The Azure Trail: Manarola - Corniglia
The Trail, described here on this page, is highlighted on the map. In case you are interested in the other route, just click on it to read more information, or visit the page “Hiking trails in the Cinque Terre”, where you can find the information on the main routes.
The current status of the trail (October 2024): The trail is closed for a long period (approximately till: May 2026). More info: only the first 300 meters (950 ft) are open (from the Manarola side).
Some main information about the trail
Recommended direction: almost doesn't matter (read below).
Cost: Cinque Terre card is needed to enter The Azure Trail.
The Trail description
This is the second most visited route in the Cinque Terre Park (The Path of Love is the most popular). The trail takes its beginning at the sea in Manarola, rounding the hill with a panorama to the village (as the photo shows).
It is very easy to walk, despite being high, that's why there's no possibility to walk with the baby carriage.
The trail can often be under reconstruction because of the terrain peculiarities.
The route was closed because of the landslide in 2010. It was planned to open it again in 2015, but due to the heavy rain, some new landslides occurred and it was closed again for reconstruction.
Even if the trail is under the reconstruction, first 200 metres/yd. at the hill near Manarola are always open. Take a walk to the panorama viewing point, where you can enjoy a spectacular view (the best in the Park).
The trail connects Manarola with Corniglia. Please be careful: starting from Manarola, near the railway station in Corniglia, you will need to walk up 382 steps or take a bus (the price for the ticket is included in the Cinque Terre card). Walking down the stairs won't be so exhausting if the starting point of the route starts from Corniglia.
