Hiking All of Cinque Terre, Italy IN ONE DAY
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- čas přidán 28. 07. 2016
- If you've ever wondered what it's like to hike Cinque Terre, this is it. Come along as we hike from Monterosso to Riomaggiore and explore Vernazza, Corniglia, and Manarola along the way.
I also wanted to give you an overall travel guide to hiking Cinque Terre, so here are all the distances and details (with timestamps from the video):
Start: 9.21am get off train in Monterosso (0:01)
30 minutes - explore Monterosso, walk over to trail head (0:13)
9.57am - Buy tickets on the trail, 7.50 euro each. (0:41) Medium-ly difficult hike to Vernazza on main Coastal Trail #2 (0:48) (3.3km, 2.1mi)
11.20am - Arrive in Vernazza (1:32), explore for 40 minutes, or an hour if you want to go up to the castle
12.00 noon - difficult hike to Corniglia on main Coastal Trail #2 (2:02). Up from Vernazza is hard, but going down to Corniglia is easy. (3.2km, 2mi)
1.25pm - Arrive in Corniglia (2:26), Explore for 35 minutes
2.00pm - Very difficult hike to Manarola via Volastra. (3:01) Trail #2 was still closed due to landslides. We took Trail 587 (also known as 7a depending on which sign you're looking at) - very difficult climb, but pretty. Hike up 30 minutes until it connects with Trail 586 (still called trail 7a on some maps, also 6d) at 3:23. Take a right and climb a little higher until it levels out. Follow this for 50 minutes through vineyards straight into Volastra (4:25) and you'll see signs for Manarola. This is Trail 506 (or 6).
Down the 1100+ steps for 10 minutes (4:39). (total 5.5km, 3.4mi)
3.52pm - Arrive in Manarola (4:45), explore for 1 hour (includes eating too)
4.50pm - Via dell'Amore is still closed, so we took Trail 531 up and over (5:37). Very steep up (600+ stairs), slippery steep rock/sandy trail down. Difficult, but short. (1km, 0.62mi)
5.38pm - Arrive in Riomaggiore (6:35)
5.45pm - Take the train back to La Spezia (6:45)
This is part 6 of a 10-day road-trip/train-trip through Switzerland and Italy around Easter 2016. Start the journey with us from the beginning here:
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Thanks so much for watching, liking, and commenting! We really appreciate you spending your time with us! We hope you have a great day and experience something new today!
Really thanks. You are the most helpful youtuber that i can actually follow along. Thank you again. Thank you for writing everything very descriptive as well
You're welcome. So happy we could help. :) -Brian
That was an incredible hike. Thank you for sharing it with us. Wonderful.
You're welcome! Glad we could share our experience with you. It's such a beautiful part of the world. -Brian
Thank-you so much for the tour! In my return to Italy I want to explore an area that is unknown to me. Cinque Terre looked awesome but the logistics and practicalities were unfamiliar. Thanks to your video I get a real sense of the place and I can't wait to go this Spring! Grazie!
You're going to love it! This was our second time hiking it and it's so much fun. Let me know if you have any questions as you start planning. -Brian
Hi Brian, i watched this video before the Mrs and I traveled there back in April.. Pictures and videos does not do this magical place justice at all at the beauty of these towns. Just incredible and wonderful hiking. You have done a good job of bringing me back there and wanting to go again tomorrow.
Haha, I know what you mean. Every time I come back to this video it makes me want to go back to Italy and hike this again! Glad you were able to experience it yourself. Thanks for the comment! -Brian
Finally a good video on this area. We heading there this September can’t wait :-)
Glad we could make a useful video for you! We loved this hike. Hope you have fun in September. Let us know if you have any questions as you continue to plan your trip. -Brian
Great video! My wife and I are planning a trip to Italy for our honeymoon, and the hike of Cinque Terre, is on our list of "must do's." Your video definitely gave a good overview!
+Scott Hartis Thanks Scott. And congratulations! I think Cinque Terre is a perfect spot for a honeymoon. Hope you guys have fun.
