Hidden Gems Geo Trek Loop

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Cinque Terre, IT

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7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Join us for the "Hidden Gems Geo Trek Loop," a unique 6-7 hour trekking experience led by Eleonora, an experienced Geologist-Geophysicist and Environmental Guide. This trek offers a blend of personal passion, local culture, dynamic experiences, and detailed geological insights. We will explore geosites and cliff villages located between Cinque Terre National Park and Portovenere and Island Regional Park, including Schiara di Tramonti, Monesteroli, and Fossola. You'll have the opportunity to swim in clear crystal waters far from the crowds and visit a vineyard near Riomaggiore with breathtaking views. Discover the hidden gems of the 5 Terre and La Spezia with an expert guide who knows these trails intimately.

What's Included

Carbonated beverages
Geosites Visit
Visit to a historical vineyard
Insurance
Geological and historical classes of the area

Private transportation
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our trek begins at 9:00 AM at the Litoranea di Monesteroli Bus Station. Your guide will wear a green T-shirt. If you don't have transportation, there are two bus options: from Riomaggiore, bus at Lavaccio at 8:45 AM, or from Piazza Chiodo in La Spezia at 8:35 AM. Both will arrive by 9:00.

End point

Our adventure will conclude at 4:35 PM in the beautiful vineyard Borgo dei Campi. For those returning to Riomaggiore, a bus departs from Borgo dei Campi at 4:43 PM. Travelers heading to La Spezia can catch a bus at 4:52 PM.

What To Expect

Monesteroli

We'll meet at the Litoranea di Monesteroli Bus Station, where I'll introduce our "Hidden Gems of 5 Lands" route and the geosites we'll explore. We'll embark on a loop trail starting from Fossola, heading towards Monte della Madonna, with a detour to Schiara di Tramonti. In the sea part of Schiara, you'll have the opportunity to swim in beautiful crystal-clear waters and admire the picturesque seaside village. After ascending back up the Schiara staircase, we'll have lunch at a picnic area at the trail's summit (please bring your own lunch!). We will continue our journey towards Monesteroli and reach the beginning of the famous UNESCO Monesteroli staircase, offering scenic views of the entire Tramonti coast and the Cinque Terre.

Località Fossola

Our path continuing in Fossola will then lead through panoramic terraced vineyards and limestone cliffs towards Borgo dei Campi.

Il Borgo di Campi

Depending on the group's fitness level, there will be a second opportunity to see the Piscine Naturali near Borgo dei Campi. We'll conclude our trail inside an ancient vineyard called "Vigna l’Eroica," which offers sweeping views. Surrounded by nature, we'll enjoy refreshments and discuss the day's insights, including the history of Cinque Terre, geosites, viticulture, and the relationship between geology and wine.