Cinque Terre Sentiero Azzurro
Also known as: Blue Path
The Cinque Terre Sentiero Azzurro - the "Blue Trail" linking the five iconic pastel villages along the Ligurian coast
The route
The line through Liguria, Italy - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Spring and autumn (avoid summer crowds/heat)
Mediterranean heat and sun; slippery after rain
Best spring/autumn; SECTIONS CLOSE after landslides (the Via dell’Amore has been on-off for years) - check the current status. Confirm.
On the trail
A coastal path linking the five clifftop villages, with steps and vineyards
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Extremely busy
Walk the open sections; the higher trails when the coast path is closed
Getting there & staying
Monterosso to Riomaggiore (train links all villages)
The local train links all five villages (and closed-section detours)
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Monterosso / La Spezia; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
A Cinque Terre trail card is required for the Sentiero Azzurro; some sections may be closed - verify. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Landslide closures, heat, crowds, slippery steps
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.