Thanks for your video. We hiked this yesterday and absolutely loved it!
Yay! You're welcome. It's such a fun hike, right? Were you able to hike the whole thing? Have they opened any of the trails that were closed when we went?
Were the landslide areas fixed?
This is great to know! I'll be there for one day in December and now I know it's possible to see all five areas
December should be a great time to hike it! After you go, let us know if they've opened up the trails on the coast. Have a great time! -Brian
Really nice video. The editing is great and it is very informative. Also, you walked 11.5km in one day, and that's without taking into account your in-town roaming. That's one challenging day!
Thank you so much! Yes, it is a challenging hike, but it's worth it for the experience for sure!! -Brian
Excellent video, both of you are very nice. 🐾🐾🐾💚💚
Thank you!
Great video you have inspired me to go here
Have fun! Cinque Terre is amazing!!
I find your hiking info super helpful. Thank you so much!
You're welcome, Veronica. So glad we could help. -Brian
I did hiking last August 20/2019 Monterosso to corneglia only 2 village was closed due to landslides it is amazing place I love natures I’m 60 and would love to go there next year thanks for sharing this beautiful video
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience, Lou. I hope you can go back next year and hike some of the other villages. It's such a beautiful place to explore! -Brian
Great video. You two are very cute and fun to watch. Oh to be so young again. Keep traveling and sharing. TY
Thank you so much! We definitely plan on traveling more. :) We've got lots more adventures to share soon. Stay tuned! -Brian
Nice vlog! You had a really exciting day in our region!
And congrats for your good Italian pronunciation! ;)
Thank you so much! We're really trying to learn Italian - it's such a beautiful language. -Brian
This video inspired me to try !!
Yes! You can totally do it! You'll love it.
Love seeing all the places you guys have gone, even just your daily adventures in NYC, because lets face it, NYC is always awesome. About 3 years ago, we had a customer service meeting I think and you showed everyone Casey Neistat's "make it count" video and I have watched every video of his since then and it continued to inspire me to want to do my own daily vlog, so hopefully soon i will start doing that. I am working on a little exploration video right now that i am going to use as the launching point for the vlog.
That's awesome! I'm excited to see what you create! Yeah, Casey continues to be such an inspiration. His content is incredible.
JUST WONDERFUL 😍😍😍😍😍
Right?! Cinque Terre is amazing!
I ran out of breath on the way to the second village...thanks for sharing!
Oh no. Well, at least you got to see some of it! :) -Brian
The rocks on the roofs keep the tiles from flying off in high winds. Thus sayeth Rick Steves in his guide book.
Oohhh, interesting. Thank you!
I paused and scrolled down just to look for this answer.
Hey!! You guys did a video of my city ( Tulsa) and I left a comment there! My girlfriend and I are going to Pisa and we plan on doing the hike in Cinque terre!! Thanks for the awesome video! We love your videos (((:
Thanks Nick! Glad we could help you prepare for Cinque Terre! It's such an amazing hike. Have a great time! -Brian
Nice video dude thanks for it
You're welcome. Hope it helps! -Brian
beautiful video !
Thank you Mircea! :)
Great video
Thank you! Happy to share our experience with you. -Brian
Love this! I'm an American living in Cinque Terre now, Just subscribed! :)
Welcome to the family! Which town do you live in?! That's so cool that you live there! -Brian
thank you! I live in Monterosso :)
nice video... i think it's much easier to watch than others!!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. -Brian
My family went to that region before. I am fond of Wales for the outdoors... Good work!!
I love your videos Brian!!!! it's so awesome to go with you guys and feel like I'm there!!! I've always wanted to go to Italy and explore the small villages and towns!!!
So here's a few questions:
-if you are not the greatest hiker can you go to all of those by train?
-how in the world did Isa hiked all that wearing freaking converse!!!! lol
-where do you download the music for your videos? I see that is from the YT library but do you have to use it directly from the video editor of YT or can you get them first to use while editing on your own editing software?
