Terre, Italy Day16 24Aug2010
Started the hike from Riomaggiore at 9:30am and finished in Montrrosso
al Mare at 2:15pm. The trail is 12km that connects all 5 villages. The
route from village 1 to 4 was not too difficult, aside from the 365
steps uphill in Corniglia. The path from Vernazza to Monterosso al
Mare was the most challenging part of the hike. Not only you're
starting to get tired, but you have to go uphill for quite some time
before you get a little bit of flat path, then a very narrow (12"-14")
path with no railings to keep you from falling off the mountain. Glad
I'm somewhat fit enough to do this hike. The scenery was absolutely
stunning! The Lonley Planet 'Hiking in Italy' guide mentioned this
hike is expected to last 2.5-5 hours! I maybe unfit, but can't
imagine how anyone can finish this hike in 2.5 hours except for running!
After the hike, I had a decent lunch and then lie on the beach for
some reading and sunbathing for an hour and a half.
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