Alta Via Cinque Terre
Description
The tour starts in Levanto and initially rides steadily uphill on an asphalt road to the Passo del Termine. The route then changes to a narrow single trail that rides uphill for a short, crisp section. This section is mostly rideable on an e-mountainbike, but those without a motor will probably have to push a few meters here. The path then flattens out and winds its way down a varied single trail back to the main road.
The next climb follows: first a short stretch on asphalt, then further on a bumpy but continuously rideable gravel path up to the Piana della Corvara. The actual Alta Via Cinque Terre begins at this striking crossroads - a fantastic, super-flowing S1 trail that runs seemingly endlessly along the ridge. Especially in spring, when the trees are still bare of leaves, there are always spectacular views down to the sea.
Although there are always short climbs along the way, the Alta Via Cinque Terre generally rides at a gentle gradient. In the Monte Grosso area, the path briefly widens a little, but then soon changes back into a playful trail up to Colle del Telegrafo. This completes the section of the Alta Via - probably one of the longest and smoothest trails in Liguria.
Now the final descent to Riomaggiore begins, which is significantly more challenging than the previous trail sections. It starts with a technical crossing to the Montenero church (level S3). The trail then becomes smoother, but remains rough and is interspersed with steps in places (S2 to S3). This is how you finally reach the picturesque village of Riomaggiore, one of the most beautiful villages in the famous Cinque Terre.
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Details of the tour
31 km
1110 m
1110 m
6 above sea level
779 above sea level
Levanto
Riomaggiore
3415
well suited
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User comments (4)
About the author: Thomas Giger
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If you have enough energy left in your legs, you can avoid the busy climb up to Colle di Grita by riding side roads and trails. To do this, ride along the small paved road from Camping 5 Terre until you reach the connecting road that leads to the Camillotto Trail. Then ride the "Fontana sopra mare" trail, which is easily rideable in this direction except for two or three sections. A wonderful, rewarding trail with views of the valley. The trailhead is hidden; it’s located behind the gate of the last house on the right. Stay on the upper Fontana Trail until you reach a small forest road that leads up to Colle di Gritta via a few steep sections. On the cozy terrace of the "Il Colle di Monterosso" hotel, you can refuel with a well-deserved cappuccino and focaccia. To avoid another long stretch on the paved road, I recommend taking the small mountain road to the left after the Madonna di Soviore and then turning onto the "Termine Trail." This trail starts as a wide path, has a few uphill sections, and then becomes increasingly narrow and flowy until it meets the SP38 road, where you continue on the original route after the intersection. The final trail section above Riomaggiore is not rideable even for trial riders—I recommend descending on the paved road all the way to Riomaggiore.
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Col de Telegrafo to Riomaggiore... "It starts with a technical traverse to the Montenero church (level S3)." RIDE: Who described this nonsense...not recommended. Partly rideable and partly unrideable blocked very high steps with carrying passage upwards. If necessary, ride down towards the church at an altitude of 530 m (I can't describe it because we followed the track), but we wouldn't ride into the crowded Riomaggiore again. Ride on...
We highly recommend this section. The trail there has a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike and one section where you’ll have to carry it (about 50 Höhenmeter of uphill walking). However, about 95 percent of it is rideable.