The Blue Path is the easiest, the most famous and the most popular path in the entire Cinque Terre.
It is divided into four sections and connects all the five villages of the Cinque Terre. Total length: 12 km / 7.5 miles.

Entry to the path is charged, because very often after autumn rains some of its parts are closed for repair. Entry ticket varies depending upon number of open sections; usually it is EUR 5-7. The same ticket includes many other things (read more details about the ticket here).

Refer the map above to know about the routes in advance. If you are interested in more detailed information and in seeing the itinerary in 3D format: download this file and run it in Google Earth program (altitude of the paths can also be known).

Limits and restrictions for visiting the Park of the Cinque Terre in 2026-2027 (limited number)

There has been some discussion recently about whether to impose a limit on numbers because of the constant increase in tourists to the Park. An app which was created in 2017 with a map of the trails (Apple Store, Google Play) will be improved. It is planned that with this app it will be possible to create a virtual waiting list for walking the paid routes in the future. For the moment there is no additional information, nor do we know in which year this will take effect. Keep checking our website because we will be the first to inform you as soon as this information is available.
It is important to note that this limit will be applied only to the paid routes, while you will still be able to visit the villages and the free walking trails with no limitations. Compare the free itineraries with the paid ones on this site: Popular walking trails in the Cinque Terre - bestofcinqueterre.com.