507 A (former no. 7) Vernazza - San Bernardino

• Departure: Vernazza
• Forward time:  2 hour/s 20 minutes
• Return time: 1 hour/s 30 minutes
• Difficulty Level: EE - For expert hikers
• Length: 1.44 km
• Difference in height: 588m
• Involved Municipalities: Vernazza

It is one of the important routes crossing the watershed Vara-Mare. Coming from Corniglia, the path branches off from Trail 592 ("Sentiero Verde Azzurro", i.e. Green Blue Path) about 250 m far from the village of Vernazza. The route quickly climbs the ridge with panoramic view of the sea, then it keeps going up through partly abandoned vineyards, along the edge of a steep scarp, until it reaches a private road. Turn right and go on to Sella di Comenecco; there, cross the asphalted road (Provincial Road Corniglia) and go up to the hamlet of San Bernardino.

Points of Interest:

• Localities crossed: Vernazza, San Bernardino, Fornacchi, Cigoletta 
• Plants: Cultivated fields, pinewood of maritime pines, wood of chestnut trees, wood of holm oaks 
• Architectural, historical and artistic Beauties: Sanctuary Nostra Signora delle Grazie
  
• Services and shops: Vernazza
• Points of water: 1 in San Bernardino next to the church 

More information at mappe.parconazionale5terre.it:

• Detailed description
• Photos of the path
• Altimetry profile
• Interactive map