-last one, have you seen my latest videos?? I up;loaded 3 from my last trip to Mexico!!! I'm trying to get back in the groove!
Hey Salime! Thanks so much. You guys should definitely take a trip out there! Here are your answers:
-Yes, buy a Cinque Terre Card (16 Euro) and you can hop on hop off the trains all day as many times as you'd like in any of the villages.
-The trail is difficult and steep in places, but it's solid and your footing is almost always sure. I've toyed with hiking it in sandals - it's totally doable.
-When you go to Creator Studio in the CZcams dashboard, click Create and it will bring up a ton of music. Next to each song is a download button. I download all the songs I use and then edit them in Final Cut.
-AHH! Somehow I wasn't subscribed to your channel. I am now. I'll go watch your videos for sure! Welcome back to CZcams!! :)
Planning a trip to Italy and this was the most comprehensive video and details in comments that i have come across so far. Very much appreciated; especially when we will be travelling with a varied level of ability to do the Cinque Terre trails. Do the trains between villages make a big difference in time it takes to do all 5 villages ?
Oh my gosh, yes. The trains connect each village in a matter of minutes instead of the hour+ to hike it. If you want to take the train to avoid the most difficult hikes, grab a schedule and time your explorations in each city so you can catch the next one without waiting too long. cdn.cinqueterre.eu.com/images/stories/Cinque-Terre-train-timetable.pdf
Good video 😃😺
Thanks so much! :)
Son de Locuras estos lugares . Me Encantan
Es la verdad! Es uno de nuestros favoritos. -Brian
Perfect Little Planet creo que toda Italia es Bellisima. Me ENCANTA 👍👍👏👏👏
I just saw my friends video about this topic, and yours popped up as suggested. You nailed this one ;) Let me know how you long you two are still in NYC until.
Thanks! Isa is already gone and I leave Wednesday. Are you already back from Mexico?
I came home a bit early, had a medical situation. I hope to see you in California if you go to Vid Con !
Loved your video, thanks for sharing!! Any suggestions on where to spend the night. Should we stay in one of the five towns, or somewhere on the outskirts?
It really depends on you. The villages shut down pretty early except for a few restaurants, so if you want more nightlife I'd suggest staying in La Spezia. On the other hand, if you're looking for a relaxing night, Vernazza and Manarola are especially pretty at night. Staying in one of the villages also allows you to catch sunrise (if you want to get up that early) and experience the trail completely by yourself. -Brian
Italy my fevrete country and beutifull places I LOVE my country 💓💓💓💓😍
We LOVE Italy! My parents are there exploring Roma and Napoli right now and we are so jealous! We can't wait to go back. -Brian
You are great! Thank you for this video, it was very helpful because me and my girlfriend will explore these paths just in a few days. Best regards from Serbia! Next time you are in Europe, check our country :)
Your welcome for the video. Eer hope you have a great hike. Please let us know if they've opened the via dell'amore or the trail from Manarola to Corniglia. Have fun! We'll let you know when we make a plan to go to Serbia. -Brian
I'd really like to go to Serbia!
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I was there these last days. Both the Via Dell Amore and the coast way from Manarola to Corniglia are still closed sadly.
@@thewalkingbad8524 That's too bad. Thanks for the update! How was the rest of your hike though?
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All in all it was great, thank you! We did Riomaggiore-Manarola and Manarola-Volastra-Corniglia the first and Monterosso-Vernazza the second day. Especially this path to Corniglia was really tough since I've never done much hiking before.
Hey @Perfectlittleplanet, awesome video! do you guys recommend any nice swimming spots? Near Cinque Terre or Forte dei Marmi?
Most people I see swimming go to the beach at Monterosso al Mare. I've only seen local kids swimming at the other towns. They don't have any beaches, just rocks or piers to jump off. -Brian
Hi there! we love your video! we are planning to go in may but just as a day trip. We won't be able to fit the whole hike so just wondering which section of the hike through the 5 villages did you find it's the most beautiful and will do again? thanks of your help!
