Is it possible to walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola?

The walk from Riomaggiore to Manarola is no easier than the other way, it took us about the same time both ways, although coming back was at a hotter time and after a full days activity. If you are up to it, do it, if you have doubts, don't try it.



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Over six hundred steps to reach the Corniolo hill which dominates and separates Riomaggiore and Manarola and from which you immediately begin to descend, always vertically and always facing a unique panorama, on terraces, villages, and inlets from the Madonna di Montenero to Punta Mesco.

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531 Riomaggiore - Manarola (via Beccara)
  • Forward time: 1 hour.
  • Return time: 1 hour/s.
  • Difficulty Level: EE - For expert hikers.
  • Length: 1.470 km.
  • Difference in height: 202m.


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Head out on this 1.2-mile point-to-point trail near Riomaggiore, Liguria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete.

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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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swimming in Manarola (Cinque Terre)? You can swim from the rocks at the base of Manarola. Not a beach, but ladders down to the water -- the rocks are good for sitting and there were usually people swimming during our week stay.

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Riomaggiore is the most accessible of the villages, being closer to La Spezia, and it has less of the remote-fishing-village look. Also you may be able to get parking in Monterosso depending on your hotel. It's the only village anyone should consider driving to. La Spezia would be more expensive to park than Levanto.

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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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The Via dell'Amore, from Riomaggiore to Manarola No matter how many trails you've walks its hard not to fall in love with the Cinque Terre on this “Lover's Lane.” Wide, flat and paved, it is by far, the easiest section of Trail #2. And it's famous for its kissing statue and tunnel covered in declarations of love!

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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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7 Best Views in Cinque Terre
  • Riomaggiore harbour view. Classic Cinque Terre postcard view. ...
  • Manarola harbour view. ...
  • Sea view from Corniglia. ...
  • Vernazza view, 1 - from the direction of Monterosso. ...
  • Vernazza view, 2 - from the direction of Corniglia. ...
  • Fegina Beach View from San Cristoforo Hill.


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