Cinque Terre & Tuscany Easygoing Walking Tour

Cinque Terre is a popular tourist destination with busy peak seasons including summer months and on national holidays. During these periods, crowds are common. To access the best hiking areas in the Cinque Terre, we will sometimes be riding on state-operated regional trains alongside locals and other tourists. The trains can be subject to delays and crowds during peak seasons. Because the national park is still recovering from trail damage from previous years, closures may occur. In the event of a trail closure, your Backroads Trip Leaders will have alternate hikes and activities available. For more information on the park and trail closures, please visit www.parconazionale5terre.it.

Our routes for the first three days in Cinque Terre and Ligurian Coast follow mostly narrow trails, with occasional technical sections featuring roots and stones. Significant elevation gains and losses on steps can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest. Because of the nature of these coastal paths, vehicle support won’t be available on some days. Alternative options to move along the coast—such as local trains or ferries—are always available.