Hi guys! You can totally do the whole hike in one day - that's what we did in this video. But if you can only do one section, you've got to hike into Vernazza. You can come from either direction (from Monterosso is a little easier than from Corniglia). But those views coming into Vernazza are gorgeous! Have fun!! -Brian
wow!! 8 hours hiking 😃😃
It doesn't feel like it since it's broken up by exploring the towns and eating. It's SO fun!! :) -Brian
Perfect Little Planet I am sure it is fun! I will love to visit Italy and Switzerland next year and hike everywhere 😍😍
Thanks for this video. My wife and I will be heading there in less than 2 months. Staying in Riomaggiore for 2 nights, and then veranza for 1.. any suggestions for restaurants and cafes? looks absolutely beautiful and we are so desperately in need of a vacation.. we cannot wait.
This is such a great place for a vacation and the weather should be fantastic in May. Each of the villages have a few highly rated restaurants, but I would just check TripAdvisor to find them. We only ate snacks and small bites on this trip, and it's been about 10 years since my last visit when I actually ate at a restaurant, so I'm not sure it's even still there. :) If you're in La Spezia for a meal, I highly recommend La Pia (you'll see it at the end of this video). That pizza was amazing! -Brian
Thanks for the information, nice hiking, the train go from the first town to the last and vice versa ? Can you do it with one ticket only?
Yes. You can buy a "Cinque Terre Treno" card at any train station in Cinque Terre (including La Spezia and Levanto) and that gives you unlimited access to the trains. It also gives you access to the trails, so you don't need to buy a separate card to hike. -Brian
This just made me so excited. I was happy to find this because I wasn't sure how easy it would be to figure out where we were going! It's going to be hot the 1st week of July on that trail though!! Lots of Gelato! How long did the entire trail (one way) take? Also, are you using a GoPro for filming?
All the times and distances are in the description below the video if you want really specific details. Overall, it took us 8 hours from start to finish. But a lot of that time is spent exploring the towns along the way. We're using a Canon G7X Mark II to film this (a link to the camera is also in the description). Have fun and drink lots of water! :) -Brian
Thank you!! Sorry - I didn't even think to open the description! So thorough!
No worries. We had a hard time finding that info before our hike, so we wanted to make sure it was available to help other people plan their hike. Hope it helps you guys! -Brian
Hello --- great video. I have a very subjective question. I see you have traveled to multiple places/regions in Italy.....simply, which place did you like the best?
Oh wow, that is difficult. Cinque Terre is very high on the list, but I think Florence takes the top place in my book. I feel like it's a perfect mix of big city (which I love, being a New Yorker) and classic, old-school Italy. It has museums, great food, and lots of free things to do, too. But honestly, I can talk up the merits of Rome, Pisa, Venice, Lake Como, Sicily, Capri, and pretty much everywhere else we've been. They all have their charm. -Brian
by a local, Congratulations for the video mate! Few visitors have your awareness of this territory and how to experience it properly, most of them just hop on and off the trains to take selfies in the marinas. keep up the good job !
Thank you so much Davide! And I'm jealous that you get to live in such an amazing place. We were so happy to be able to experience it. Hope you have a great day! -Brian
Davide Ricci new to youtube sadly. if i can do all 5 cities hiking in day, how much time do i have to explore each town
Katherine Pospisil I'd say if you start hiking at 9am and finish at 7pm you will have some 45mins/1h for each town, but consider some stops along the hike to rest and look at the landscape.
also bring a lot of water because even though 5 Terre Is not a very hot place (about 27C daytime in summer) hiking under the sun gets really sweaty. oh and wear proper shoes, I have seen too many Americans hiking in flipflops and getting hurt haha
Davide Ricci Grazie mille Davide. that was me 7 years ago when i was there the first time. but we only walked between 2 towns and i didnt know we were doing that so it was def an experience. i am looking forward to doing this next week. would u recommend waking up early enough to start and be able to see the sunrise?
