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Hiking in Liguria

Liguria Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Where to walk in Liguria — from easy half-days to serious treks, with honest difficulty grades.

By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

Liguria has 4+ hiking trails covered in this guide, led by Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail), Cinque Terre, Camogli to San Fruttuoso to Portofino and Punta Mesco from Monterosso to Levanto. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Liguria is a narrow, crescent-shaped region in northwest Italy, hugging the Mediterranean between the Alps, the Apennines, and the sea. Known as the Italian Riviera, it is famous for the five cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre, the glamorous harbour of Portofino, and the maritime city of Genoa. Liguria is also the birthplace of pesto, focaccia, and a culinary tradition built around the sea and the steep, terraced coast.

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

  1. 1

    Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail), Cinque Terre

    12km full route across the five villages5-6 hours for the full traversemoderate600m cumulative gain

    The classic coastal footpath linking all five Cinque Terre villages, threading vineyard terraces and clifftops high above the Ligurian Sea, including the famous Via dell'Amore section between Manarola and Riomaggiore.
  2. 2

    Camogli to San Fruttuoso to Portofino

    13km point to point5-6 hoursmoderate to challenging750m cumulative gain

    A spectacular coastal traverse across the Monte di Portofino promontory, linking the fishing village of Camogli to the abbey bay of San Fruttuoso and on to glamorous Portofino, through Mediterranean maquis and pine forest.
  3. 3

    Punta Mesco from Monterosso to Levanto

    9km point to point3.5-4 hoursmoderate450m cumulative gain

    A scenic ridge-and-coast walk over the Punta Mesco headland at the northern edge of the Cinque Terre, with one of the finest panoramas over all five villages and a descent into the seaside town of Levanto.
  4. 4

    Alta Via dei Monti Liguri - Beigua Section

    18km section (full Alta Via is 440km)6-7 hours for the Beigua sectionmoderate to challenging900m cumulative gain

    A high ridge stage of Liguria's great long-distance trail across the Beigua Geopark, balancing on the watershed between the Po Valley and the sea with sweeping views from the Alps to the Mediterranean.

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Easy

Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.

Moderate

Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.

Hard

Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.

Expert

Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.

High

Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.

Medium

Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.

Medium

Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.

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