Monterossa to Levanto

After a relatively easy day strolling around Porto Venere, Mary and I were up for a longer hike. The terrain to the north beckoned, so we chose to hike from the Cinque Terra town of Monterossa to the somewhat larger city of Levanto.

Mileage markers do not, in fact, indicate mileage but estimated hiking duration. Here we are two hours and five minutes from Levanto. For the most part the times were surprisingly accurate.

From Monterossa the trail rises steeply up numerous long stair sections.

Looking back along the coast to the Cinque Terre villages.

The trail climbs up to this medieval chapel at Punta Mesco.

Once round Punta Mesco the trail heads north, high above the rugged wild coastline.

On the journey north the trail winds in and out of small, deeply wooded drainages.

Eventually we arrived at the outskirts of Levanto.

We walked briefly on a road with fabulous estates above and below.

Our first glimpse down to the small city of Levanto.

An easy stroll on the beach was a pleasant way to end the hike.

We enjoyed a fine meal in town before catching the train back to Corniglia.
Another wonderful day!