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Viewpoint·Easy·Family·Popular

Santuario di Montenero, Riomaggiore

Liguria

A stepped path (or the park shuttle) climbs from Riomaggiore through vineyards to the sanctuary of the Madonna di Montenero on its 340 m spur. The terrace and the nearby AV5T ridge path give the postcard panorama of the whole coast, from Punta Mesco to the Portovenere headland.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
Year-round

Parking · Paid

Paid parking at Riomaggiore; steep walk or shuttle bus up.

Water

Fountain at the sanctuary and in Riomaggiore.

Highlights

  • Panorama of all five villages at once
  • Vineyard path up from Riomaggiore
  • On the Cinque Terre ridge trail (AV5T)

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the path and sanctuary terrace.