Levanto to Monterosso trekking tour: Cinque Terre coast views

Walk the clifftop path between two Cinque Terre villages

A half-day guided trek from Levanto to Monterosso that follows the Cinque Terre coastline, climbing through Mediterranean scrub and vineyard terraces to reach Punta Mesco, where you stop to view the entire coast, then continue to the ruins of the Benedictine Monastery of Sant'Antonio before descending into Monterosso. An environmental guide leads the route in English or Italian, and the trek requires moderate fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided trek from Levanto to Monterosso

• Cross Levanto medieval centre and old port
• Climb path through woods with sea views
• Visit Lovara farm and vineyards
• Follow panoramic path to Punta Mesco
• Stop at Punta Mesco panoramic viewpoint
• Walk to panoramic balcony overlooking Cinque Terre
• Visit Sant'Antonio monastery ruins and traffic light station
• Descend panoramic path to Monterosso centre

The experience

The walk starts in Levanto's medieval center and climbs inland through the woods, passing the Lovara farm (a restored agricultural property with vegetable gardens and vineyards) before the path swings back toward the coast. Once you reach the road, you turn right and head toward Punta Mesco, where the real views begin: a panoramic stop lets you see the entire Cinque Terre coast and the sea below. The stretch that follows is the most dramatic part of the day, a clifftop path with the sea on one side and the villages strung along the coast on the other.

From the panoramic balcony, you continue to the Monastery of Sant'Antonio, a Benedictine ruin dating to around 1000 AD, and stop at the old lighthouse station nearby. Both offer views back across the Cinque Terre. The final descent follows a staircase path down the hillside into Monterosso, where the trek ends in the village center. The whole route takes about five hours, and your guide handles the navigation and context for the sites along the way.

What’s included

• Environmental guide service in English or Italian.
• the entire route from Levanto to Monterosso with stops at Punta Mesco, the Monastery of Sant'Antonio, and the lighthouse station.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Train station bar”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Trekking con me

Is this one for you?The climb out of Levanto is steep and the full route takes five hours of continuous walking, so this trek suits people with moderate hiking fitness who want the Cinque Terre coast without a boat or car.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is the Monastery of Sant'Antonio that we visit on this trek?

The Monastery of Sant'Antonio is a Benedictine ruin dating back to around 1000 AD, situated on the clifftop between Punta Mesco and Monterosso. You stop there to see the remains and visit the adjacent ancient lighthouse station, both with views across the Cinque Terre coast.

Can I do this trek if I'm not very fit?

The trek requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The route climbs steeply from Levanto in the early stages and involves sustained walking over five hours, so it suits people comfortable with regular hiking rather than casual strollers.

What can I see from Punta Mesco?

From Punta Mesco, you can see the entire Cinque Terre coast and the sea. The trek includes a stop at this panoramic point, and later reaches an even more dramatic viewpoint (described as the most beautiful panoramic balcony of the excursion) with views of all five villages.

What happens at the end of the trek in Monterosso?

The trek ends in the center of Monterosso after you descend from the Hermitage along a panoramic staircase path. From there, you're free to explore the village or use nearby public transportation to return to Levanto or other destinations.