How many steps up to Corniglia?

To reach Corniglia, it is necessary to climb the Lardarina, a long brick flight of steps composed of 33 flights with 383 steps or, otherwise follow a vehicular road that, from the station, leads to the village.



Corniglia, the central village of Italy's Cinque Terre, is the only one not located directly on the water. To reach the village center from the train station, you must climb the Lardarina, a long brick staircase consisting of 382 steps across 33 flights. The climb is not exceptionally steep, but it can be taxing in the midday Mediterranean heat. For those carrying heavy luggage or those with limited mobility, there is a shuttle bus that runs continuously between the station and the village square; the cost is included if you have a Cinque Terre Card. If you choose to walk, the journey takes about 10 to 15 minutes and rewards you with stunning views of the coastline and the surrounding terraced vineyards. In 2026, the path is well-maintained and features several benches where you can rest. It is a "rite of passage" for many hikers, but if you want to save your energy for the "Blue Path" trail between the villages, taking the bus is a wise choice.

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382 steps to Corniglia Cinque Terre To reach Corniglia, it is necessary to climb the ?Lardarina?, a long brick flight of steps composed of 33 flights with 382 steps!

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382 steps to Corniglia Cinque Terre This little charming village is located on a hundred of meters high steep promontory and it is the smallest of the five villages, about 245 habitants! To reach Corniglia, it is necessary to climb the “Lardarina”, a long brick flight of steps composed of 33 flights with 382 steps!

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Leaving Corniglia station behind (Street View 1 ), take the flat road that runs along the long wall of the railway up to the foot of via Lardarina, a rather easy staircase consisting of 33 ramps, for a total of 377 steps (photo 360°).

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Monterosso Al Mare to Vernazza The trail portion between Monterroso Al Mare and Vernazza is the most difficult and challenging of all Cinque Terre trails. There are lots of narrow steps and stairs to hike up and down. You have to climb lots of hills up and down. Remember that you can hike in either direction.

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Visit some of the villages Choose to visit two or three of the villages, for example Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore. You have to skip Corniglia situated on top of a cliff 100 metres above sea level. If you are limited on time, take the train between the villages.

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Best to Walk Down... Up is just too challenging! Corniglia is the only town of the 5 that does not have a port... which means, its located on a hilltop! To get to the town centre, if you are coming by train, you will have to climb for a good 10-15mins up the stairs.. and mind you, its non stop stairs.

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There are two other accessible beaches in Corniglia are the Spiaggione and the Marina. The first one is located near the train station, turning right and crossing the abandoned shacks of the Europa Village (be careful). The second is located under the village, reachable by a staircase from the town center.

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Vernazza: Located to the north of the Cinque Terre, Vernazza is probably the most beautiful and picturesque fishing village of Cinque Terre, where its colourful houses hang above the sea level on rugged cliffs. It has a charming natural port and an old castle, built to protect the area from pirates.

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You can walk the entire route in about six hours, if you take short breaks—although many hikers prefer to spread the route out over a few days at a strolling pace, stopping to enjoy the towns along the way. You can start from either direction (Monterosso, heading south, or Riomaggiore, heading north).

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There are several walking trails with picturesque landscape running across the place, numerous old castles and ancient structures and a few beaches. Cinque Terre is an ideal location for a solo travel.

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What to see in Corniglia. Corniglia is a coastal village full of old-world charm. There are streets where both the ground and walls are stone, there are little churches and of course the houses and buildings in those beautiful pastel colours. Corniglia also offers some fantastic views.

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Corniglia is the least known and the least visited of the five towns in Cinque Terre. Visitors often skip it, discouraged by the lack of a port and rather difficult accessibility; however, those who do come here usually fall in love with this little village and even declare it their favorite terra of all!

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Corniglia is the only one of the five Cinque Terre towns that isn't a fishing town and you need to walk up around 365 steps to get there. That puts most people off and means that Corniglia is the Cinque Terre town with the fewest tourists.

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I took the course I did on the recommendation of the Cinque Terra office in Levanto where I was told it is a steeper climb out of Corniglia and an easier descent into Vernaza. True, but it depends on which you favour: steep up or steep down. One is harder on your breathing, the other, your knees.

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The most popular of these paths is the Sentiero Azzurro (blue trail) and it shows up as blue on most maps. Although it can be rigorous at times, it is the easiest, most direct route between Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso.

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