Katherine Pospisil would not reccomend to start hiking when there is not enough light, plus sunrise is at 5 am or something in summertime, so unless you are sleeping in 5 Terre you would have no trains to get there. also the sun rises from the east, so behind the mountains, you would be better off waiting for sunset
Thank you for your video. We will be visiting for 3 days next month and am excited to do the hike. Would Keens be sufficient hiking shoes? Any recommendations for places to eat? Must sees/dos while there? Anything we should avoid?
Some people need more ankle support when hiking, but personally I think Keens would be fine. We don't have any specific recommendations for food or gelato. I'd say make a little plan of when you want to eat a real meal, decide where that will be (like if you start at 9am, which town will you be in around noon?) and look up tripadvisor ratings for restaurants in that town. Then look up the best gelato in the next town. And find the best snacks or pastries in the other towns. Have fun! -Brian
Perfect Little Planet ... Thank you! 🙏
Hi Brian! Where did you guys stay in La Spezia? Also did you see any budget places to stay in one of the villages? We’re planning a trip and we’re looking at options in and around Cinque Terre for lodging.
We stayed with a guy named Marcos on Airbnb. I just checked and it looks like his place is no longer listed. I highly recommend using Airbnb though. You can find a good place in almost any of the towns for about 40 Euro per night. Have fun! -Brian
Great video! When you say a trail is "difficult" or hard, do you mean it's physically tiring or is it hard to walk the trail? I don't have any experience in hiking so I'm wondering if this is doable as a beginner. Also, how's the condition of the trails? Thanks in advance!
When we say difficult, we mean physically demanding. The trails are all very well-maintained (except for the parts with landslides), so nothing is difficult to walk on. They're also very well-marked, so beginning hikers will have an easy time following the trail. -Brian
Thank you for this video! I'm visiting Italy the first week of April (Easter 2018) & going to the Cinque Terre. What was the weather like during Easter 2016? Trying to prepare ourselves for the hike, haha (since I'll be going around the same time of the year that you did)
It was pretty cold in the morning, but perfect hiking weather in the afternoon. I've hiked this in June and it was just uncomfortably hot. Where will you be spending Easter weekend? We were in Florence and it was fantastic! You can check out our Easter Weekend in Florence videos here: czcams.com/video/nAVqKE2XVjk/video.html
Thank you! Yes we are going to Florence too! Going the first 2 weeks of April, going to Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice, Rome, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri. Thinking about Positano but worried the weather won’t be warm enough in early April to visit the beach :\
That sounds like an amazing trip! And yes, Positano will probably still be too cold for the beach, but my cousin was just there in November and although it was too cold to lay out, it was still beautiful and worth visiting. Have fun! -Brian
Hey there! Thanks for this video! Was wondering how long did it take you to do this entire hike? Also, where did you guys stay before heading to Monterosso? My family and I are visiting Cinque Terre in a week, we will be traveling from Florence and would like to know if we will have enough time to hike and go swimming. Would appreciate your input! ;)
Hi Mimi, sorry for the delay in responding. This has been a very busy week for me and I'm just now getting back onto CZcams. The entire hike (including time exploring each town) took us just over 8 hours. We stayed in La Spezia, which is just an 8-minute train to Riomaggiore. I've hiked this twice, and the first time we went from Riomaggiore and ended in Monterosso and then went swimming at the beach in Monterosso, so you will have time if you want. Have fun! -Brian
Thanks for the great showcase of a beautiful hike! I was wondering how many miles the entire trail is from point A to B.
VanMaiTai All of the distances we hiked are in the description. So whatever points you want to use, you'll see how far it is and how long it took us. -Brian
Monterosso is 12km (7.5 miles) from Riomaggiore. But add in time to explore each town.
I'm so sorry i totally missed that!! I had to watch the video again. But thank you for answering! It's what I get for double tasking. I miss important info LOL. I'm hoping to run/hike this entire trail in October so hopefully most of the trail will be open.
