Visitors flock to this part of northwest Italy, chasing their own version of la dolce vita, the sweet life. And they come to hike.

While tourists will be restricted to walking in one direction ... to manage the increasing number of visitors to the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Last year, Riomaggiore alone ...

The best way to see Cinque Terre is by trekking the trails that cut paths through its quaint villages and breathtaking countryside. Remember to pack comfortable shoes and perhaps even a walking ...

Be prepared for some uphill walking, especially if you’re carrying luggage or traveling with strollers. The villages of Cinque Terre are known for their steep hills and narrow streets.

On Country Walkers’ private seven-day Cinque Terre circuit, families follow the ... says Country Walkers’ Tricia Dowhan. “So you can walk two miles [three kilometers] every day—or eight ...

Visitors like to hike Cinque Terre's leafy crags; Via dell'Amour is a popular (and well-paved!) walk that connects Manarola with Riomaggiore. The trail with the best ocean views is from Vernazza ...

EXCLUSIVE: For me, travelling in March is all about visiting the places that see the most crowds in the summer.