Walking in Italy's Cinque Terre

Download or read book Walking in Italy's Cinque Terre written by Gillian Price and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 16 walks in Italy’s Cinque Terre. Following age-old paths linking the UNESCO-listed settlements of this beautiful coastline, the routes involve moderate to steep ascents and therefore call for a reasonable level of fitness. Walks range from 2 to 14km (1–8 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–5 hours. There are routes starting from all five of the main villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – and all are accessible by public transport. 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 mapping included for each walk GPX files available for download Refreshment and public transport information provided Walks can be combined to create a 3–4 day trek across the Cinque Terre With notes on local history, plants and wildlife and cuisine