No worries. :) Have fun. Good luck running that trail. That'll be an awesome experience!
What month did you film this? I am considering visiting next May or June... just concerned about the crowds . It looks like it wasn't too bad while you were there?
We filmed this in late March. We've hiked it in March, June, and September. It will definitely be busier on the trail when you go (compared to this video), but even when it's busy you mostly hike by yourself, you just pass more people going the opposite direction. In the towns is where you really notice the difference. Restaurants and gelato places will be packed, so plan extra time if you want to eat in town, otherwise bring your own food. -Brian
Great Video! What time of year was this?
We went at the end of March. I've been a few times and Spring is definitely my favorite. It's not very crowded and the weather is great. -Brian
Hi Brian! Me and my husband a trip in May to Italy and one of out targets in Cinque Terre, where did you stay?
Hi Paola, I've hiked Cinque Terre twice. The first time I stayed in Riomaggiore and the second time (this video) we stayed in La Spezia. Honestly any town is fine - it really depends on your schedule. You have to go through La Spezia to get to Cinque Terre, so if you're getting in late, I suggest just getting a place there in La Spezia close to the train station. Otherwise, staying in any of the towns in Cinque Terre is charming. Have fun! -Brian
Looks exhausting
...but so worth it. :)
great video! booked a few days for next month and was wondering about hiking prices. is it 7.50 € between each town? Thanks!
Great question. No, the 7.50 is a one time admission to the national park for the day. Whether you hike between two towns or all five, it's the same price. -Brian
However, on a weekend , when you want to jump on a train the ticket offices can be a nightmare, so just pay the €18.20 if you can afford it, for the trail, unlimited train pass, it is way more convenient, and you are supporting Italys National Parks.
1:48 I was so happy for that kid lmao.
Great video. Your girlfriend is super cute.
Haha, yeah. I'm happy I got that on film. :) And thank you. I think so too. -Brian
@@PerfectLittlePlanet Any tips in general when traveling here. Looking to go summer 2022!
I will be visiting this June 2018, your video was published 2016. you think by now the landslides have been clear and open the trail? Does anyone there forecast landslides in C.T?
As of this winter (2018), those trails are still closed. I heard rumors that some may be opening in the Spring, but I haven't heard from anybody to verify that. Please let me know if they are open when you go. Have fun! -Brian
@@PerfectLittlePlanet I'm heading there during the new years weekend. I'll let you guys know ;)
Is there a website I can check if the trails are open?
Where would you stay if you were going to spend the majority of your trip in the Cinque Terre? My fiance' and I are planning a trip. We want to spend the majority of our trip there and explore. Any suggestions would be helpful, thanks
Hi Jacob, so sorry for the delay in responding! I must have missed your comment. Are you still planning your trip? My favorite village to explore is Vernazza, so I'd suggest staying there. But Monterosso is larger (more restaurants and shops and it's the only village with a beach) so if you're staying longer, that might keep you more entertained. None of the villages has any nightlife, so if you want that, I'd suggest staying outside the Cinque Terre in La Spezia. -Brian
is it safe to have a hike after 21.30 from monterasso to vernaza? any suggestion?
I wouldn't recommend that. There are a few places on that section of the trail with steep drop-offs and cliffs. Plus the best part of the trail is the view, and you wouldn't really get that at night. If you want to see Vernazza at night, you can stay in Vernazza until after sunset and then hike up the trail from Vernazza about 5 minutes and there's a great overlook (at 1:30 in this video). -Brian
Which two island should I hike if i only have half day in the area? (cruise stop) thanks.
Vernazza is the prettiest of the five towns, so if you only have time for two, I'd say take the train to Monterosso and then hike back to Vernazza. If that doesn't work for you, your next best option is the do the short hike between Riomaggiore and Manarola. That's a close second to Vernazza. Have fun! -Brian
super helpful. thank you much!
You're welcome. You're going to love it! Where else are you stopping on your cruise?
