Trekking trails in Portovenere
- The Alta Via of the Cinque Terre (AV5T): 598-1 Portovenere - Telegrafo
- Portovenere-Riomaggiore: paths 598-1, 593 and 593 V
- Path 529 Marola-Il Piano-Cave del Piano e AVG Cave della Castellana-Portovenere
- Path 516 Le Grazie – Forte Muzzerone – La Martina
- Path 518 C: Via Mortea. Le Grazie – Varignano - Sant'Antonio
The information reported here is for guidance only. We assume no responsibility for the actual practicability of the path.
The Alta Via of the Cinque Terre (AV5T): 598-1 Portovenere - Telegrafo
Journey time: 3 hours and 20 minutes. (Return: 3 hours)
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Length: 4,725 km
Difference in altitude: 254 mt
Itinerary: Portovenere, Sella Derbi, Bocca del Cavalin, Campiglia, Sant'Antonio, Telegrafo.
From Portovenere one of the most panoramic is the Alta Via delle Cinque Terre. The first stage (598-1, AV5T), probably the most traveled, climbs steeply along a staircase from Piazza Bastreri, towards the village of Campiglia and the Telegrafo, from which it is then possible to descend towards Riomaggiore along path 593 in less than two hours.
Detailed information on the route of the path 598-1 Portovenere - Telegrafo
The beginning of the staircase from Piazza Bastreri.
Portovenere-Riomaggiore: paths 598-1, 593 e 593V
Walking time: From 5 to 6 hours, depending on the pace.
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Length: 13 km approx
Difference in altitude: 254 mt 598-1; 466 mt 593; 296 mt 593V
Itinerary: Portovenere, Sella Derbi, Bocca del Cavalin, Campiglia, Sant'Antonio, Telegrafo, Lemmen, Sanctuary of Montenero, Riomaggiore.
A classic of trekking in the Cinque Terre and surroundings. The Portovenere-Riomaggiore stretch involves two trekking paths, the 598-1 of the Alta Via delle Cinque Terre, above, the 593 Telegrafo-Riomaggiore, which reaches the sanctuary of Montenero and the 593V which goes down to Riomaggiore.
After arriving at the Telegrafo as indicated, the path descends towards the cluster of houses of Lemmen and continues up to the Sanctuary of Montenero. From here the "Via Grande" leads directly to Riomaggiore above the train station.
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Path 529 Marola-Il Piano-Cave del Piano e AVG Cave della Castellana-Portovenere
Journey time: 1 and half hour
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Length: 3 km approx
Itinerary: Marola, Il Piano, Cave della Castellana, Monte Castellana, Monte Muzzerone, Portovenere.
The route begins in the small village of Marola (not Manarola), the first one you meet from La Spezia towards Portovenere. From Marola center, go up a staircase from Via del Montale which sometimes becomes a dirt road, crossing the asphalted road several times, but always well signposted.
Climb up to the Cave della Castellana and up to the top of Monte Castellana, where there are antennas and repeaters. Here there is a crossroads that leads to Campiglia or Portovenere.
Continue for the latter on the left, initially flat and then downhill towards Monte Muzzerone and the Portoro marble quarries. The last stretch is that of the AV5T, with a steep descent, however rewarded by wonderful views of the village and arriving near the cemetery and the castle of Portovenere, until you go down to Piazza Bastreri.
The red white sign along Via del Montale.
The beginning of the staircase in Via Libertà:
The stairs on Via Porto Venere:
The arrival at the Muzzerone car park and the continuation of the path:
The point where the path comes out on the asphalt road for the third time:
The slope before the strong Muzzerone where you leave the paved road:
End of the path and arrival at the AVG under the Muzzerone Refuge:
Path 516 Le Grazie – Forte Muzzerone – La Martina
Travel time: 1 hour and 15 minutes (return: 45 minutes)
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Length: 1.9 km
Path 516 climbs from Le Grazie, intersecting path 517, then the AVG descending to Monte Muzzerone and rejoining the AVG under the Muzzerone Refuge, towards Portovenere.
From Via Libertà in Le Grazie, a staircase that proceeds along Via Alessandro Carpena goes up to Via Portovenere. After a few meters to the left, a staircase on the right goes up into the woods until it intersects the asphalt road that goes up to Forte Muzzerone three times. Then follow the road for a few meters, leaving it on the left with the fort clearly visible on the right, continuing towards Portovenere.
The beginning of the climb to Grazie along Via Varignano Vecchio:
On the right, the arrival of the staircase on the SP30; on the left the continuation of the route:
The arrival at the church of Sant'Antonio:
The end of trail 518:
The staircase leading down to the sea:
Path Via Mortea. Le Grazie – Varignano – Sant'Antonio
Travel time: 30 minutes (return: 30 minutes)
Difficulty: E - Hiking
Length: 1.3 km
Connecting path from Le Grazie to Portovenere, crossing the Mortea and Martina area halfway up the hill, named after a girl who inspired a local legend, who fell in love with a Genoese sailor.
From Le Grazie, not far from the sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Grazie, the road goes up that leads to the Roman Villa of Varignano and which emerges on the state road to Portovenere. Cross the road and continue uphill to the small church of Sant'Antonio. From here take the municipal lane that descends towards the state road.
About 150 meters on the right begins a staircase that leads towards the sea of Portovenere on Via Olivo.
The Via Mortea path can continue towards Portovenere, lengthening the route, continuing on the asphalt road after the small church of Sant'Antonio along path 518, going up until it meets path 517. Take this last path on the left towards Portovenere, following it in its entirety until the intersection with path 519 near the Muzzerone refuge. From here it is possible to go down to Portovenere along the 519 or passing by the Muzzerone Refuge and taking the Alta Via del Golfo.
