Sant'Antonio del Mesco from Monterosso
A stepped climb from Monterosso to the Mesco headland, where the ruins of a medieval hermitage stand among the holm oaks, overlooking all of the Cinque Terre.
- Difficulty
- E Hiking
- Length
- 3.6 km
- Elevation gain
- +280 m / −280 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 hours round trip
- Route
- Out and back
- Altitude
- 9–299 m
- Season
- Spring Summer Autumn Winter
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The story
The hermitage of Sant'Antonio dates from the 11th century. From the terrace of the ruins you can see all five villages, as far as Portovenere and Palmaria.
Why go
Because in just over an hour it gives one of the most complete views of the Cinque Terre, away from the crowds on the Sentiero Azzurro.
Practical information
- Start
- Fegina beach, Monterosso (trail 590, then 591)
- Finish
- Ruins of the hermitage of Sant'Antonio del Mesco, about 310 m; back the same way
- Best time
- All year round, avoiding the hottest hours in summer
- Parking
- Limited pay parking at Fegina.
- By public transport
- Train to Monterosso: the station is a few steps from Fegina.
- Water
- Only in Monterosso.
- Shade
- Holm-oak and pine woods, with sunny stretches.
- Huts and refreshments
- None: cafés and restaurants in Monterosso.
- With children
- Yes, with kids used to steps: 300 metres of climbing on stairs.
Weather at the start
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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What to see on the route and nearby
After the hike, into the water
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