You can check train times using trenitalia's website. There are two stations in Pisa. Make sure you get off at Pisa S. Rossoro (NOT Pisa centrale). We did a halfday in Pisa also if you want to watch that video.
One day in Athens from cruise port.. what are your recommendations?
So! It is still possible to hike the entire trail correct? Its just little harder now?
Yes. The main trail closes periodically for repairs to landslides or other maintenance, but there are multiple trails a little higher up the mountain, so you can always hike all five towns. But you're right, it's just a little harder. Have fun! -Brian
Is it enough time to explore cinque terre in one day? Did you feel like you missed anything or needed more time to explore each town?
That really depends. It's not enough time if you really want to experience each town in Cinque Terre. You can't really appreciate a town if you're only there for an hour. For that I'd suggest staying a night in one of the towns so you can relax and meander after sunset, have a nice dinner, and really soak it in. If you just want to _see_ each town and get a feel for the area, yes, one day is fine to hike through. -Brian
The via dell'amorre was close?and you hike another route?
Yes and it is still closed. We hiked up through Volastra. It was quite a bit longer than Via Dell'amore, but absolutely beautiful. The hike takes you up though vineyards are areas of Cinque Terre that people normally skip. And of course, the train is still an option! -Isa
I did not take any of the high trails when there and missed some nice views. Taking the high trail the entire way from Monterosso al Mare to Riomaggiore in one day is a mark of accomplishment among the locals. At the Monterosso train station, on the ground floor there is a tiny bar and the owner / bartender Gian Carlo knows all of the trails.
I've never taken the entire high trail. That is a great idea. Maybe next time we go back to Cinque Terre, I'll see if we can do that. I'll ask Gian Carlo for his tips. Thanks! -Brian
Gian Carlo's friend Enzo is a broker for apartments. I got an efficiency apartment for 35. Enzo has a souvenir shop in the old town part of Monterosso up the left path. He is in the Rick Steves guide. They both have completed the high trail, round trip, in one day.
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ROUND TRIP?! Ok, that's a challenge I don't know if I can accept. Good for them!
two legs of the hike per day on the "low" trail was just about as much as I could do in a day. Curious that the most developed segment is the most often closed segment due to landslides. I suspect that they cut into the hill too deeply to make that nice level, wide, stone paved path.
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Moda Italiana. Somewhere in my 70's photos, i have a picture of 4 women outside of Manarola loaded down with saplings, being herded by a perfectly healthy man.
Rolling Stones song, "Beast of Burden."
I hope the times have changed enough that you won't see that picture nowadays. Those farms look pretty labor-intensive, but let's hope the work is shared equally between genders. -Brian
Well I’m defiantly getting the train to each town 😅😴
Look for the Cinque Terre Card _Treno_ (Train). It's 13-16 Euro, depending on the month you go, and it is good for unlimited rides on the trains between the towns. You can buy a 1- or 2-day pass. Have fun! -Brian
at 0:54 you mentioned wear layers when it's hot? :) i believe wear less layers when it's hot... :)
We recommend you wear layers because it starts out cold and then gets hot. You're definitely right - wear less layers when it's hot. :)
@@PerfectLittlePlanet thanks we hiked early may and we just wore t-shirt and shorts... we hiked first thing in the morning :)
Is the path that you did on all trails?
Yes, on All Trails they break it up by section between each town. Look for all the trails starting with "Sentiero Azzurro" or Blue Trail.
This is stunning! I have videos on my channel about the great coast of Orange County California. I think this is the modern equivalent of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast.
For sure, driving up the PCH above San Luis Obispo is GORGEOUS! -Brian
Hi! What airport to get to Cinque Tierre?
Depends on where you're flying from. Locally, the closest major airport would be Pisa. Internationally, your best bet would likely be Milan and then take a train to La Spezia.
