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dell'Amore. If you're not up to going the full distance, try walking as far as the middle
village, Corniglia, and getting a train back.
Since the 2011 floods, the paths have been in a more delicate state and prone to period-
ic closures. At the time of writing only half of the iconic Sentiero Azzurro was open.
However, Cinque Terre has a whole network of spectacular trails and you can still plan a
decent village-to-village hike by choosing from any of 30 numbered paths (bear in mind
that this can add quite a few kilometres onto your walk). The key in the current climate is
to check ahead. For the most up-to-date trail information check
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Just a few kilometres shy of a full-blown marathon, the 38km
Sentiero Rosso
(Red trail;
marked No 1 on maps) - which runs from Porto Venere to Levanto - dangles a tempting
challenge to experienced walkers who aim to complete it in nine to 12 hours. For every
100 people you see on the Sentiero Azzurro, there are less than a dozen up here plying
their way along a route that is mainly flat, tree-covered and punctuated with plenty of
shortcuts. An early start is assured by an efficient train and bus connection to Porto Venere
(via La Spezia), while refreshments en route are possible in a liberal smattering of wel-
coming bars and restaurants.
