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Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday, April 28,
2008:
We rendezvous at 1:00
pm in the lobby at our Hotel in Monterosso, the most northern of the 5
villages for introductions, a trip overview, and instructions. We will
take the ferry from Monterosso to
Riomaggiore and return by train. This is a wonderful way to see the
entire Cinque Terre from the viewpoint of the Sea. After our second
meeting at 6:00pm, we will have a get acquainted dinner. (not included
in trip price)
DAY 2, Tuesday, April 29,
2008:
Hike from Momterosso
north to Levanto and return by the high trail. Hiking time 6 hr. Ascent
est. 1000ft
Alternative would be
after reaching Levanto, to take the train to Portofino and explore this
beautiful village and countryside.
DAY 3, Wednesday, April
30, 2008:
Hike from Monterosso
on trail 16 up to Colla Di Gritta, 1000 ft., then on to Foce Drignana,
1762 ft. and then down to Vernazza on the sea. Train back to
Monterosso. Hiking time 5 hours. Ascent est 1762 ft.
DAY 4, Thursday, May 1,
2008:
We take the train to
Riomaggiore and then take low coastal path back to Monterosso. Hiking
time 5 hours. Ascent 500 ft. This is the most famous and most popular
trail in Cinque Terre.
DAY 5, Friday, May 2, 2008:
We take the train to
Riomaggiore. We hike the high trail to Telegrafo (1700 ft.); then to
Sella La Croce and on to the high point on Mount Capri ,3110 ft. to
Monte Marvede (2200 ft.) to Foce Drignana and back down to the sea at
Vernazza. Train back to Monterosso. Hiking time 6-7 hours.
DAY 6, Saturday, May 3,
2008:
We take the train to
Riomaggiore. Hike from Riomaggiore to Porto Venere. Hiking time 5
hours. If we have time, we can take the ferry and explore Palmaria
Island. Train back to Monterosso.
DAY 7, Sunday, May 7, 2008:
We depart.
The
original trip is full however if there is enough interest a second
section will be added using the same dates and itinerary and led as a
separate trip by Ken Kaufman. For more
information contact Ken Kaufman, 123 Jordan St, Skaneateles, NY 13152;
(315) 685-5990; KaufmanPE@verizon.net
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