Places
Hike·Hard·Sporty·Hidden gem
Scalinata di Monesteroli, Campiglia
Liguria
Generations of vine-growers built this narrow ladder of stone steps straight down the cliff face from Campiglia to the wave-washed hamlet of Monesteroli — a handful of roofless cellars and a jetty. The descent and re-ascent are relentless, the setting extraordinary, and the drops beside the steps are real.
Duration
3–4 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
March – June, September – November
Parking · Free
Free parking in Campiglia village.
Water
Fountain in Campiglia; nothing on the descent.
Highlights
- Cliff-face vineyard staircase
- Sea-level hamlet of stone cellars
- Views to Palmaria and the Gulf of Poets
With your dog
Fit, sure-footed dogs only — hundreds of steep, uneven stone steps with sea-cliff drops.
