How many steps does the Scalinata Lardarina in Corniglia have?

For tourists and curious visitors who decide to spend a day in Liguria, exploring the Cinque Terre, one of the itineraries not to be missed is the Scalinata Lardarina in Corniglia.

Let’s take a look at what this famous staircase looks like, where it is and how to get there.

The Scalinata Lardarina in Corniglia: how many steps are there?

This long red brick staircase connects Corniglia’s railway station and the coast with the town’s historic centre, and has 33 flights of stairs and 382 steps. It is the only pedestrian access to the village. The steps are low and wide, and the presence of benches along the way means that the route is not too challenging.

Moreover, from the Scalinata Lardarina it is possible to admire the evocative panorama that opens onto the sea and the hills.

Where is the Lardarina Staircase?

As mentioned above, the staircase is located in Corniglia, an ancient village on the eastern Ligurian Riviera, and a hamlet of the municipality of Vernazza, in the province of La Spezia.

Corniglia is located in the centre of the Cinque Terre, a unique area due to its naturalistic and landscape features, which since 1997, together with Portovenere, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Compared to the other villages of the Cinque Terre, Corniglia is the only one that is not situated directly on the sea, but on top of a 90-metre high promontory, which can be reached via this staircase.

The Lardarina Staircase: Here’s How to Get There

Here’s how to reach the Scalinata Lardarina:

• by train, get off at Corniglia station.
• by car, exit the A12 motorway at the Brugnato toll booth and continue along the main road towards the Cinque Terre: you will then reach the village and can climb the steps from the top;
  on foot, via a panoramic path that starts from Vernazza.

Article translated by Jasmina Towers

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