Weekend Trip: Hiking the Cinque Terre
Date from: Monday, July 17, 2023
Date to: Thursday, August 17, 2023
Date: Friday, September 8th - Sunday, September 10th, 2023
Duration: 3 Days and 2 Nights
Participation Fee: € 325
Pre-departure mandatory meeting: Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 pm in F.G.3
Mandatory requirements:
- Students must be 18 years old or older to participate in the activity.
- An Athletics physical conducted by an Italian sport doctor is mandatory
- Hiking boots are mandatory (the entry fee includes free boot rental)
Last Day to register and pay: by Wednesday, August 16th.
Last day to withdraw from activity and get your refund: by Wednesday, August 23rd.
No show/late Cancelation fee: € 325
By purchasing this activity, you are accepting the terms and conditions.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: please keep in mind that all JCU Student Services sponsored trips and outdoor activities are subject to change according to conditions including, but not limited to, weather.
About the Cinque Terre!
The Cinque Terre, or “the five towns,” is a string of five old fishing villages perched high on the Italian Riviera in the region Liguria, which until recently were linked only by mule tracks and accessible only by rail or water.
Hiking along this scenic coastline is the best way to explore the five villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
The Cinque Terre is noted for its beauty. Over centuries, people have carefully built terraces to cultivate grapes and olives on the rugged, steep landscape right up to the cliffs that overlook the Mediterranean Sea.
The breathtaking views of harbors far below the wild but hospitable coastline along with the medieval fortresses and plentiful vines and vibrant colors make this a memorable holiday.
The Cinque Terre Hiking Weekend trip has been designed to offer an incredible hiking experience along one of the greatest UNESCO Site in the world. We will have the chance to hike along the wonderful coasts of the Cinque Terre, where nature, villages, and terraces of vineyards offer fantastic surroundings to the challenging paths.
While we will spend most of our time hiking around the Cinque Terre, Portovenere, and Palmaria Island, there will also be time to discover the beauties of the small villages, getting lost among the local colorful alleys, and will also have free time to spend and relax at the wonderful beaches.
WEEKEND TRIP SCHEDULE
First day
9:40 AM: Meeting at Ostiense Station
2:30 PM: Check-in at the hotel "Bella Napoli" in La Spezia, and packed lunch
3:00 PM: first hiking session
7:00 PM: return to La Spezia hotel
8:00 PM: hotel dinner and free time
Second day
7:30 AM: hotel breakfast
8:30 AM: depart for second hiking session with packed lunch
8:30 PM: hotel dinner and free time
Third day
7:30 AM: hotel breakfast
8:30 AM: depart for final hiking session
1:30 PM: hotel lunch
3:50 PM: train back to Rome
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Train tickets Rome – La Spezia – Rome
- Train tickets Cinque Terre Express
- Access to the hiking paths
- Local transportations
- 2-nights' accommodation
- Breakfasts, packed lunches, dinners
- Chaperones and leaders
WHAT TO BRING
- JCU ID
- Passport/ Copy of passport
- Personal water bottle
- Snacks for the train trip
- Backpack
- Hiking boots
- Sunscreen
- Swim suite
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Beach towel
- Rain jacket
- Umbrella
- Comfortable and casual changes of clothes for the free time in town
DESCRIPTION OF THE HIKE
This is a challenging excursion, with an “expert’ difficulty degree (E/EE CAI). Some hiking paths involve very steep sections and are not walkable without hiking boots. While some paths are paved, others are not. Many paths have sections that go both uphill and downhill. All trails are very well-marked and diverse.
LEVEL OF THE HIKE: Strenuous
is an example of one of the hikes that will take place. Throughout the duration of the weekend, multiple hikes of similar intensity will take place, depending on the weather conditions.
Please see the JCU Athletics blog for additional information on possible hikes.
Corniglia-Vernazza
- Elevation Gain: 236 m (about 774,28 ft)
- Max elevation: 224 m (about 734,91 ft)
- Min elevation: 17 m (about 55,7743 ft)
- Type of path: linear
- Path length: 4.51 km (about 2,8024 mi)
- Hiking duration: 1.5 hours
- Level: Moderately Strenuous hike will be challenging for an unconditioned person. The terrain will involve a steady and often steep incline
For further technical information about the hike, visit this WIkiloc page: https://it.wikiloc.com/percorsi-escursionismo/vernazza-corniglia-73162162
According to the policy of the Natural Park of Cinque Terre, visitors MUST WEAR HIKING BOOTS AND PROPER CLOTHING FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES along the paths. Hiking boots will be available for rent at no extra charge.
Minimum Number of Participants Required: 18
Maximum Number of Participants:
21
*For more information email [email protected]
**Please be reminded that, as stated in the terms and conditions, all activities and trips are not refundable after the withdrawal date.
***Per JCU policy, all school sponsored activities and trips are alcohol free
****Please check if there are any conflicts with other trips or activities before signing up.