Manarola in the Cinque Terre

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Enjoy the best views of the Cinque Terre villages from the hiking trails.
Between the sea and the mountains, in the heart of the vineyards, the beauty of these landscapes is well worth the effort.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 00 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 807 m
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    Descent: - 806 m
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    Highest point: 410 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
  • ⚐ District: Vernazza 
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    Start: N 44.119552° / E 9.711408°
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    End: N 44.100692° / E 9.736058°
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Description of the walk

Departure from Corniglia Station

(S) Climb the stairs leading to the village of Corniglia and continue to the Via alla Stazione crossroads. Cross the road and take trail 587/586 opposite, heading towards Volastra.

(1) Turn right and quickly enter the woods. Continue along the path and, after a steady climb, you will reach the highest point at the edge of the woods.

(2) Continue down a slight slope, then follow the road at a distance until you reach the small village of Volastra.

(3) Turn right onto path 506/502 and continue downhill until, after a circular bend, you reach the top of Manarola at the crossroads with Via Discovolo.

(4) Turn right onto this road to reach the crossroads with Via Renato Birelli.

(5) Continue straight ahead on this road to reach the seafront. Turn right to walk along the sea and then reach the viewpoint over Manarola at the Church of San Lorenzo.

(6) Take the same route back in the opposite direction to return to the previous crossroads.

(5) Turn 90° to the right and continue straight ahead until you reach the crossroads with Via Aldo Rollandi.

(7) Continue straight ahead, then follow the railway line until you reach Via dell'Amore, which is closed here due to a landslide.

(8) Turn back to reach the crossroads with Via Rollandi.

(7) Turn right, then turn almost 180° to the right to take Via Beccara, which continues uphill. You will reach the highest point at the edge of a wood.

(9) Begin the descent, first through the woods, then rejoin Via Telemeco Signorini. You will reach a crossroads near Riomaggiore station.

(10) Continue along this road to go around the village via the port of Romaggiore. Finish this circular route by taking the small alleys, then Via Cristofo Colombo, then Via Liono Pecunia and Telemaco Signorini. Leave this street at the crossroads by the primary school to go through the railway tunnel. You will then come back to the crossroads by the station you passed earlier.

(10: Take the path opposite the Riomaggiore station, where this hike ends)A::.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 27 m - Corniglia station
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 104 m - Trail 587/586
  3. 2 : km 1.15 - alt. 327 m - Edge of the woods
  4. 3 : km 3.47 - alt. 335 m - Volastra
  5. 4 : km 5.18 - alt. 60 m - Via Discovoio
  6. 5 : km 5.45 - alt. 38 m - Via Renato Birell
  7. 6 : km 5.77 - alt. 0 m - View of Manarola and San Lorenzo Church
  8. 7 : km 6.13 - alt. 56 m - Via Aldo Rollandi
  9. 8 : km 6.47 - alt. 15 m - Via dell'Amore (closed)
  10. 9 : km 7.53 - alt. 219 m - Edge of a wood
  11. 10 : km 8.34 - alt. 41 m - Via Telemeco Signorini
  12. E : km 9.54 - alt. 23 m - Riomaggiore station

Notes

All the villages of Cinque Terre are accessible by train.
Wear good walking shoes and bring plenty of water (there are fountains in the villages where you can fill your water bottles).
The SVA trail is closed on this section, including the famous Via dell'Amore between Manarola and Riomaggiore, due to landslides (situation in 2022). This route takes alternative paths.
The Manarola-Riomaggiore section is not very long, but the elevation gain is significant (steep ascent, steep descent).

Worth a visit

Village of Volastra. Small church worth visiting.
(6) Heights of the village of Manarola. San Lorenzo Church.
(8) View of the colourful houses of Manarola.
In the circular loop of the (10) port of Riomaggiore.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Jacky Anx
Jacky Anx

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken in September, not too crowded except in the villages

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crissey
crissey

A magnificent hike. We did this hike in April, and there were already quite a few people on the narrow paths.
The Manarolla-Riomaggiore section is technical, but the view is magnificent. Take the time to stop in Riomaggiore.

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ESCUR CORINNE
ESCUR CORINNE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike
We finally stopped in Manarola to enjoy this village.

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alain83400
alain83400

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that the Riomaggiore-Manarola section is technically challenging, with a very steep and rocky trail that was not originally designed for hikers, both uphill and downhill. This hike is only suitable for experienced and well-equipped hikers (high-top boots and walking sticks). The stop in Volastra is a pleasant break after climbing the stairs to get there. The views are very beautiful.

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Marc Despierres
Marc Despierres

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike that takes a different route from the coastal path between Corniglia and Manarola, which is still closed due to a landslide. There are many ascents and descents, so it is quite physically demanding but not technically difficult. The views are magnificent as you are always high up overlooking the villages. There are lots of people in the villages but far fewer on the trail, whose route must put walkers off. Note that this section of the trail is free of charge, unlike the section between Monterosso and Corniglia.

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Alain810
Alain810

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with magnificent scenery.

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