Hotels near Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail)

The Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Trail), officially trail number 592, is the main coastal footpath connecting the five villages. It runs roughly 12 kilometres from Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore and is the reason many travellers come to the region in the first place. The full walk takes 5 to 6 hours at a steady pace, with the Monterosso-to-Vernazza and Vernazza-to-Corniglia sections being the most demanding (steep switchbacks, uneven stone steps, roughly 500 metres of cumulative elevation gain). Access requires the Cinque Terre Card Trekking, which costs 7.50 EUR per day or 14.50 EUR for two days in 2026, or is included with the Cinque Terre Card Train at 19.50 EUR per day. Trails close after heavy rain and rockfalls, so always check the current status at cinqueterre.eu before setting out.

Pro Tip: Start at Monterosso and walk east - you finish the two hardest sections first, then coast into Corniglia for lunch.