Cinque Terre Hiking Pass?

[Macdooger4]

We are visiting Vernazza and then driving over to Riomaggiore after that (as part of a tour). We would like to walk to the top of the towns to see the beautiful views. Do we need a hiking pass to do so? We are not walking between towns, just wanting to climb up to see the view.

 

How long does it take to get to the top approx?

[marazul]

7 minutes ago, Macdooger4 said:

We are visiting Vernazza and then driving over to Riomaggiore after that (as part of a tour). We would like to walk to the top of the towns to see the beautiful views. Do we need a hiking pass to do so? We are not walking between towns, just wanting to climb up to see the view.

 

How long does it take to get to the top approx?

No need for a pass to walk in the towns.  They are towns like any other, but a lot prettier.

Find out if you have the option of taking the ferry to Riomaggiore and meeting your guide there. You have a long day in port so you have plenty of time to do that.

[mapleleaves]

The park web site has loads of info and hopefully will provide the info you are looking for:

Footpaths (cinqueterre.eu.com)

 

I wasn't on a cruise when I visited CT. A fabulous DIY day! 

I boarded the ferry at Monterosso, and stayed on board until the end at Riomaggiore, then walked back to Vernazza and Corniglia where I caught the train back to Monterosso.

The ferry provides incredible views of the villages; definitely the highlight, moreso than the views from the trails.

[Macdooger4]

18 minutes ago, marazul said:

No need for a pass to walk in the towns.  They are towns like any other, but a lot prettier.

Find out if you have the option of taking the ferry to Riomaggiore and meeting your guide there. You have a long day in port so you have plenty of time to do that.

OK, so if we want to hike to the top of the cliffs, we don't need a pass?

[marazul]

1 minute ago, Macdooger4 said:

OK, so if we want to hike to the top of the cliffs, we don't need a pass?

Correct.

[Macdooger4]

1 minute ago, mapleleaves said:

The park web site has loads of info and hopefully will provide the info you are looking for:

Footpaths (cinqueterre.eu.com)

 

I wasn't on a cruise when I visited CT. A fabulous DIY day! 

I boarded the ferry at Monterosso, and stayed on board until the end at Riomaggiore, then walked back to Vernazza and Corniglia where I caught the train back to Monterosso.

The ferry provides incredible views of the villages; definitely the highlight, moreso than the views from the trails.

Thank you! Maybe we will see if we can take the Ferry between our two stops

[Macdooger4]

4 minutes ago, marazul said:

Correct.

Thank you!! Appreciate your patience with me 🙂

[marazul]

13 minutes ago, Macdooger4 said:

Thank you!! Appreciate your patience with me 🙂

Patience is very long right now. I am stuck in the house with covid rebound for a couple more days. (Almost no symptoms, but positive test.) You are providing me with lots of entertainment. 🙂

Edited January 13, 2023 by marazul

[marazul]

12 minutes ago, Macdooger4 said:

Thank you! Maybe we will see if we can take the Ferry between our two stops

They run frequently and you can buy tickets at any of the ports.

[Macdooger4]

38 minutes ago, marazul said:

Patience is very long right now. I am stuck in the house with covid rebound for a couple more days. (Almost no symptoms, but positive test.) You are providing me with lots of entertainment. 🙂

lol, glad to help and sorry you are sick. I clearly know nothing about Europe