I have 8 days in Italy, how is this itinerary? I'm not going to hike Cinque Terre, just take train between the villages and do a short 20 minute hike.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday night: Rome
Tuesday, Wednesday night: Florence
Thursday night: La Spezia (Cinque Terre)
Friday, Saturday night: Venice, then fly back Sunday
I think that's a fantastic itinerary. You'll want to spend more time in each location, but what you've got will give you a good taste of each city. We've been to Italy 4 times and we can never get enough. There is always more to see and do. Have fun! -Brian
Great travel video. Its like we were really there with you.
Video 101 a beautiful woman makes most videos even better. thanks
Thanks so much, Tim. We try to make our videos as realistic as possible so it really does feel like you're traveling with us. We feel like it helps people prepare to go visit these places themselves. And thanks for the compliment! :)
What month was this hike?
We hiked this in late March.
Very nice video! However, the signs show walking time, not distance. So it would have been 1 hour from Manarola to Monterosso, not 1 km :) And I think it's walking time measured by people of the CAI, who are expert hikers!
That's interesting. I tried to double check all the distances and I thought the signs were all accurate, but if you're right, and that part only took us 48 minutes, I feel pretty good about our pace if the experts say it's an hour. :) -Brian
How many hours did it take in terms of actual hiking time?
Based on the times I put in the description, it looks like we had about 5.5 hours of actual hiking time. That's pretty slow considering we only hiked about 8 miles (13km), but we took a ton of pictures and video along the way, so I guess that makes sense. :) -Brian
@@PerfectLittlePlanet awesome! I'm going to Italy in May and I'm trying to plan a weekend trip to Cinque terre with some of my friends, thanks for this cool video!
You're welcome. May is a perfect time to hike Cinque Terre. Have a great time! -Brian
You did all that in a day?
Yes! I've done it twice now. You can totally do it.
Love these videos of Italy but, if I may make a suggestion, that you slow down a little and speak a little louder, I think it would improve your videos as it would allow the viewer to really take in what they are seeing. At the moment it is all just a blur because it feels so rushed. No hate here just a friendly suggestion. Thanks for work you put into these and for taking us along!
Thanks for the suggestion Beth. I'm always trying to improve, so I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. -Brian
yes, please. Slow down. minimum 3 seconds per scene so your viewers can process what they are seeing. You know what you're seeing because you were there. You have great pictures, but the scene changed so quick i had to stop watching at 2:16.
Beth Moody I agree. Have to keep pausing if I want to digest view.
Beth Moody try Vic Stefanu’s videos, calm and relaxed.
I agree that the pace was a little too quick and the music overpowered his audio. But I still appreciated the work that went into pulling it together.
how do you afford all this travel
We're always looking for discount tickets anywhere. And we both work remotely, so we often continue working even though we're in a new location, so we don't have to take vacation days. I travel for work, so a lot of my solo trips are paid for. This Italy trip, however, was a real vacation that we'd saved up for.
Farfalla...farfalla vendetta, farfalla vendetta
Hahaha, Simpsons. Nice.
Man why don't u tell about castle of Eris's
I don't even know about the Castle of Eris. I just tried to look it up, but couldn't find anything. Tell me more. -Brian
castle of Lerici
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You guys need proper trail/hiking shoes. Ill bet your feet hurt after all of that..
Our feet were actually fine, it was our legs that were soar! We didn't want to bring proper hiking shoes just for one day, since we'd have to carry them around while traveling the rest of Italy. But honestly, I don't think the trail was that difficult that it would require them. -Brian
No wonder you're hot. fully dressed in July.
He actually hiked this in March. It takes me a few months to edit videos so I didn't get it uploaded until July. It was 38°F when we left La Spezia, but it got a lot warmer during the hike (plus, we were hiking, so that warmed us up, too).
You have a nice face, but very few people want to be two inches away from it. Start again.
Hahaha, thanks for the advice.
WTF, cinque terre, in one day??!?!?!? Thank you, but NO.
Totally agree that you should spend longer if you can, but some people don't have that much time on their vacations and I wanted to show that it was possible to visit all five towns in one day. Better to experience them a little than nothing at all. -Brian
annoying music
Thanks for the comment. Music is the hardest thing for me to get right.