Hidden Gems Geo Trek: Explore Cinque Terre Geosites

Explore hidden gems of Cinque Terre with an expert guide. Trek, swim, and visit vineyards on this unique 6-7 hour adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Geosites Visit
  • Visit to a historical vineyard
  • Insurance
  • Geological and historical classes of the area
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
Additional Information

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…

Location
Litoranea Monesteroli
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Christene_m
Dec 12, 2024
Delightful, exhilarating tour! - What an amazing day! The hike was informative, scenic, heart pumping, and immersive. The wine in their up and coming winery afterwards was sublime- after, we continued on the evening with an incredible dinner at another local “hidden gem”. Overall, it was a day to remember!
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Maggie_w
Nov 15, 2024
Best way to spend our day in Cinque Terre! - My boyfriend and I had an amazing day geotrekking with Eli and Magic! The geotrek is an experience unlike anything else you will have in Cinque Terre. If you are looking for a unique excursion where you actually see the authentic areas of the park-this is it! Far away from any tourists or crowds. And the views are jaw-dropping! They are both so knowledgeable about the history & geology of the area and are so passionate about preserving it for the future. Be ready for some serious trekking (hiking)! But they are also very good at adjusting plans based on experience and/or preference! DEFINITELY make sure you have good hiking shoes & lots of water. Afterward we had a tour of their vineyard, enjoyed some wine, and tried sciacchetrà for the first time which was just the cherry on top! We didn’t get a chance to swim-it was a little too chilly but maybe next time 😉 We are so happy we did this trek and even happier we met Eli and Magic!
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Pricem67
Nov 10, 2024
Perfect day with a perfect guide - If you want a day hiking with a local who knows the trails, the history, the flora, fauna and the geology of the area then this is the tour you absolutely must take. The five towns of Cinque Terre have become extremely popular but on this off the beaten tour through the National Park, we saw maybe 15-20 people all day. Plus we hiked through so much stunning scenery. Elenonra, a trained Geologist and Guide has the perfect blend of passion for both hiking and the special geology in the area. We ended the day at Elenonra and Majic's (who joined us) casita and vineyard where we shared a bottle of wine and had some wonderful conversations, while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Genoa. This was a perfect day and truly one of the best things I did on a 45 day vacation through Europe.
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Michael_p
Nov 4, 2024
A perfect day with a perfect guide. - If you want a day hiking with a local who knows the trails, the history, the flora, fauna and the geology of the area then this is the tour you absolutely must take. The five towns of Cinque Terre have become extremely popular but on this off the beaten tour through the National Park, we saw maybe 15-20 people all day. Plus we hiled through so much stunning scenery. Elenonra, a trained Geologist and Guide has the perfect blend of passion for both hiking and the special geology in the area. We ended the day at Elenonra and Majic’s(who joined us) casita and vineyard where we shared a bottle of wine and had some wonderful conversations while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Genoa. This was a perfect day and truly one of the best things I did on a 45 day vacation through Europe.
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Rongilo
Sep 26, 2024
The best activity we had at our current trip - Eli & Magic are truly a MAGIC! They both offered us a deep insite to the history, culture and environment of the unique small very hilly terrain of Cinque Terra. The endless stairs scroll around historical vineyards, small groups of ancient houses and all at beauty of cliffs reaching down into the Mediterranean sea, Medium level walking ability suggested. Thank you both for an unforgettable full day
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Turnipforwha
Sep 15, 2024
Best day ever! - We did the hidden gems trek on our honeymoon and it was hands down the best thing we did in Italy! Our guide was fantastic and so knowledgeable and passionate about the local area. She was also able to tailor make the hike for our physical needs. It was great not needing to navigate what seemed to me to be a complex trail system. The paths we did take were not busy or crowded at all either. I can't recommend this activity enough. Grazie!
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