Corniglia - Vernazza

The section of trail between Corniglia and Vernazza was by far the best. It climbed out of the town on the hillside high above the water passing through vineyards, olive trees and other lush vegetation. The cinque terre are cultivated by farmers who have created stone terraces in the steep hillsides. The landscape is very interesting because it has been significantly shaped by human hands, yet it retains a natural beauty. This section of trail is also the most rugged and it took a while to reach Vernazza. The trail was still largely empty at this point.